Unfortunately, it is a no-win situation, because someone who really wants inside that tub isn't going to be stopped by an inexpensive lock. I do this to deter theft of anything in the tub (e.g., battery.) Although I leave the propane tank in the tub while it is in storage, I remove the battery so that I can put it on a battery maintainer at home. I keep the tub unlocked while towing, but lock it when the camper is in storage, at a camp site ( usually, but not just depends on the situation or my personal desire - like maybe I want to be able to access it quickly and am not concerned about theft), etc. I installed a similar lock on my tub (see photos below) and don't see a problem with it, if used responsibly. Like many locks, the intent is to prevent any casual dishonest person from reaching into the box for whatever reasons. The best solution I've seen is for a mailbox lock-the kind with a little tab that will fit under the inside lip on the box, which is a really inexpensive solution, with the drill bit costing more than the lock itself. I have no plans to lock the box when on the road or when stopped and staying in the I keep propane tanks in locked sheds and garages which I see as no different as a propane tank in the locked box except the box would be easier to break into than a garage with a deadbolt lock. The tank will be off so I'm not concerned about a propane fire, but even if there should be a fire, as someone pointed out, the fire department could get into that box in nothing flat. Specifically I want to be able to lock the entire box if I should have to leave my unguarded. Item #1B-BP48-K // Battery Strap kit (with mounting hardware), MSRP $8.I'll clarify my wants and upcoming solution. Item #1B-BP48 // Battery Strap, MSRP $5.95 Note: Our battery straps are available in black only (shown in color above for illustrative purposes) and work with all 12-volt and 6-volt batteries less than 48" in girth. Battery straps have convenient Finger Loop sewn in for easy tightening and transport of batteries. Also available as a complete kit with a pair of polypropylene Footman's Loops and Stainless Steel mounting screws. Avoid using competing battery hold down straps of nylon or acetal construction that deteriorate rapidly after exposure to battery acids (many other materials do not withstand the acids found in standard or gel cell batteries). The all-polypropylene construction of our battery and battery box straps is virtually unaffected by long-term exposure to harsh battery acids. Our battery strap fasteners are made of fiberglass-filled polypropylene, polypropylene strap material, and polypropylene thread to achieve battery holding strengths in excess of 300 pounds (the straight line breaking strength of 170 lbs approximately doubles when passed circumferentially around a battery or battery box). Unlike competing battery box straps and battery tie down straps, the Load LockĀ® Marine Battery Strap will not loosen up over time and is simple to feed and adjust. The next time you replace your battery strap, choose the only one that is designed to last the life of the battery. What he failed to realize is how annoying the frequent required replacement of battery straps is to most people. In fact, when several regional managers from a leading national marine accessories retailer tried to carry the Load Lock Battery Strap in their stores, a corporate executive chose not to carry our battery straps because he saw value in, 'carrying a commodity strap with a short life that would result in customers making more frequent trips to the store to replace their battery straps with each trip resulting in purchases of additional items during the customer's visit to the store'. Our battery straps are designed to last the lifetime of a boat or RV battery (and beyond). Shouldn't your battery straps last as long as the batteries they secure? Perhaps the improper material selection is to increase sales through frequent failure or it may simply be the result of poor engineering and using commodity items designed for other tasks. Most are constructed of either acetal or nylon materials, neither of which is suitable for exposure to acids or battery fumes. However, the vast majority of straps used to secure them don't typically last a year. Most boat and RV batteries require replacement every 3-5 years.
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