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Originally Posted by JeratBP
I need to lock the awning to the brackets / vehicle.
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There's not an easy solution out there, you're going to have to be creative and even then it won't fully fix the issue. If it can be installed with hand tools then it can be removed with hand tools and nothing will stop a determined thief who is properly equipped. The design of awning mounts doesn't lend itself to easily being locked on, there will always be a weak point. If you lock it to the brackets, then they'll just use a socket to remove the brackets. If you lock it to the side rail then they can just use a socket to remove the side rail (or just saw it off). There will never be a fool proof system, you're better off removing the awning completely from the brackets when you're not using it and put it on for trips if you are that worried about it being stolen.
All you can do is make it more difficult, use torx instead of allen, phillips, or flathead...maybe do some tamper resistant nuts or something as well