Generators stolen --- UPDATE pg 4
Well, it finally happened. We're in Quartzsite, boondocking on BLM land and our two Honda generators were taken between 10 pm and 8 00am this morning. We had heavy duty vinyl covered cables, but that ...
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CavemanCharlie wrote:MrWizard wrote:
If you buy the great chain, you have too buy an equally great lock to go with it, no sense in putting a cheap lock on high price chain, the thieves will cut the the cheap lock
Thanks for posting the links
I was thinking the same thing when it comes to cables. Even if you buy a good cable then lock it with a standard padlock they will just cut the padlock. You need to somehow put a piece of pipe around the padlock to keep a bolt cutters from getting to it. On a gate this is easy but, I don't know how you would do this on a chain or cable.
Chains cables and locks are great however thieves have been known to cut the handles. You may want to add theft deterrent brackets to your list.
The lightweight, portability of the Honda 2000 is a big liability when in comes to theft.
In short they are hard to secure. Out of site out of mind is simply the best solution vs. leaving them exposed to devious eyes.
Cables and chains can be easily defeated with cordless tools.
Honda 2000 theft deterrent bracket
