Batteries Stolen...Now What?
Our 2 12 Volt batteries were stolen (off the tongue of our trailer which is parked next to our house) this week. I am very disappointed, but I need to move forward so I am trying to decide what to rep...
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Some folks on these forums have installed those metal cargo or tool boxes that are used in the back of pick-up trucks. They get a smaller version that comfortably fits across the tongue of their camper. They bolt them down from the inside of the box and install the batteries there, put in vent holes, and run the wiring into it. Then they can lock the lid. It's not 100% foolproof as a thief will still get anything they want. But it will cause them to take a few extra seconds to gain access inside the box and those few seconds of deterrent may be just enough that the thief may bypass your camper and select another ....
Oh no! Don't do that .... The next camper may be mine! :E
For replacement batteries, I only had to buy a battery for any of my campers only 1 time. I went to Batteries Plus and talked o them about my needs. Unfortunately, they did not have 5-6-7-8 years marine batteries any more. I was able to get a 2 year battery. It did fine for the remainder of the time we owned that camper.
Oh no! Don't do that .... The next camper may be mine! :E
For replacement batteries, I only had to buy a battery for any of my campers only 1 time. I went to Batteries Plus and talked o them about my needs. Unfortunately, they did not have 5-6-7-8 years marine batteries any more. I was able to get a 2 year battery. It did fine for the remainder of the time we owned that camper.
