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On the road car security Looking for some ideas on anti theft strategies for road trips. Planning on some long road trips with the '40 and was curious as to what works. The overnighters in motels is my principal concern. Thank you Fordbarners.
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Re: On the road car security I'm going to be using a "Club" during a trip down the California Coast in a couple of weeks.
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Re: On the road car security I put a plug on the Power lead to the coil.I just unplug it when I leave the car
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Re: On the road car security If perchance you have a 'handicap' tag, as the motel for a ground floor room adjacent to handicap parking. I never had fears when I road tripped with my F-car.
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Re: On the road car security It doesn't have to run but it does need to roll for someone to steal it. Also, sometimes the night desk clerk can be persuaded to allow you to park near the front entrance...well lit and more public.
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Re: On the road car security Stuffed dog on the seat in a sleeping position with a " Beware of the Dog" sticker on the window.
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Re: On the road car security have a battery disconnect with removable key, hidden out of sight, turn steering wheel as far one way or the other and lock ign., cover car with an under car locking strap. INSURANCE if a thief wants it bad enough you cannot stop them!
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Re: On the road car security Forget hotels and stay at bed and breakfasts - usually private and out of plain sight parking (out of sight, out of mind) - I usually ask them about parking, tell them what I am driving, and most are more than accommodating ....
Now, go enjoy your trip! |
Re: On the road car security Check out the "boots" that law enforcement use for parking violations. I met a gent at a show who left his car parked overnight with a boot on RF and LR tires.
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Re: On the road car security Caution! live snakes in car.
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Re: On the road car security A modern car alarm and a GPS.
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Re: On the road car security Thank you. All great ideas. Good lighting is always a good deterrent. Covering it with a locking strap is another one, out of sight out of mind. The B&B is also another good idea. My principal concern is the ramp truck. Any good defenses for that one ?
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Re: On the road car security Quote:
At one national V-8 meet, I saw Don Rogers use a chain on his two-axle trailer, looped through two of the wheels, so the trailer wouldn't roll with the chain in place. I though that was a good idea, until I found the links on the chain I bought were too large go through the spokes on the trailer wheels! |
Re: On the road car security No defense on the ramp truck
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Re: On the road car security you should have pointed out that you were hauling your car, not driving it. most, if not all of the advice you received was for a driven, not hauled car. all of it was very good advice and maybe you can use some of it for your ramp truck
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Re: On the road car security alanwoodieman, I read that differently. I think the comment was how to defend against a ramp truck, which I guess they call a 'roll-back' around here.
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Re: On the road car security We do some overnight trips and stay at motels. I try to park in a well lighted front position. Doors are locked, wheels turned sharply, and under hood shutoff is off. BUT... the secret is, we drive a 46 fordor so probably the last car in the lot someone would steal. Another tip would be to let your wife sleep in the car.
John |
Re: On the road car security I am pondering some GPS tracking solutions - in case your car gets stolen, you can track it. I've not yet done a lot of research, but here is a start:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HSODG10?psc=1 Good luck! D |
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Re: On the road car security Fred, The Club is useless. In fact, car thieves look for cars with clubs. They just cut the steering wheel and remove the club.
Check this out. http://freakonomics.com/2010/06/08/w...k-of-the-club/ |
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