Coopers, no I don't leave it open, but I don't trust to leave it "unguarded". There are some less than desirable individuals who frequent my neck of the woods.
I know that where there is a will, there is a way. But the more deterrents that I can put in place the more comfortable I feel walking away.
I now lock the cab, gas, radiator,
That down rigger lock sounds interesting, I might see about welding something out of the way yet durable.
If I could lock out the ability to move it, then at least it will stay put and not be driven down a cliff, into the lake, or what have you.
A guy I knew had snowmobilers, riding through the woods come upon his place and siphon all the gas out of his vehicles. Yes, I know this is diesel. OK I just don't want to take any chances
thieves and trouble makers don't like, taking their time, making noise, and being scene. I'm in the woods, tuff spot.\
I'll try the source for manuals. mikell, thanks.