DIY help

[Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!!]

I am installing a game camera on the porch.
What the best way to install it to protect if from damage and/or being stolen?

 

[RickStain]

Surround it with a moat. Fill the moat with poo. Set the poo on fire.

 

[Shoeless Joe]

If what you are talking about is what I'm picturing, just make sure it's securely fastened down with long screws. The only person who would steal something like that would be a jackass kid doing it just for thrills. If it's mounted really well, they won't take the time because they can't just grab it and run.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

From being stolen, use these (I have them on all mine on my hunting property) ...

http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-8418KADCAM-TMB-Adjustable-Locking/dp/B000LZRKFC

For damage, they make lockboxes designed for each type of trail cam that protects the camera. But you still need one of those cable locks to secure it.

 

[Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!!]

I have an enclosed porch. I planned to mount it the upper corner facing the door. I thought about trying to encase it in a metal box to protect it from vandals and making sure it is secured from being pried out.

A lockbox sounds like the thing I need if I can mount it well enough that can't be ripped out.

 

[93Devil]

Sounds like you have cool neighbors.

Hide it in a can or some type of decoration. You leave it out in the open, you are inviting for it to be ****ed with.

 

[Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!!]

Sounds like you have cool neighbors.

Hide it in a can or some type of decoration. You leave it out in the open, you are inviting for it to be ****ed with.

We live on a high foot traffic street - between a McDonalds and Gabe's (cheap clothing store) and several apartment complexes.
I have a nice house with a good-sized yard ... but it was broken into in broad daylight a few years ago. Kids have had three bikes stolen off the porch.
And there are pry bar marks on the front door jam (again, broad-****ing-daylight).
We put in a security system and I installed motion-activated flood lights.
I have a sporting goods GC to spend and they don''t carry the type of camp grill I want so I am going with the camera.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

In addition to the game cam, you might consider buying a legit surveillance camera connected to a recorder hidden in the attic.