Battery Security

**masterdrago** · 07-28-2022, 09:58 AM

I like the idea of the metal band lock as it encourages the would-be thief to move on rather than linger and make a lot of noise. Noise around my area generally produces a green laser dot dancing around someones head.

**Butcher** · 07-28-2022, 11:34 AM

Yeah, it could but I've seen what a determined thief can do.

In my neck of the woods, you probably would be sent to jail if you pointed a 'laser' at someone and the thief would sue you.

**masterdrago** · 07-28-2022, 12:41 PM

In my neck of the woods, the break their neck hauling azz. Has only happened one time.

**Butcher** · 07-28-2022, 07:35 PM

I probably should move to an area that respected peoples property, but it's probably a bit late now.

**treichelt** · 07-30-2022, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by masterdrago

Has anyone considered ideas for securing the battery/cover. When I took a look Saturday at the battery and box bolted to the frame, I noticed how quickly one could cut the strap and cables to make off with the battery. Doubt that they would get past the security at the house but a knife and wire cutters and about 15 seconds and poof. Anyone use some way to make it more difficult? Chain? Cable? Etc?

That was my worry when i switched to lithium battery and rerouted the cables to under our bed and placed the battery there. obviously i wouldn't do that with regulal batteries. used the battery boxes to keep the sewer connections in it now.
never thought about the propane bottles, thanks for that reminder.

Ted

**Second Chance** · 07-31-2022, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by masterdrago

Thanks Mjlebsa and Wileykid. I went for that one as seems simple yet fairly durable.

@masterdrago -

1) If you use "Reply With Quote" (to the right of "Reply") as I have here, folks will know to whom you are responding and that person will get a notification.

2) You can also tag folks using the "@" symbol and their user name (as I have done yours) - they'll also get a notification that way.

Rob

**M&Lcamping** · 07-31-2022, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by huntr70

Some people run a chain and padlock around the frame and battery box. Some also chain up their LP tanks.

We use the webbed straps with metal clasps that are pinched to the metal framing underneath, then have two, 1/2 inch braded and shielded cables with two keyed 1/2-inch shanked locks around the boxes and through the battery shelf frame. But, with today's portable grinders and saws - if they want the batteries, they can get to them. Hopefully they won’t want to deal with it and move on. Once we go lithium, the battery goes inside.