Lock for generator

A bolt cutter can easily cut locks and cables. I keep my generator in the back of the TV and run a long cord from TT to it. Then I cover it up with a tarp so it is not visible locked in the back of my truck under a canopy.

K_and_I wrote:

2manytoyz wrote:
Though I have a different brand of generator, I lock mine in place when in use.

I'm using a Masterlock Python model. I drilled a hole through the frame plate since it was all too easy to remove on bolt to slip the lock off the handle.

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I use 2 of these Masterlock Pythons, wrapping around the generator on both sides, and going through a hole drilled in the rack it sits on. I found that Home Depot has these in 8' for a couple bucks more than Amazons 6' length, which was not long enough to go around my generator and rack.
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Yes, a determined thief can go through these, but there are 2, and will take some time. We did a 10 week trip to Alaska, and the gennie is still sitting on its rack.

Sounds like a plan. Based on 11 trips I've made to Alaska (9 full summers up there) that's about the last place I'd expect you to have that sort of a problem. Alaskans I've met (and there has been a bunch of them) would be more apt to go out of their way to help you than steal anything. The guy I knew who lost his generator was on the desert in -----------------wait for it---

Yep, California.

2manytoyz wrote:
Though I have a different brand of generator, I lock mine in place when in use.

I'm using a Masterlock Python model. I drilled a hole through the frame plate since it was all too easy to remove on bolt to slip the lock off the handle.

Affiliate link here: https://amzn.to/2BrbHsP

I use 2 of these Masterlock Pythons, wrapping around the generator on both sides, and going through a hole drilled in the rack it sits on. I found that Home Depot has these in 8' for a couple bucks more than Amazons 6' length, which was not long enough to go around my generator and rack.
Home Depot
Yes, a determined thief can go through these, but there are 2, and will take some time. We did a 10 week trip to Alaska, and the gennie is still sitting on its rack.

I have the Masterlock cable shown above but it probably just makes me feel better than really accomplishing anything against a determined thief. It will slow down the opportunistic person wanting something easy but won't stop anyone who really wants it. My plan that I am currently going with is "if it is running, I will be around. If I am not around, it will be hidden"

Yeah, a determined thief will have it if he wants it. We camped next to a guy who had his tied to his rig with a VERY LARGE grade 70 DOT transport chain and security lock and they cut it in just a few minutes and stole the genny. You may slow them down, but that's it.

A determined thief will get it no matter what, the chain and lock just keeps honest people honest. If they can't steal they may take a hammer to it so either way you lose. Tie it down to deter the quick grab and run types and keep your insurance current.

Get the biggest chain you can find and chain it to the frame of the camper. An angle grinder will quickly and quietly go through a cable lock in under a minute.

Though I have a different brand of generator, I lock mine in place when in use.

I'm using a Masterlock Python model. I drilled a hole through the frame plate since it was all too easy to remove on bolt to slip the lock off the handle.

Details here: http://2manytoyz.com/genlock.html



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I wish they had that lockdown plate for my Champ 3400! I've been patiently waiting.

I purchased a length of hardened chain that's over 1/2" thick and a big fat hardened lock to secure it. They say that bolt cutters can't cut the chain, but I'm sure with some time, a grinder will. It's a work out just lifting the chain. :)

My favorite generator lock is the LowPro LockDown lock. Don’t know if they have a baseplate for the Predator, though.

This thing is as good as it gets.