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    Securing an ATV at the lease

    I just bought a used ATV and I would really rather not trailer it back and forth. I hunt at a friend's ranch plus an adjoining place we lease. We have not had thief problems but of course it is always possible if not inevitable. Buying a storage container is not in the budget right now. I know that a determined thief with the right tools will get it no matter what I do (will have insurance for that) but I'm looking for the best way to thwart casual crooks. I have considered buying one of those locking boots people put on trailers that immobilize one wheel and cover the lug nuts but they look a bit flimsy. There is chain that can't be cut with bolt cutters ($10/ft!) I could buy some of that but under the carport where I plan to keep it there is nothing to chain to. Is there a way to chain it to itself so it can't be rolled? I guess I could dig a big hole and fill it with Quickcrete and anchor the chain to that. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
    If a professional thief hits us it I can file an insurance claim - I just want to make stealing it as difficult as possible for wandering meth-heads

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    Conex


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      #3
      I drilled a post hole and concreted in a chain. Thick wire rope run through my Ranger and a padlock to discourage would-be thieves.
      But you said it right. A determined thief will do anything to get what you have.

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        #4
        If it's worth Any amount of $, I would be more concerned with rats chewing your wiring harness up. I've seen this happen to lease trucks and UTV/ATV's. Haul it until you can get a container. I'm no help on securing it out in the open from thieves; sorry.

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          #5
          I’d just dig the hole and drop 2-3 sacks of Quickcrete with some sort of anchor point buried in then cover it back up.

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            #6
            I keep mine in a locked barn. Ranch owner is out daily. Has worked well for me

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              #7
              Take the wheels off and chain it up....

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                #8
                Chain it through the frame to a large tree. Harbor Freight has heavy duty chains for $30 and a pro series pad lock for $30.

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                  #9
                  Run the chain thru the tire and then thru the frame.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Tbuddyandroby View Post
                    If it's worth Any amount of $, I would be more concerned with rats chewing your wiring harness up. I've seen this happen to lease trucks and UTV/ATV's. Haul it until you can get a container. I'm no help on securing it out in the open from thieves; sorry.
                    Was my first thoughts also. Had them do $1400 worth of damage to my grizzly. Upgraded to a UTV and bought a cargo trailer to store it in for that reason.

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                      #11
                      I put insurance on mine and take the key out, if somebody wants it they will get it.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by jerp View Post
                        Buying a storage container is not in the budget right now.
                        Originally posted by sideways View Post
                        Conex



                        even put it in italics for us...

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                          #13
                          Trailer it back and forth, would be the best bet. And I know you do not want to do that but leaving it outside is asking for rats,mice and meth heads.

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                            #14
                            Been thinking on this too.

                            Buying a storage container is not in the budget right now

                            tagged for good info only.

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                              #15
                              If it were me I'd just trailer it back and forth unless someone stays there as their residence. If a thief wants it they get it or tear it up trying. I don't leave mine at my ranch cause I don't want to deal with the headache a thief would leave me with.

                              Back in the day my grandfather had a place near the Red River and it had a brick house, and a concrete floor metal shop. In the shop we had big thick chains concreted in where we would lock the 4 wheeler down. One day we showed up and the whole shop and house were cleaned out. No idea how they got that 4 wheeler out unless they had a grinder or cutter of some sort and plenty of time. After seeing that, I won't leave anything of that much value at my place. They destroyed everything that night.

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