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Old 03-16-2014, 07:34 PM   #1
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Shore Power Cable Lock

So our new rig has a twist lock 50 AMP power cable. At $400+ to replace is there anything out there that will help prevent it from walking away. I know if someone wants it bad enough they will have it. I just don't want to make it easy to steal.

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Old 03-16-2014, 07:46 PM   #2
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I had that plus a surge protector plus a 30 amp adapter I was worried might come up missing. I got a long length of 1/8" steel cable and fashioned a locking system using steel cable crimping blocks and small padlocks. A bolt cutter could probably defeat my system but I figured most thieves are opportunists and are looking to snatch and grab.

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Old 03-16-2014, 07:54 PM   #3
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So our new rig has a twist lock 50 AMP power cable. At $400+ to replace is there anything out there that will help prevent it from walking away. I know if someone wants it bad enough they will have it. I just don't want to make it easy to steal.

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Most if not all power post boxes at camp sites have a latch where you can put a pad lock. This locks the hinged door shut and the male end of the power cable can not be unpluged. Yes if they really want it they can cut the cable near the power post while it is energized
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Old 03-17-2014, 02:06 AM   #4
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Most if not all power post boxes at camp sites have a latch where you can put a pad lock. This locks the hinged door shut and the male end of the power cable can not be unpluged. Yes if they really want it they can cut the cable near the power post while it is energized
If you only want to secure the cable, this is the way to go. If you've a surge protector and/or adapter of some kind, you need to make something like mentioned earlier. There are a couple locking box-like thingies available, but I believe they're just plastic.
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Old 03-17-2014, 02:46 AM   #5
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I would recommend driving one of the trailer wheels over the cord. It would be difficult to take the cord without cutting it or moving the trailer.
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Old 03-17-2014, 06:19 AM   #6
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I would recommend driving one of the trailer wheels over the cord. It would be difficult to take the cord without cutting it or moving the trailer.
I would worry about mashing the wires inside the shroud at some point in time doing this. That is a lot of weight on the cord over a prolonged time.
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I would worry about mashing the wires I nside the shroud at some point in time doing this. That is a lot of weight on the cord over a prolonged time.
I suppose I would too, however I have never camped somewhere that I was concerned about my power cord walking away. If I was concerned, I would in a pinch wedge the cord under the closest tire.
I figure than if someone wanted the copper bad enough, they would just cut it anyway.
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Old 03-17-2014, 07:11 AM   #8
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While the thought of someone stealing a power cord is not very pleasant, the cost to replace it doesn't have to be as painful as $400.

Here are a few cheaper alternatives:

http://www.amazon.com/Conntek-1450SS...amp+power+cord

http://www.amazon.com/Foot-Power-Mar...amp+power+cord

http://www.amazon.com/Arcon-14250-Ge...amp+power+cord

Granted, even these "low cost replacements" aren't free, it doesn't have to cost $400 to walk into Camping World and ask for their most expensive replacement cable.....
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Old 03-17-2014, 05:44 PM   #9
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Locked Power Box & Cable

I can lock my power box to protect the portable surge protector and also lock the surge protector to the power cable.

The power cable is locked to the TV inside the front storage compartment where it is plugged into a second power transfer switch.

That's a lot of time spent to steal my power cord.

Maybe someone might catch the culprit?
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Old 03-18-2014, 06:09 AM   #10
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Jim Dow,

Do you have any details on the security box you show in your photo?
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Old 03-18-2014, 06:15 AM   #11
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Here's what I use for my $400 surge protector and cable. I have three of them to attach to campground electric post. Obviously a bolt cutter will defeat it...but your occasional low integrity piece of dung criminal won't bother....


http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-84...ds=Python+lock
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Old 03-19-2014, 07:20 PM   #12
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Power Cord Security Box

I purchased it at Camping World for about $15.

It's very hard plastic. It can be broken, but someone would work hard and make a lot of noise.
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Old 03-19-2014, 08:38 PM   #13
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My surge protector is hardwired and I have never worried about someone taking the power cable, I'm not going to start now.
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Old 03-19-2014, 09:00 PM   #14
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Here is an example of a universal lock hasp

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...ock-hasp/44333
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