Battery & Propane case

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   I've recently had several things stolen from my garage because I made it an easy target and left the side door unlocked.  Part of my response is to secure trailer a bit more....  
Is there anyone out there that other than getting something custom fabricated - that has found a good product that to either secure the propane tank and battery OR works as a cover/container for the propane tank and battery. 

I'm well aware anything is just going to be a deterrent... I just want something that won't make the items an easy target / will slow down people and make it seem like too much trouble worth dealing with.

My guess is I'll end up making something but if anybody has images / URL / product names etc something they are currently using and are satisfied with I'd appreciate suggestions.

Thanks

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WillG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 May 2016 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 22	Topic: Battery & Propane case Posted: 24 Jun 2018 at 12:48pm
	I've recently had several things stolen from my garage because I made it an easy target and left the side door unlocked. Part of my response is to secure trailer a bit more.... Is there anyone out there that other than getting something custom fabricated - that has found a good product that to either secure the propane tank and battery OR works as a cover/container for the propane tank and battery. I'm well aware anything is just going to be a deterrent... I just want something that won't make the items an easy target / will slow down people and make it seem like too much trouble worth dealing with. My guess is I'll end up making something but if anybody has images / URL / product names etc something they are currently using and are satisfied with I'd appreciate suggestions. Thanks
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StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288	Posted: 24 Jun 2018 at 2:10pm
	For the batteries, I made a custom lock-down bracket. It isn't foolproof, but it should slow down anyone who is looking for an easy target. I had made a different version previously, but it was too cumbersome to use. This version is much better when it comes time to remove and do maintenance on the batteries (dual 6V). As for the propane tank, I have not locked mine down. So far, we have not had any issues.
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WillG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 May 2016 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 22	Posted: 24 Jun 2018 at 2:18pm
	Thanks, that seems like a simple reasonable solution Is that a kill switch for battery when not in use? I wanted to add one of those also - I saw an earlier thread about instructions that had been posted by another member but search came up short so I was going to resort to YouTube..... Much appreciated.
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StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288	Posted: 24 Jun 2018 at 3:29pm
	Yes. It is for the times we have had to take it for repair and have not had shore power available to keep the batteries charged. It eliminates totally the parasitic draws of the CO/LP detector, refrigerator circuitry, etc. The disconnect switch was ordered from Amazon. It is waterproof so having it exposed to weather is not an issue. It is wired so that the negative terminal of the batteries connects to one terminal and the negative wire for the R-Pod connects to the other terminal. It is simple to install. I drilled a hole with a hole saw in the lid of one battery box and then four holes for the bolts. I just had to make sure that there was clearance for it above the battery (not above the posts or caps).
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lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2587	Posted: 24 Jun 2018 at 7:21pm
	We just ran a chain around each plastic battery box that is tight enough that it can't be easily slipped off the boxes. The bitter ends of the chain go around each box and on the way pass through the handles of the propane tank. Each end is padlocked with a fairly decent Master outdoor grade padlock. The only way to get the batteries out or the tank off is to cut the chain. It's far from thief proof, but it's makes it a hassle to take, thus at least keeping the lazy snatch and grab thieves at bay. The only bad thing is it's a little bit of a hassle to get at the batteries or change the propane tank.
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