Just Recieved New EMS

[PackerFan]

I just recieved my new Portable EMS unit from Camping World. I picked up the Progressive - EMS-PT50C, Portable 50 Amp unit. Thanks everyone for the tips and ideas I picked up here at MOC.

Question is: How do I secure this thing so no one tries to steal it? I know it has a metal strap on it for securing it, but how would I attach that to anything like a pedistal post or whatever? The strap does seem a bit weak. These things aren't cheap and I sure don't want it to walk off!

Thanks ahead of time, Scott

[oldelmer1]

Get a good size chain and a padlock. Wrap the chain around the power post and put the pad lock through both ends of the chain and the metal tab on the EMS.

[pineranch]

What he said about the chain X2.
Mike

[PackerFan]

I understand if the electric hook-up is on a tall pole that a chain would work. But many times the parks we have stayed at did not have their electric hook-up box on a pole, it was a short 3 to 5 foot high post or pedestal set-up just like in the picture above in OLDELMER1's signature. A chain around them would not work to well as you would only have to lift the chain up over the pedestal.

Just wondering how you all handle those situations & if you came up with some Amazing idea that MOC'ers are famous for!

[Hooker]

I wrapped a chain around the entire thing, stalk and all, secured it with a pad lock, then covered it all with an old tire cover. If asked, I said I do that to keep the rain out. With it covered, you can't tell there is an EMS there, looks like a regular power stalk that happens to be covered.

[DQDick]

I just put the chain around tight enough that it can't be lifted up over the power box. Basically, if someone wants to steal it they will come prepared with a set of bolt cutters and it won't matter. If you make it hard to get off they'll usually steal someone else's where they can just grab and run.

[oldelmer1]

quote:Originally posted by PackerFan

I understand if the electric hook-up is on a tall pole that a chain would work. But many times the parks we have stayed at did not have their electric hook-up box on a pole, it was a short 3 to 5 foot high post or pedestal set-up just like in the picture above in OLDELMER1's signature. A chain around them would not work to well as you would only have to lift the chain up over the pedestal.

Just wondering how you all handle those situations & if you came up with some Amazing idea that MOC'ers are famous for!

Scott,

Most power posts have a cover with metal sides for the cover to close on, I try to put the chain below this metal cover.

I guess just try your best, the chain will make someone struggle a little trying to get it off, so maybe they will just leave it alone and move on.

Also, I put black electrical tape over the display, just to keep curious people from wondering over at night to see whats flashing red.

[mhs4771]

I actually found a large padlock that would fit around the cable on the EMS and still had room for a link of 3/8" Log Chain, so I just wrap the post and add a second lock to secure the end of the chain to it's self. If someone is going to steal it, I'll make them work for it.

[richfaa]

6 years on the road with the PT 50C.Do not secure it in any way just hang it off the power pole. If it is raining or very wet will put a trash bag over it..
We have yet to read of one being taken.I think ours came with a device to secure it but have no idea where it might be.

[sgtpp214]

I simply close the metal cover on the outlet box and put a Master Lock throught the holes on the side. Can't be opened so should be safe. Saves the need for chain.

[PackerFan]

Thanks for the ideas. Think I will try using a couple of bicycle chains or cables and wrap it around the rear stabilizers. Just have to be a little innovative I guess.

[Champ_49]

Have had one for 2 yrs. Locked it the very first CG and since then never have locked it or covered it. Not a problem so far. To much hassle to lock it as every hookup is different. Guess I am just to trusting.

Dave