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07-08-2018, 10:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: North Lake Tahoe
Posts: 639
M.O.C. #18510
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Truck Theft deterent
I have seen so many articles about how they can read your key Fob or just tow your truck away while you are sleeping, so my question to all of you, is I am not afraid of someone stealing my truck, and getting my insurance to replace it, but man that would absolutely ruin a good RV trip if you are half way across the country! How would you get to your next spots etc. ? So do any of you have simple full proof ways of keeping your truck united with your RV? I suppose backing up against your RV is one way to deter midnight towing, but how about things like the "CLUB" etc.? I just don't want to deal with something like this on my next trip which will be about 7,500 miles staying at 27 different RV parks!
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2017 3820FK Legacy Edition full body paint Montana, For Sale this November, 2018. 2016 Ram 3500 long bed Dually Cummins Turbo with air bags
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07-08-2018, 10:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
M.O.C. #21963
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I have a viper auto alarm with a fob that alerts me remotely when the truck alarm sounds. The little blue light is a major deterrent in itself. Seems to be a quality product.
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07-08-2018, 11:50 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,924
M.O.C. #20477
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Viper,
I think the chances of getting anything stolen in most good RV parks is pretty slim. Would focus on picking places to stay that have a decent reputation and security. The few places I have stayed that I worry a little, I tend to keep the truck hooked up to the rig - if its not a great place I am probably not spending more than one night.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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07-09-2018, 06:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Full Timer In Naples, Florida
Posts: 1,049
M.O.C. #15731
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I place a harbor freight drive way alarm point to where i need it and if it goes off it rings in the camper, then its the 9mm.
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2017, 3500 Ram Big Horn, 4x4, Crew Cab, DRW, Aisin Transmission, 4:10. Curt Q20, 2014 Mountaineer 331 RLT, Sailun's on the rv and truck.
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07-09-2018, 06:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Install a secondary ignition switch hidden somewhere under the dash, primary ignition to include hot wiring would not work until the secondary switch was activated. Cheap protection.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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07-09-2018, 08:52 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Don't waste the money on The Club. Was good in the old days, but now they come with bolt cutters and cut the steering wheel and off they go.
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07-10-2018, 10:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Gardnerville
Posts: 1,252
M.O.C. #17163
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I wonder how long it would take to cut a steering wheel off with the club??
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07-10-2018, 12:27 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dfb
I wonder how long it would take to cut a steering wheel off with the club??
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Less than a minute.
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07-10-2018, 08:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Gardnerville
Posts: 1,252
M.O.C. #17163
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DQDick
Less than a minute.
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Explain please...
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07-16-2018, 04:42 AM
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New Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #21762
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Anti- theft device
I’ve used Ravelco it’s a plug that you have to use or the vehicle won’t start. Very effective! I’ve never heard of it ever been defeated. Check it out on the internet. Kind of expensive ((about $500) but worth it I think.
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07-15-2018, 04:24 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Santa Rosa Beach
Posts: 60
M.O.C. #18757
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1retired06
Install a secondary ignition switch hidden somewhere under the dash, primary ignition to include hot wiring would not work until the secondary switch was activated. Cheap protection.
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A mechanic friend of mine installed a "kill switch" in a hidden location in our F350. It's not going anywhere on it's own power when that is engaged.
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07-09-2018, 09:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: North Lake Tahoe
Posts: 639
M.O.C. #18510
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The only reason I mentioned the "CLUB", was i was thinking of a solid visual deterrent so they would skip my truck, and move on to another truck? I am leery of alarms, because they have so many false alarms, and people ignore them anyway, and if they keep going off, then who knows what they will do to your truck? :-)
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2017 3820FK Legacy Edition full body paint Montana, For Sale this November, 2018. 2016 Ram 3500 long bed Dually Cummins Turbo with air bags
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07-09-2018, 09:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Folsom, California
Posts: 552
M.O.C. #21903
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I use a Club as a deterrent. Let them find an easier target. Afraid of someone stealing truck & fiver when we're boondocking while in transit, usually in a Walmart parking lot.
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'05 F250 6.0 Bullet Proofed - Sold
'17 F350 6.7 Lariet
'02 Montana 3280RL Upgraded a bunch.
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07-09-2018, 12:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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hang a sign on it that says "Ask me about my lemon"
You might want to read this article about keyfob cloning.
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/co...keyless-entry/
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2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
B&W 20K for Ford OEM Puck
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
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07-09-2018, 02:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,547
M.O.C. #2283
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The chances are so remote that someone will steal your truck that it isn’t worth considering. A meteorite might fall on your head but that isn’t likely either. Dont worry about it and enjoy your camper and truck.
Lynwood
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07-09-2018, 03:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 1,567
M.O.C. #20475
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I'm with Lynwood on this one in 40+ years of camping we have never had any thing stolen and my truck is the last thing I would weary about aspshely with today's key fobs
my new Dodge unless the key fob in the truck you cant even start it.
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Bob & Carol Washington St
2017 HC HM352RL 2018 Dodge 3500 laramie CC LB 4x4
Curt Q25 with puck system, Factory air bags
Happy Trails 
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07-10-2018, 01:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BuilderBob
I'm with Lynwood on this one in 40+ years of camping we have never had any thing stolen and my truck is the last thing I would weary about aspshely with today's key fobs
my new Dodge unless the key fob in the truck you cant even start it.
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Same here for about the same amount of time.We have never had anything taken while camping or have personally known of anyone who has.
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07-15-2018, 07:20 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: San Bernardino
Posts: 26
M.O.C. #20034
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LoJack
I have LoJack installed on all of my vehicles. I included the early warning feature. During my time working in Law Enforcement for 26 years, I have been involved with the recovery of more stolen vehicles than I can count. The bad thing is it doesn’t work until your vehicle is stolen. With “early warning” you will receive an email, text, and phone call letting you know the vehicle has been moved. That lets you alert the police while the vehicle is still very close to your location. Once activated the vehicle is pretty easy to find.
Hope this helps.
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07-09-2018, 07:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: North Lake Tahoe
Posts: 639
M.O.C. #18510
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I am not concerned about someone stealing the popular dually 3500 Ram truck, because I can get my insurance to get me a new one, just wondering what I would do when I am thousands of miles away from home? So I guess i will just go with fate like all you salty guys are doing. I guess I could just go into the nearest town and pay cash, but they won't have the color I want! :-)
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2017 3820FK Legacy Edition full body paint Montana, For Sale this November, 2018. 2016 Ram 3500 long bed Dually Cummins Turbo with air bags
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07-09-2018, 09:47 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,924
M.O.C. #20477
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vipermanden
I am not concerned about someone stealing the popular dually 3500 Ram truck, because I can get my insurance to get me a new one, just wondering what I would do when I am thousands of miles away from home? So I guess i will just go with fate like all you salty guys are doing. I guess I could just go into the nearest town and pay cash, but they won't have the color I want! :-)
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Viper,
You could just enjoy a longer trip. You can always find a helpful fellow camper to run you to the grocery store.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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