{"id":3992,"date":"2020-05-26T20:56:42","date_gmt":"2020-05-27T03:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/?p=3992"},"modified":"2021-03-16T14:13:51","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T21:13:51","slug":"secure-rv-generator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/secure-rv-generator\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Secure Your RV Generator for Travel and Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you\u2019re on the road or just running to the convenience store a few blocks from your campsite, you want to properly secure your RV\u2019s generator. Generators are sadly one of the most stolen items, fortunately, secure it is easier than you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can secure your RV generator using chains, cables, and alarms to help prevent theft as well as putting your generator where thieves have a hard time getting to it. You can secure your generator with a hitch or rack, in your RV, or in your truck while traveling.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not many people have 500 dollars that they wouldn\u2019t miss, and you\u2019ll likely be out at least that much if something happens to your generator. Properly locking up your generator overnight and while you are away from your campsite will save you headache and wallet ache. Plus securing it while traveling will give you peace of mind while you rattle down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dreamstime_m_93489173-1024x691.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dreamstime_m_93489173-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dreamstime_m_93489173-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dreamstime_m_93489173-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dreamstime_m_93489173.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo ID 93489173 \u00a9 Jennifer Thompson | Dreamstime.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66168c937ecfc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #5d7772;color:#5d7772\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #5d7772;color:#5d7772\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66168c937ecfc\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/secure-rv-generator\/#Securing_your_Generator_at_you_Campsite\" title=\"Securing your Generator at you Campsite\">Securing your Generator at you Campsite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/secure-rv-generator\/#Mounting_your_Generator_during_Travel\" title=\"Mounting your Generator during Travel\">Mounting your Generator during Travel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/secure-rv-generator\/#Best_Practices_for_Keeping_You_and_Your_Generator_Safe\" title=\"Best Practices for Keeping You and Your Generator Safe\">Best Practices for Keeping You and Your Generator Safe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/secure-rv-generator\/#Closing_Thoughts\" title=\"Closing Thoughts&nbsp;\">Closing Thoughts&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Securing_your_Generator_at_you_Campsite\"><\/span><strong>Securing your Generator at you Campsite<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One minute &#8211; that\u2019s all the time it takes for thieves to make off with your portable generator if it isn\u2019t secured. The resale value on portable generators is great, which unfortunately makes them a popular target in RV parks and campgrounds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that there are several ways to help ward off thieves and make sure that your generator doesn\u2019t grow legs while you aren\u2019t watching, including using chains, special cables, and alarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll want to grab the thickest chain you can get and then secure your generator right to the axle of your RV. You can also get a cut-proof chain for added protection if you want, but no matter which chain you use you should secure it with a padlock that can\u2019t be snipped with bolt cutters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a chain is a great option if you\u2019re only going to be gone for short periods, but even the heaviest chain can be broken with a hand saw and enough time. Chains will hopefully be a big enough deterrent to prevent a crime of convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to deter them further is to use a cable with an anti-cut alarm. These special cables have a screeching alarm that sounds if the lock or cable is cut, but they won\u2019t do you much good if you don\u2019t have neighbors close by and they hit you while you\u2019re out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to chains, cables help prevent theives who happen to notice your generator and are hoping for an easy buck. But the alarm should scare off anyone looking for a quick smash and grab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--ribbon aawp-product--sale aawp-product--css-adjust-image-large\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B003LDSIAM\" data-aawp-product-id=\"13307\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"lifeonroute02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Trimax TAL2572 6  x 25 mm Alarm Lock and Quadra-Braid Cable Black\">\n\n    <span class=\"aawp-product__ribbon aawp-product__ribbon--sale\">Sale<\/span>\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B003LDSIAM?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Trimax TAL2572 6' x 25 mm Alarm Lock and Quadra-Braid Cable, Black\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/519V5+Epg+L.jpg\" alt=\"Trimax TAL2572 6' x 25 mm Alarm Lock and Quadra-Braid Cable, Black\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B003LDSIAM?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Trimax TAL2572 6' x 25 mm Alarm Lock and Quadra-Braid Cable, Black\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Trimax TAL2572 6' x 25 mm Alarm Lock and Quadra-Braid Cable, Black        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>Item Package Dimension: 15.62L x 12.75W x 2.08H inches<\/li><li>Item Package Weight - 4.18 Pounds<\/li><li>Item Package Quantity - 1<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n                                                        \n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B003LDSIAM?