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    Posted: 04 May 2017 at 7:35pm
Sounds good. That's where I keep my fishing cart on our Cape Hatteras stay!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 May 2017 at 5:59pm
Let me check, I have had them awhile, they are solar powered - no batteries and have an on/offswitch, so you don't have to have them on. I think I bought them off eBay. Set of 4. Single screw mount. I put two on the slider side, because the slider is a block and one on the door side up front, because I put my fishing stuff near the tongue.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 May 2017 at 5:14pm
Hey Mike, did you get a certain brand. I like the idea of the extra protection.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 May 2017 at 5:08pm
Hey Leo B,

I have three on Pod so can select where I want motion activated light, they work well. They are solar powered and common on line. Had positive comments from friendlies about walking up to camper and being startled by light. I don't want anybody picking my stuff up and have had experience with folks walking thru my campsite.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 May 2017 at 3:31pm
LOL Thinking of adding some motion lights also!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 May 2017 at 7:20am
Originally posted by jimandclare

I changed all of the storage compartment locks to match the door key.  One less key to worry about.  Easy mod to make.  Note that the company does not offer a replacement lock for the outside shower because it is so small/short.  The link to RV Locks and More is below:


I replaced all my 751 locks with cam barrels using the same key that opens the door.  Very convenient to only have to use one key.  I also put cable locks around spare tire (has prevented one theft) and propane tanks and added hitch locks.  More importantly, I mounted a security box inside my RP178 under the dinette, with bolts that go through the floor.  If we need to leave something truly valuable like a purse or a laptop, it goes in there.  The box I bought is available at:

https://www.tuffyproducts.com/p-256-laptop-computer-security-lockbox.aspx

I agree with other comments that stuff like lawn chairs aren't too expensive to replace, but:
-- there's a lot of inconvenience.  It took trips to three RV stores to replace the spare tire cover that got thrown away by the thieves that wanted to steal the spare tire.
-- I know I and my wife would feel a sense of violation if someone rifled through our stuff.  We will feel better if we at least did some minimum security improvements.

I still need to add the motion detector LED lights, if only so I don't trip at night returning from the bathhouse!LOL

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 May 2017 at 3:51pm
I put in a 4-digit combination lock with a circular key override. If someone wants to try 10,000 combinations, have at it.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Apr 2017 at 6:43pm
Always need to be prepared Approve
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Apr 2017 at 6:20pm
I have 3 solar powered security lights on the POD, motion activated. Inexpensive, you come near the camper at night a light comes on, I'm respectful of fellow campers. They don't light if you are 20' away. I also have my TN provided concealed carry decal applied, just a heads up. Where I live in rural TN we have a lot of meth issues, you have to be secure with your property and possessions, these folks are like the walking dead.
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