Securing Batteries |
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w.o.y
Newbie Joined: 26 May 2018 Location: Creston BC, Ca Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
Topic: Securing Batteries Posted: 27 Mar 2019 at 7:10pm |
I am going to be storing my R-Pod where it might not be secure against battery theft .I have dual batteries behind the propane tank . Open for suggestions on how to lock them down without having to remove them every time .
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Happy Camper
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Awchief
Groupie Joined: 04 May 2018 Location: Biloxi, MS Online Status: Offline Posts: 83 |
Posted: 27 Mar 2019 at 7:29pm |
Lockable steel box to delay the amateurs. If someone really wants your batteries they are gone.
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Michael
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w.o.y
Newbie Joined: 26 May 2018 Location: Creston BC, Ca Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
Posted: 27 Mar 2019 at 9:33pm |
Thanks . I am looking for a source and price for the right size box . Amazon doesn't seem to have one to fit R-Pod
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Happy Camper
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Billy Bob
Senior Member Joined: 11 Jun 2018 Location: Boulder City, N Online Status: Offline Posts: 103 |
Posted: 27 Mar 2019 at 9:50pm |
I got a trailer tongue box from harbor freight reasonable....use self tapping screws to mount it, put batteries in, close lid and lock. fits nicely behind the propane tanks.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289 |
Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 8:48am |
Or, if you have them in standard plastic boxes, consider making a lockdown mechanism like the one I made for our 179. I think it would be enough to convince a potential battery thief to look elsewhere for easier pickings. You can see both version 1 and version 2 (the better one in my opinion since it is easier for me to unlock and get to the batteries) in my mods (see link in signature).
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Jholler
Groupie Joined: 13 Jul 2018 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 99 |
Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 9:18am |
My pod came to me used with a regular truck toolbox mounted behind twin tanks. Fits great!
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w.o.y
Newbie Joined: 26 May 2018 Location: Creston BC, Ca Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 9:32am |
Thanks and I found that amazon.com does have a variety of them .I was previously using the wrong search words .
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Happy Camper
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w.o.y
Newbie Joined: 26 May 2018 Location: Creston BC, Ca Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
Posted: 02 Apr 2019 at 4:49pm |
Thanks for the replies guys . . being as cheap as I am I have made this up for securing my batteries. Sure it is just a deterrent and the chain could be cut but hopefully they would move on for easier pickings .
It is a 2 x 8 with notches in the centre of each side and cleats into the lower parts of the battery lids so the 2 x 8 cannot be pulled out sideways and it can't be lifted without either cutting the chain or undoing the lock on the mini chain binder . |
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Happy Camper
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lostagain
Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2587 |
Posted: 02 Apr 2019 at 6:25pm |
And you have a nice shelf to set things while you're hooking up your trailer. Just don't forget to put them away before you leave. I know, I speak from sad experience.
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