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    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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Lockable steel box to delay the amateurs. If someone really wants your batteries they are gone. 
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Originally posted by Awchief

Lockable steel box to delay the amateurs. If someone really wants your batteries they are gone. 
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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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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Posts: 6417 		Direct Link To This Post 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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My pod came to me used with a regular truck toolbox mounted behind twin tanks. Fits great!
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Posts: 21 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 9:32am
Originally posted by Jholler

My pod came to me used with a regular truck toolbox mounted behind twin tanks. Fits great!

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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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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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.  Unhappy
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