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    Posted: 22 Jan 2010 at 3:48pm
 Last week I added 2 Interstate Type 24 batteries and decided I needed a way to secure them to the pod. I used to do alot of tree stand hunting and have the chains and turn buckles I used to secure the tree stands to a trees. Also at the same time I added a chain to the propane tank. I used 4 keyed  alike locks to secure all items. Already used a pad lock to secure the coupler.
 Battery Locks
 Propane tank
Couple lock
 I once had an outboard motor stolen off my boat in the side yard and every since then I'm really security concious.
  Tom
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jan 2010 at 5:24pm
Good idea.  It's sad, but it doesn't seem as though we are safe anywhere.  Have you had the problem of water collecting in the battery boxes?  I did and drilled holes in the bottom for drainage.
 
Hope to see you "out there"
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Posts: 50 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jan 2010 at 6:18pm
 David; Yes I drilled drain holes in the bottom of the battery boxes. I think this rainy season I might put duck tape over the vents when not using the pod and remove the duck tape when I go camping. We get lots of rain from May thru Sept..
 Tom
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Posts: 663 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jan 2010 at 12:14am
Good idea.  To many 5 finger discount shoppers out there.  I think your security chains would be helpful in the "mods" thread.  

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Posts: 235 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jan 2010 at 2:09am
What size LP tank is that? It looks taller than the one that came with the Pod (or is that just the camera angle)?
John and Linda
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Posts: 50 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jan 2010 at 5:06am
 Keen eyes there Tusten Traveler. This is a 30 pound tank. Same size in diameter as a 20 pound lp tank.
  Tom 
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Posts: 315 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jan 2010 at 11:16am
How many trips have you taken since you put on the chains?  I was wondering how much wear
you might be getting between steel and plastic...and if you have noticed any wear on the LP tank.
Battery boxes are pretty cheap to replace...but I would hate to have any wear on the steel
of the tank?  I can pick up chain that has a poly coating or a poly tube that would probably stop
any wear between the chain and the tank (or would that be 'belt and suspenders'?).
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Posts: 50 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jan 2010 at 7:01pm
 Tidalwave
 I haven't taken any trips yet; but the chains  must be working because they are still here. Thanks for the offer of the vinyl coated chains; PM me and I'll give you my address to send the vinyl coated chains to.
 Tom
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Posts: 33 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jan 2010 at 10:47pm
Nice!  I think the 2 battery is on the list (ted's list...he's the tech guru and I am the tv/internet geek/decorator/cook....If its not on my list, it ends up on teds....LOL)
 
I like the tall propane tank! 
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Posts: 13 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 Jan 2010 at 2:41am
Believe me, its not that I'm qualified for "Tech Guru", its been thrust upon me !! Star
 
The 30lb LP tank looks impressive !! Same foot-print, more LP.
I believe that 2-20lb tank Mod is in our future.
The 2 battery Mod is also on the list. Keeping on eye on hitch/tongue weight too.
We're considering have the local Dealer handle both.
 
Hopefully somewhere in this process "security" issues will be considered.
 
Great Pics !!! Thanks for sharing ....
 
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