extension cord anti-theft device?

[Usatyke]

Any ideas on how to secure an extension cord whilst leaving the car charging over night? I just paid $150 for a good cord and would hate to see it walk off! I know I've seen a plate like device that holds the cable and then you drive onto the plate, but I can't find it now.
I drove into the cable last night, but that doesn't do the cable any good in the long run.

 

[Lloyd]

Connector Protector | Protect Your EV Charging Cord

 

[m6bigdog]

I have this one.
https://www.connectorprotector.com/

Of course if a bad guy want the cord they will get it even if they destroy it first.

 

[Father Bill]

Personally I use a bike cable around the tire and a simple Master Lock with a long enough lock that I can put the bike cable and the extension chord in then lock it. A quick trip to the hardware store should be all you need. Other wise try what is mentioned above.

Pax,

Father Bill

 

[PatD]

Expose some of the wires of the cord near the ends where someone would grab it. If they try, they'll let go fast! :tongue:

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

I think most people won't know what it is, enough to just leave it alone.

 

[OlderThanDirt]

Personally I use a bike cable around the tire and a simple Master Lock with a long enough lock that I can put the bike cable and the extension chord in then lock it. A quick trip to the hardware store should be all you need. Other wise try what is mentioned above.

Pax,
Father Bill

Something like this.

 

[m6bigdog]

Something like this.

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That is a great suggestion!!

 

[randompersonx]

I am really surprised anyone would even think to go to this level of effort. I just use the cable and don't worry about it. Seems to work fine!

 

[Usatyke]

Thanks for the suggestions, I was looking for the connector protector link when I wrote the first message. But after seeing the picture with the padlock, I've changed my mind (and saved some money) and will be getting a padlock today. Thanks for posting.

 

[Lloyd]

Connector protector works on all size cables, all the way up to HPWC size.