Coach Report post Posted July 24, 2012 I've got a Ranger, but I'm hesitant to take it hunting because it seems like it would be fairly easy to steal. I've done some searching and I know you can get alarms for them, but I'm not interested in that. Seems the only way to immobilize them is with a cable, but that doesn't seem real foolproof either. Just curious what others out there have found to keep your OHV safe when you leave it to hunt for the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexAz Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Sometimes i hide the key and the rest of the time i actually leave the key in the ignition. Never had a problem over the past 12 years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reganranch Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Disconnect the battery cables/ and take or hide the battery if you want to have more security. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted July 24, 2012 take the key, in 15 years, that has worked for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesdiehard Report post Posted July 24, 2012 I prefer to sit on a ridgetop, glassing with a clear view and shot at the vehicle. Seriously though in my experience you are more likely to have items stolen out of the OHV than have the vehicle stolen. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl Report post Posted July 24, 2012 take the key, in 15 years, that has worked for me. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASS Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Im with TexAz, sometimes i leave the key in it, sometimes I hide it nearby. We had a rhino stolen out of our trailer in Happy Jacks storage in2010. They used a random key to break the ignition on ours as well as a few other motorcycles. That rhino still uses a lockpick to start it. They are super easy to steal, just make sure your insurance is up to date! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reganranch Report post Posted July 24, 2012 If if you disconnect the cables they are not going to take the time to try and diagnose the problem to steal it, they wouldnt steal it without a winch trailer. Leaving the key in it is the dumbest thing ive ever heard just Leave your wallet on the seat too. Key goes into your pack along with your tag, wallet, and knife. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted July 24, 2012 It is always a lingering concern, but have not had a problem with my quads in 7 years. I just put the key in my pack. Sometimes I cable the two quads together side by side....makes it pretty hard to roll them onto a trailer that way. Maybe install a kill switch. Get one of those wheel lock-block things the cops use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willyhunts2 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Take your girlfriend with you and have her sit on it and read a book with a 45 on the hip till you get back haha 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Good info guys - good to hear they aren't stolen that often in the field. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzHuntingAddict Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Had the snap closures that keep the front plastics down on a rhino stolen while out hunting. The ride back to camp sucked with the front hood bouncing up and down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornhunter247 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Just take the key, no matter what you do if they want it they'll take it! But the longer they have to try the safer you are! Pull a fuse to your ignition system would be the easiest I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornhunter247 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Just take the key, no matter what you do if they want it they'll take it! But the longer they have to try the safer you are! Pull a fuse to your ignition system would be the easiest I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornhunter247 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Just take the key, no matter what you do if they want it they'll take it! But the longer they have to try the safer you are! Pull a fuse to your ignition system would be the easiest I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
