[Jim W]

Dave,
Do yourself a favor and buy a good compass. I did that helps a lot, I removed the compass from the MP1 and it is the electrical box.
Buy two matching lock sets and either chain or a steel cable. I have made several cables locks for our bikes when we travel. Buy bulk cable and some cable clamps with thimbles. I use three clamps per side with the wire rope wrapped around the thimble. You can make anywhere from 6' to 20' long cables. You then can run the cable through the handle and opening of the tripod, locking them together then lock the other end around the camper or a tree if you want.
Jim W.