Protecting our 2 new generators
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Topic: Protecting our 2 new generators
Posted By: Podstress
Subject: Protecting our 2 new generators
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2017 at 8:07pm
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Hope I am typing in correct place. We just purchased 2 Yamaha 2000 watt inverter generators with parallel cord. We were told to protect them from being stolen with a cable. Can anyone recommend a cable long enough and strong enough for us? Brand and possibly where to purchase. Thank You ------------- sagebrush jungle dweller |
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Posted By: spydie
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2017 at 11:08pm
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I have been researching that also. The bike "cables" and chains are the locks that are cut the most often. The "U" locks are the safest (the thicker the better). My Firman Gen has a plastic handle so putting a U-Lock through it wouldn't offer much protection from a thief with a hacksaw so I made a metal angle-iron cover of the handle and I secure it with a U-lock in my pickup bed. It's the best you can do and nothing is secure. It all depends on how badly the thief wants it. Just make it as difficult as you reasonably can. Locks made out of 1/2" or more rod are the safest because most bolt cutters won't open far enough to cut them unless they are carrying around the 4' model of bolt cutter, and most thieves carry the 2' models because they are easy to conceal. ------------- 2018 R-pod 176 2017 RAM 1500 5.7L Hemi 
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Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 7:26am
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Home Depot has some options. I'm sure Amazon does too. I like to run the cable around the frame or through a wheel and then through the generator(s). TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 8:05am
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Lowes too. Plus 1 to Spydie, you can deter theft, not prevent it, make it difficult for a thief. I have used bicycle locks in past, that's why my bicycle was stolen. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Podstress
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 9:23am
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thanks-exactly what I asked for. ------------- sagebrush jungle dweller |
Posted By: Podstress
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 9:24am
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thanks-helpful ------------- sagebrush jungle dweller |
Posted By: Podstress
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 9:25am
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thanks, I appreciate ------------- sagebrush jungle dweller |
Posted By: moseyman
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 12:05pm
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What about the Masterlock Python Cable-lock series of locks.
Has anyone tried one to secure your gennie? ------------- Moseyman & Miss Izzy '06 Toyota Tacoma Double cab v6 '17 RPOD 180 'Serenity' |
Posted By: spydie
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 12:17pm
That's just a very cheap, inexpensive, small diameter cable that can be cut with the smallest bolt cutter. Really? An $18 cable securing your $500-$1500 generator? (they run about $18-$50 but are only a 3/8" cable.) way too small to secure anything. I'm not talking about securing from dedicated thieves. Nothing is impossible to steal. I'm talking about securing from everybody that has the small 24" bolt cutters that all bike thieves use. The Python looks no different from any other bike cable available at Walmart. But it would be better than a rope! LOL ------------- 2018 R-pod 176 2017 RAM 1500 5.7L Hemi
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Posted By: Our pod
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 7:29pm
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A 4.5 inch battery-powered grinder can defeat most locks and cables. ------------- Life is good. |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 7:31pm
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I guess I've been lucky. I've never had anything stolen from a campsite in about 60 years. Knock on wood. I'm certainly not saying it doesn't happen. I lock up my generator with, I think it's a 5/16" cable, a Master Python, $15.22 on Amazon right now, and don't worry about it. I don't think it's totally secure with that but to my mind, there's a certain point beyond which worrying isn't productive, it's just stressful. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 10:19pm
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I use the python to secure my progressive portable ems to the pedestal. I figure the best you can do is deter the opportunist thief and have them move onto the next guy with nothing. Sad, but true. ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: bigbearcraig
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 10:27pm
| I leave my generator in the bed of my truck which has a lockable cover. Like mentioned above, a battery powered angle grinder will cut through most locks or cables with ease. |