Generator Camp Security

In a busy campground I have felt it isn't much of an issue. I take my honda and put it in the front storage, but anyone with a key can get in. I guess I feel there is enough people around that anyone would notice someone that isn't supposed to be there. When we boondock, typically away from anyone else, I lock it up. I guess I feel anyone who would steel it didn't come there to steel so wouldn't have a grinder or the right tools. So far "knock on wood" nothing has walked away. But I have talked to many whose bikes have disappeared.

midnightsadie wrote:
only sure thing is a pit bull changed real close.

My Jackson would let you have the whole camper for a bone and belly rub. A real sweet heart and very good boy, but no watch dog.

only sure thing is a pit bull changed real close.

With Battery Grinders, you can cut through a Lock, Chain, or Cable in seconds.

The older I get the more concerned I seem to be about this kind of stuff. We have camped a ton at all kinds of places and never had any issues. I usually hide the generator behind the camper but it would take less than a minute to walk in and take it. I think the alarm would scare away most would be thief’s and maybe draw the attention of the neighbors to take a look and see what’s going on and possibly get a license plate.

We use a good heavy duty cable and lock, but I also use a Lock Alarm I've seen the lock alarm moved a couple times, like they were checking it out. But never had anything stolen with it.

We have the generator cabled to the truck but if we leave, the generator gets put away.

Locks keep honest people honest but give them 2-3hours and it's not hard to cut off a steel cable.

IMO, leaving ANYTHING of high value which is easily transportable, visible, . . . is just too tempting to those in need. My thoughts are, . . . . out of sight, . . . . out of mind. Thieve's know that the RV communities are a transient bunch, and, there's a good chance your current neighbors don't know you. Do you know them? Probably not. (at least, not very well) Opportunity abounds.

Chum lee