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Check Latest Deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Latest Deals<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security Bracket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A security bracket actually works in parallel with a cable or chain. It is installed over top of your generators plastic handle giving you something more substantial to run your cable or chain through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s relatively inexpensive and installs with a couple of bolts over the handle of your portable generator.  Just make sure to buy one that fits your generator model.  Again, it&#8217;s another deterrent for lazy thieves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--css-adjust-image-large\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B07D2WDFPR\" data-aawp-product-id=\"13308\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"lifeonroute02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Sunluway Theft Deterrent Security Bracket for Honda Generator EU2200i EU2000i EU2000i Companion EU2000i Camo Generator 63230-Z07-010AH  2 pcs\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07D2WDFPR?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Sunluway Theft Deterrent Security Bracket for Honda Generator EU2200i, EU2000i, EU2000i Companion,...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31qTpuscTLL.jpg\" alt=\"Sunluway Theft Deterrent Security Bracket for Honda Generator EU2200i, EU2000i, EU2000i Companion,...\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07D2WDFPR?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Sunluway Theft Deterrent Security Bracket for Honda Generator EU2200i, EU2000i, EU2000i Companion,...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Sunluway Theft Deterrent Security Bracket for Honda Generator EU2200i, EU2000i, EU2000i Companion,...        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>PERFECT FITMENT: This Generator Security Bracket perfectly fits for Honda Generator EU2200i, EU2000i, EU2000i Companion, EU2000i Camo...<\/li><li>HIGH QUALITY MATERIAL: Made from powder coated iron and installed with tamper proof bolts, our high quality security bracket ensures a long...<\/li><li>DISTINCTIVE DESIGN: The screw heads we produce only match the special wrench which is showed on the picture, making it hard for others to...<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/prime\/?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Amazon Prime\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"aawp-check-prime\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/aawp\/assets\/img\/icon-check-prime.svg\" height=\"16\" width=\"55\" alt=\"Amazon Prime\" \/><\/a>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07D2WDFPR?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Check Latest Deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Latest Deals<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d rather play it safer, you can also try making it harder for thieves to get at your generator. Some people have been able to maneuver their RV over top of their generator &#8211; especially when parked on an incline that leaves more room at one end. They still chain the generator to the RV\u2019s axle, but the inaccessibility of the generator overall is an added deterrent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Placing your out portable generator in a hard to access area as well as out of sight will help discourage would be thieves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have a large dog, or a medium-sized dog that thinks he\u2019s a Doberman? If the weather is nice enough you can put your pup to work guarding your generator. Even if they\u2019d only lick a would-be thief to death, the majority of people aren\u2019t willing to take that chance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re more of a cat person like me, one of the most secure ways to store your generator at night and while you\u2019re away is to hide it out of sight. It\u2019s a pain &#8211; those bad boys aren\u2019t light &#8211; but if lifting your generator into your covered truck bed or into your RV\u2019s storage space keeps it from being spirited away then it\u2019s probably worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some generators are made specifically for RVs and have their own special compartment. If you have this kind of generator, you\u2019ll want to make sure you lock the compartment when you are away from the site and overnight\/during quiet hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mounting_your_Generator_during_Travel\"><\/span><strong>Mounting your Generator during Travel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Securing your generator properly on travel days is very important since you don&#8217;t want your generator sliding around getting damaged or damage your camper.  You also want to ensure the unthinkable doesn&#8217;t happen, your generator falls into the road and is either damage beyond repair or causes an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dreamstime_m_8347180-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dreamstime_m_8347180-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dreamstime_m_8347180-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dreamstime_m_8347180-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dreamstime_m_8347180.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo Id 8347180 \u00a9 Susanne Neal &#8211; Dreamstime.