This would make it harder to cut the bolt heads off to steal the whole box.Īnother option with pretty good security is to use a contractors on-site job box. These metal boxes would be mounted to the trailer frames from the bottom of the frame using carriage bolts "ROUND HEADS" with the washers and nuts on the inside of the locked box. JAKE2200 - The Diamondplate SIDE MOUNT LOCKING TOOL BOX shown is from NORTHERN TOOL and dimensions are 48in.L x 12 1/4in.W x 12in.H The shipping weight is only 29 lbs. The cable is snug enough so as to make it very difficult to get the recessed cutter edge to the cable. It took the store employee some time to cut the grade 46 for me and he was using a power cutting tool.Įnd of dirt road, no signs in sight, sun going down: I am not lost, just getting ready to go camping. 33 is normal chain links and 70 is used for towing. If you go to Home Depot you will find that they have chain in three grades. Yes they can be cut, but the thief will have to work at it. It is harder to cut then normal cable.įor my battery boxes I use Grade 46 5/8" chain with a Boron/carbon Padlock. ![]() I use the braided cable to secure things in the bed of my Pickup. ![]() And for $19.99 even the poorest thief can afford a large pair if they can't find a pair to steal.įor a little extra they can get the 36" set.Įdited 08/14/12 11:43am by HappyTrails2U2 *Ģ010 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8315BSSĢ003 Chevy Silverado 1/2 Ton Extended Cab A pair of these will get most anything that's tied down. You are correct they don't carry many tools but mostly because they don't need to. My ASSumption is that most thiefs do not tote too many tools with them. Husky weight distributing hitch, friction anti-sway control, electronic brake controller 30' 2006 Pilgrim Interntional travel trailer, dry weight ~7k pounds, GVWR ~9k pounds Stock 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 MegaCab, 5.9L Cummins, Automatic, 2WD, Dually It's been there for 5 years and we've not had any theft problems. We store our unit at a fenced in storage facility along a popular yet not too traveled road. I know if someone really wanted them, they could easily use a set of small bolt cutters or even a pair of vice grips to open the s-hooks on the end. with another chain which goes around the handles on my propane bottles. I used two chains attaced to the battery supports on one end and locked together over the battery boxes. Must have been assembled at 4:30 on a Friday. RoyB and Terry, I wish I had the room for a locking box, but my battery case is right up against the cylinder covers and the trailer. It’s not a travel trailer but a camp trailer for the boon toolies! Terry, Hannah and Chen Ning (Wife's Not a Camper)Ģ005 Ford F350 FX4 Offroad Crew Cab Shortbed 6.0 Diesel 6 Speed Manualġ997 Fleetwood Mallard 24J "The Man Cave" You won't stop the theft if they really want it.ĭiamond plate locking utility box solves the problem. I use a master cable lock like the one shown. You bet - batteries and propane tanks are a big target around here for the POT-HEAD farms.Meth labs maybe, but pot farms? I was looking at a couple of these, any one use 'em? RETIRED DOAF/DON/DOD/CONTR RADIO TECH (42yrs) ![]() My Posts are IMHO based on my experiences - Words in CAPS does not mean I am shouting Venting for the batteries is done under the lip shown in the photo. This one shown is a 48-inch length model and will house four each GC2 6V batteries. The look great and you can size one for just about any BATTERY layout. The best method I have seen done is to use one of those diamodplate tool boxes that lock up and mount on the trailer tongue just in front of the trailer front wall. You bet - batteries and propane tanks are a big target around here for the METH labs. US Govt survey shows three out of four people make up 75% of the total population Sits right next to where I store my 9MM RugerĢ011 F-150 HD Ecoboost 3.5 V6. Of course I ALSO installed motion detectors around the trailer wired to an alarm in my bed room. The little nylon strap affords no protection against theft.Īfter have two 8 year old T 105s stolen last year, I now lock my safety chains over the top of the batteries when the trailer is in storage mode. RV.Net Open Roads Forum: Travel Trailers: Battery security Open Roads Forumĭoes any one lock there batteries down? Just invested in a set of GC batteries and do not want them growing legs.
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