A friend had his eu3000 stolen during hurricane Irma, what a painful loss. I'm heading to a college tailgate next weekend and was going to bring the Honda. Made me wonder, what is the best way to secure the gen? At some point, I can turn it off and let it cool down so I can pack in the SUV but there will be times when it is running and I am temporarily away and don't want to worry about whether it is being stolen. It is an older unit , 2004. Attaching a cable to the handle seems the only logical option but a plastic handle isn't very secure.

I always use a very heavy chain and large lock. At least to steal it demands heavy cutting equipment.

SIL made an inbed frame that my genny sat in with a heavy steel strap over the top secured with two padlocks. Never had a worry.

I carry a long dog stainless steel cable and padlock.

Claymore Mine would be my choice.Be aware it must be directed away from camper:B

Put a cable thru the handle. Yes it is plastic, but it would require power tools to cut the handle. Such tools can cut metal just as easy.Any security measure can be defeated. It just makes it harder for a thief. The worries about handle cutting of the Hondas are WAY overblown.I have NEVER seen a Honda that has had it's handle cut. I think the reason is that doing this permanently tells the world that it was stolen.Most thieves want to avoid that situation.

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Kevinwa
Explorer
Oct 12, 2017
Honda actually at one point made a security handle for this gen. It was a steel cover or liner for the handle, don’t remember which. Not sure if they still make it or if any of your local dealers have stock. Was like $20
Huntindog
Explorer
Oct 12, 2017
Put a cable thru the handle. Yes it is plastic, but it would require power tools to cut the handle. Such tools can cut metal just as easy.

Any security measure can be defeated. It just makes it harder for a thief. The worries about handle cutting of the Hondas are WAY overblown.

I have NEVER seen a Honda that has had it's handle cut.
I think the reason is that doing this permanently tells the world that it was stolen.

Most thieves want to avoid that situation.
images
Explorer
Oct 12, 2017
Claymore Mine would be my choice.
Be aware it must be directed away from camper:B
enblethen
Nomad
Oct 12, 2017
I carry a long dog stainless steel cable and padlock.
donn0128
Explorer II
Oct 11, 2017
SIL made an inbed frame that my genny sat in with a heavy steel strap over the top secured with two padlocks. Never had a worry.
Pauljdav
Explorer
Oct 11, 2017
I always use a very heavy chain and large lock. At least to steal it demands heavy cutting equipment.

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