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06-19-2017, 07:26 PM | #1 |
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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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06-19-2017, 07:35 PM | #2 |
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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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06-19-2017, 08:10 PM | #3 |
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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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06-19-2017, 08:29 PM | #4 |
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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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06-19-2017, 08:58 PM | #5 |
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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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06-19-2017, 09:18 PM | #6 |
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06-19-2017, 09:36 PM | #7 |
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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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06-19-2017, 10:09 PM | #8 |
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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 ....
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06-19-2017, 10:22 PM | #9 |
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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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06-19-2017, 10:31 PM | #10 |
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Caution! live snakes in car.
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06-19-2017, 10:34 PM | #11 |
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A modern car alarm and a GPS.
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06-20-2017, 05:45 AM | #12 |
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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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06-20-2017, 07:18 AM | #13 | |
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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!
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06-20-2017, 08:16 AM | #14 |
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No defense on the ramp truck
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06-20-2017, 08:39 AM | #15 |
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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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06-20-2017, 08:51 AM | #16 |
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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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06-20-2017, 08:53 AM | #17 |
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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.
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06-20-2017, 09:19 AM | #18 |
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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 |
06-20-2017, 09:22 AM | #19 |
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At Gettysburg last year, the gentleman next to me had a parking boot on a wheel of his enclosed trailer, attempting to protect his rouge class woodie wagon.
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06-20-2017, 10:48 AM | #20 |
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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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