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Truck Bed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With a pull-behind camper you can secure your portable generator in the bed of your truck. Once you have lifted the generator into the bed of your pickup, use ratchet straps or even heavy-duty bungee cords to make sure it won\u2019t shift anywhere during travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage Compartment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have plans for your truck\u2019s bed space and would rather put it somewhere else, your RV may have a dedicated compartment for a generator from the manufacturer. In my fifth wheel, the generator compartment is in the front under the hitch, and that\u2019s where we keep our portable Honda while traveling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the Honda is smaller than the generator that would come from the manufacturer, we use ratchet straps to secure it and put a towel underneath just in case there are any leaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t have a dedicated generator compartment, you still might be able to store it in one of your other RV storage compartments if you have a large enough space, or you can even store it inside the RV like under your bed, dinette, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do store it inside your trailer or in a compartment, make sure you have it tied down so it does go sliding around during turns or breaking. I\u2019m personally wary of keeping my generator inside just because I\u2019m paranoid about potential leaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bumper or Hitch Mount<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re like me and would rather not chance it, you can always mount your generator to the outside of your RV. One of the easiest ways is to get a rack that hitches right to your back bumper. Unfortunately, it\u2019s also one of the most dangerous.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You only need to go to a review site for one of these hitches to see countless stories of back bumpers being ripped off that weren\u2019t designed to carry that much weight &#8211; not to mention the danger to other drivers if your generator falls off on the interstate. 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This hitch gives you the same platform for your generator on the back of your RV but is mounted to the frame instead of the bumper, making it much more secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you run out to buy one, though, you should know that the hitch lowers the bottom of your RV by several inches and you\u2019ll be more likely to bottom out on steep inclines and unpaved roads.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an A-frame trailer, you\u2019re in luck: there are racks that are built to fit on top of your propane tank on the front of your trailer for mounting your generator. 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With its...<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00U8AXRPW?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Check Latest Deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Latest Deals<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_for_Keeping_You_and_Your_Generator_Safe\"><\/span><strong>Best Practices for Keeping You and Your Generator Safe<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have some idea of how to secure a generator outside and while traveling, let\u2019s talk about best practices for safety. There are very few things that scare me more than carbon monoxide. You may be thinking to yourself that\u2019s silly &#8211; there are snakes, scorpions, and black water tanks that refuse to drain that are much scarier &#8211; but let me tell you why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carbon Monoxide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbon monoxide is completely odorless, and leads to unconsciousness and eventually suffocation. It does this by replacing the oxygen in your red blood cells, and if inhaled in large enough amounts you may not even feel short of breath or dizzy before you pass out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter where you keep your generator, make sure that it is well-vented and away from where you spend most of your time to avoid inhaling carbon monoxide. You should have a functional detector inside your RV, and you\u2019ll also want to pay attention to where your neighbors are keeping their generators if they happen to be close by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With that gloom and doom out of the way, let\u2019s talk about lighting. You\u2019ll want to make sure that the area around your RV and generator is well lit at night in order to discourage potential thieves, and also to keep you from accidentally tripping over it when you go outside to check out that noise you heard. There are many solar lights that will work, and you won\u2019t need your generator running to use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned, the location of your generator can go a long way toward preventing theft. Keeping your generator out of sight when it\u2019s not in use and making it not easily accessible when it is will both help keep thieves away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GPS Tracker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;While there is no 100% perfect way to protect your generator, the harder you can make it for someone to take it will lower the chances that someone actually does. In the event that the worst does happen and your generator is stolen, there are GPS trackers that you can purchase that will allow the police to find and return your generator as long as the thieves stay close enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of these trackers are a small tag that you can lock to the generator, and some even come in a patch that you stick to the surface. 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Making sure that your generator is secure while traveling will protect both your generator and those around you, and you can take extra precautions like chains and alarms to deter thieves when camping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have trouble with your generator shutting off, check our article <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/rv-generator-keeps-shutting-off\/\" >Why Your RV Generator Keeps Shutting off<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the common types of generator fuels in our article <a href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/rv-generator-fuels\/\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common Fuels RV Generators Run On<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re on the road or just running to the convenience store a few blocks from your campsite, you want to properly secure your RV\u2019s generator. 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