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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: 3,931
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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07-09-2018, 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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Mocha, one-eyed toothless, hurricane survivor, Pirate dog
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: 7,550
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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07-09-2018, 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, 08:10 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2018
Location: san andreas
Posts: 209
M.O.C. #21805
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if you must.
think layers.
blue led in dash.
club on steering wheel,
club on brake pedal,
hidden ing power switch,
hidden fuel pump eletrical supply cut off( truck starts but dies a 1/4 mile away)
two rotts sleeping in the cab.
rim clamp.
but the pros just use a tow truck. wench it on and gone.
best to have qualty insurance. with a qualty company. yes costs.
but in my 58 years i have only know one person who had a car, truck, motorcycle taken.
most "car" theaves are a crime of convenience.
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07-09-2018, 08:26 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,365
M.O.C. #4831
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I have never been concerned with the truck being taken in a RV park. With all the built-in security on the newer models, you really have to plan ahead to get it with a tow truck. The turnover in a RV park doesn't really give them time to scope it out and come back to get it.
The bigger concern is when it is parked at home for extended periods. That gives them opportunity to find it and then sneak in at night and grab it. That is what happened to my F350 in December of 2014. It was there at 1:00 AM and gone at 6:00 AM (never to be seen again).
Today I back the truck up to something solid, put it in 4WD low, crank the steering all the way over to one side, and set the parking brake. They can still get it if they want but it should make a ton of noise when moved.
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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07-09-2018, 08:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,788
M.O.C. #14547
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On my '31 Ford street rod, I just have a hidden switch - so hidden that I've even had trouble flipping it on. Losing that car would distress me much more then the truck which could be replace in a few days vs years and many more bucks building that car.
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Dave W
2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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07-09-2018, 09:47 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,931
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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07-10-2018, 09:23 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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The trucks that have been stolen from someone I know were all stolen from home. That said, there have been years at the Q when folks have had generators stolen that were chained to their jacks, in the night, while they slept with others around them. If they're determined, and prepared, they'll get what they want.
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07-10-2018, 10:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Posts: 2,707
M.O.C. #7992
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You are right, it does ruin a trip. Happened to us in Peoria Az. mall parking lot 4 days from the end of a wonderful 7 week trip. (RV was not attached.) It was a 2000 ford with no anti theft device. After we got over the shock, and initial contact with the insurance company we just went speed shopping and bought a new truck the next day. Had the hitch and break controller installed the next day and headed home on day 4. Didn't necessarily get the exact truck we wanted but has served us well for 9 years and 140k miles. New truck has some anti theft systems on it but if a thief wants it they will get it. As mlh says the chances are remote but it does happen, but it also is not the end of the world.
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2006 3000RK
2009 Ram 2500
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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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