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    Posted: 23 Apr 2014 at 7:59am
Definitely needs 2 people to move that Honda; I can move the Yamaha by myself.  I'm still trying to figure out how to secure a lock to the frame w/o inflicting too much damage to the body.  It was easy on the Yamaha since the main frame extends out to the handles. 
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I secured my EU3000 to a hitch hauler when I had a big slide in truck camper by drilling a hole through the bottom sheet metal.  A bolt then threaded into a nut inside the generator, accessed by opening the side door.  The nut would spin if someone saw the bolt through the bottom and tried to remove it...without opening the door one couldn't access the nut to put a wrench on it....
When the generator was mounted on the hitch haul and it was slid into the receiver on the truck, which was locked via a 5/8" pin lock, the door couldn't be opened.
I used to set the whole thing on and off the truck receiver at home using a hoist since it was all way to heavy to pick up.
IIRC I still had a steel security cable wrapped around the whole thing for extra security.   I also repainted the red parts of the generator the same color as the end caps so it didn't scream HONDA GENERATOR come steal me!
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Posts: 1002 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Apr 2014 at 5:34pm
I know some members don't agree with my box on the back of my pod, but I sure don't worry about somebody stealing my Honda.

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Very true, no worries with that enclosure!
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I've been busy making some mods to accomodate the new Honda.  First up, I had to extend the vertical walls of the enclosure (see pics, first post) by 4 inches all around.  The new genset fits fine in the other 2 dimensions.  The cleanest move would have been to completely tear it apart and cut all new, but it was easier to just scab on extensions.  That saved me from removing and reinstalling almost all of the hardware.  To be clear, this enclosure is mostly to keep the rain and road debris off, not for security, although when it is all closed it will help with "out of sight, out of mind".
 
Second, I finally figured out how to attach my security chains to the EU3000is w/o tearing it up.  Thought I would post this info for anyone else with the same model.  I did not want to wrap the chains around the handles.  They are fairly thin, a hacksaw could get through them if that is all a thief had on-hand.  I also didn't want to cut holes into the sides if possible so this really limited my options.  I took the removable panels off the ends and opened the back so I could stare and think.  I finally realized if I unbolted the handles from the frame I could attach the chains to the handle mounting points.  I was able to use an existing hole on one side, but I had to drill a new hole on the other side (completely hidden so it still met my requirement) so the locks I used behind the panels would be out of the way when the covers were in place.  The chains are fed through the holes where the handles were.  Bonus, now there aren't any handles to help a thief carry it off.  I can revert it back to stock in about 15 minutes with two sockets and one crescent wrench.
 
Pics to come, we are camping one night this weekend and I'm taking this along since we won't have hookups.
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I finally got some pics of the upgraded box.  Since the increased height blocked more of the truck's grill I added scoops on either side which will collect air and redirect it into the lower half of the grill.  I will pick up the pod from the dealer tomorrow morning which will be a test run to see if it works.

I also got a shot showing the modifications to the genset, with the new security chains (one on each side).  The plug in the one outlet creates a neutral-ground bond when in use with the pod.  I built a platform with 4 casters to let me roll it around, no way I can carry this thing and now with the handles removed it is difficult even with 2 people.
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What material did you build that with? Would love to see more pics. 

Originally posted by marwayne

I know some members don't agree with my box on the back of my pod, but I sure don't worry about somebody stealing my Honda.

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Posts: 202 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Jul 2014 at 4:32pm
By the looks of the picture, your Pathfinder seems to be a bit low in the back. Ever considered a weight dist hitch?
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jul 2014 at 12:51am
Do you mean my Suburban?  Marwayne has a Silverado.  I do have a WDH, but it wasn't in place when I took the pic shown in my signature.  There is also a bit of an optical illusion because the pod is on a slight incline while the TV is level.
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I think I've seen the answer for this somewhere on the forum, but I can't find it now. What about mounting it on the back of the pod where the spare is now? Would that work, or is it too heavy? I've never bought a generator before, what will happen if you don't keep it covered? We really want to go dry camping at some of the national parks, but in the south you need AC at least part of the time! Thanks!
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