Dang thieves!
Postmaster
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: SE Wyoming
I'd think the best thing may be not leaving "about $1000 worth of contents" in the truck.
Best kill switch is just a toggle wired into the fuel pump line. Then you need to figure out where to hide it.
Best kill switch is just a toggle wired into the fuel pump line. Then you need to figure out where to hide it.
Cargo Master
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From: Cincy area
I usually leave my truck unlocked and nothing in it. I leave all my vehicles unlocked as crooks do more damage getting in than what they make off with usually. Insurance takes care of the rest. I like the sounds of the feul pump toggle switch also.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Garden Valley, Idaho
Most insurance companies want to see evidence of a breakin, so if you DO leave your door open, some insurance companies won't pay if stolen or stuff stolen. The Jimmi-Jammers cost $40, the Cyclops cost $125 and a decent alarm around $200. For $365, is your truck and stuff inside worth it??
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From: Cincy area
A coat hanger can easily be used to get into my truck. Ans like I said, I dont leave tings in there to take. I hear wayyyy too many stories about vehicle doors and or windows being toer up for the change in the cup holder. If a truck is stolen, it's usually fairly obvious.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Garden Valley, Idaho
Actually, a screwdriver and 5 seconds can get into your truck. Up the lock, twist, and you're in. For a mega-thousand dollar vehicle, Ford really sucks on this issue, and it has been going on for 12 years without a change, unbelievable.
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From: Nova Scotia, Canada
That's a 6-speed Super Duty shift ****...
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From: Airdrie Alberta
Every manufacture has the same problems, its because everybody uses plastic handles.
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From: Bartlett TN
I had the same thing just happen to me last week taking my GPS/DVD touch screen radio. They jacked my door handle up nicely. I found another handle same color so replaced it, but I also installed the Jimmi Jammer system in hopes to keep this from happening. I guess it could have been worse, as there were tons of higher dollar items they didnt take.....stupid thieves! lol
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Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Ventura co.
My friend has the new viper alarm in his truck.
It works with his android phone as a pager.
he can start and shut off, lock and unlock his truck from his phone. he can log on a computer and use a GPS tracker and see where his truck is on line at any time.
it's pricy.. i believe the total set up was around $600-$800 installed
It works with his android phone as a pager.
he can start and shut off, lock and unlock his truck from his phone. he can log on a computer and use a GPS tracker and see where his truck is on line at any time.
it's pricy.. i believe the total set up was around $600-$800 installed
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