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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 11:09 PM
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Thieves really suck

Couple weeks ago one of my neighbors in the next development from me had their 17 350 stolen. They drove it away and currently cruising around in Mexico.
They had some Gps thing through their insurance that shows when the vehicle is stopped.
Now they are stuck without anything to tow their fifth wheel. They are in process of trying to special order one with the options they want as their stolen one was a special order one as well
What do you guys use if anything to try and keep this from happening? Homes in my area don’t really have garages big enough for trucks so most park outside
 
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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 11:19 PM
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12 gauge, 10gauge, 357 magnum, or what have you. Yeh, it’s a problem, one of the reasons I am diligent about the using of my garage.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 11:20 PM
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Is this the one where the wife left the key fob or key in the vehicle? It fell out of her purse...
 
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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 11:26 PM
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No pretty sure they hot wired it or what ever thieves do to bypass chipped keys
 
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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 11:49 PM
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200 lb Mastiff
 
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Old Aug 22, 2018 | 05:37 AM
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I don't think so, can't imagine dealing with having a 200# Dog. No pets in my house, just my girlfriend and Mr. Rugar and Mr. Smith & Wesson.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2018 | 05:45 AM
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Old Aug 22, 2018 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Phx Raven
Couple weeks ago one of my neighbors in the next development from me had their 17 350 stolen. They drove it away and currently cruising around in Mexico.
They had some Gps thing through their insurance that shows when the vehicle is stopped.
Now they are stuck without anything to tow their fifth wheel. They are in process of trying to special order one with the options they want as their stolen one was a special order one as well
What do you guys use if anything to try and keep this from happening? Homes in my area don’t really have garages big enough for trucks so most park outside
Their next one should be equipped with intelligent access which includes push button start as well as interior motion sensors and this means they will have to step up to the Lariat trim level.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2018 | 07:47 AM
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Their next one should be equipped with intelligent access which includes push button start as well as interior motion sensors and this means they will have to step up to the Lariat trim level.

Easily bypassed with a signal amplifier. It takes less time to steal a car with intelligent access and push button than it does a physical key. Watch the videos I posted above.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2018 | 07:54 AM
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While it might be a hassle, maybe get a battery quick disconnect and disconnect your battery every night. The hassle of the truck not starting for a thief would probably deter him.

Or trip the fuel inertia switch every night instead so you don’t have to reset your electronics after the battery disconnect.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2018 | 08:02 AM
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Sorry for his loss......over here it's the tractors!
As our society continues to twist and turn into this socially engineered PC world it will continue to suck.
vigilance is a 24/7 life style now not, an option to think about. Hope he gets his new truck soon.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2018 | 08:09 AM
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Can always get a revelco security installed. That's what I done the second day I had my new truck, and have some good insurance
 
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Old Aug 22, 2018 | 08:27 AM
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Good auto insurance, and good survalence cameras are the best defense.

Physically harming someone for stealing property will land you (not the thief) in prison...except for maybe Texas.

Sad but true. Thieves need to get fingers cut off!
 
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