Suggestions for trackers to guard against van theft
BoganBoy said
07:18 PM Jun 15, 2021
I would welcome advice on good trackers for my new camper van.....
Radar said
10:20 PM Jun 15, 2021
trackers would only help after the event, do very little to stop people removing your item
Nevd said
08:03 AM Jun 16, 2021
I use SolidGPS. Not expensive, Aussie company, and works everywhere, not just in mobile phone areas. $187 initial, then $6.99 per month. I know it works because I got an alert when I took the van in for a service.
Possum3 said
08:17 AM Jun 16, 2021
Radar wrote:
trackers would only help after the event, do very little to stop people removing your item
No security devices can stop caravans being stolen - Today's range of portable grinders and cutting tools can/will remove any high tensile lock, chain or device in seconds.
Professional thieves will drag van up on to tilt tray in less than one minute.
Monitored tracking devices have a chance of locating whereabouts of caravan - immediate Police attention is required (Hen's teeth comes to mind). Magistrates are needed to sign off on warrants - it gets messy - Here's where Texas Rules would be handy.
Best advice is to purchase a good insurance policy that would cover a total loss of caravan and all contents.
When storing caravan, fit good security locks, place van in difficult area to load onto tilt tray - lengthy storage remove tow hitch and all wheels including spare. (store these in separate unseen area).
How about a hidden Apple Airtag just disable the speaker first, see youtube for that.
Whenarewethere said
05:48 PM Jun 16, 2021
Possum3 wrote:
Radar wrote:
trackers would only help after the event, do very little to stop people removing your item
No security devices can stop caravans being stolen - Today's range of portable grinders and cutting tools can/will remove any high tensile lock, chain or device in seconds.
Bosch 10.8v angle grinder 76mm disc cuts 2.5" x 1/8 galvanized steel pipe in 120 seconds for the first cut all the way through. About 6cm square of cross sectional area.
Just think how quick a 125mm angle grinder will cut through!
trackers would only help after the event, do very little to stop people removing your item
No security devices can stop caravans being stolen - Today's range of portable grinders and cutting tools can/will remove any high tensile lock, chain or device in seconds.
Bosch 10.8v angle grinder 76mm disc cuts 2.5" x 1/8 galvanized steel pipe in 120 seconds for the first cut all the way through. About 6cm square of cross sectional area.
Just think how quick a 125mm angle grinder will cut through!
I think everyone already knows that. What ever you do is just a deterrent. That's why we have Insurance.
Whenarewethere said
11:37 PM Jun 16, 2021
oldbloke wrote:
Whenarewethere wrote:
Possum3 wrote:
Radar wrote:
trackers would only help after the event, do very little to stop people removing your item
No security devices can stop caravans being stolen - Today's range of portable grinders and cutting tools can/will remove any high tensile lock, chain or device in seconds.
Bosch 10.8v angle grinder 76mm disc cuts 2.5" x 1/8 galvanized steel pipe in 120 seconds for the first cut all the way through. About 6cm square of cross sectional area.
Just think how quick a 125mm angle grinder will cut through!
I think everyone already knows that. What ever you do is just a deterrent. That's why we have Insurance.
It was only when I actually cut something I then realised just how quickly something with a large cross sectional area can be cut.
You need seriously heavy sections & multiple systems. Put it on blocks & deflate the tyres.
Cupie said
09:33 AM Jun 17, 2021
Nobody seems to want to pinch my 1999 Jayco Westport. It has been sitting in my parking area beside the house off & on for >20 years.
Perhaps the best deterrent is to buy one like mine.
-- Edited by gdayjr on Monday 21st of June 2021 07:38:17 AM
Possum3 said
09:24 AM Jun 21, 2021
WiTi Anti Theft
SKU: WITI-784 Learn More»$499.00In Stock
WiTi Anti-Theft unit with two remote controls and horns, This is Australia's most advanced Anti-Theft system for caravans and trailers fitted with electric brakes. WiTi is sensitive to movement and in the event an attempt is made to steal or break-in to a caravan or trailer the alarm will sound, the lights will flash and the brakes will lock, immobilising the caravan or trailer. WiTi Anti-theft includes a break away system.
PeterX said
07:37 PM Jun 26, 2021
FYI
About buying a mobile phone jammer on Ebay ...
Mobile phone jammers are prohibited
The supply, possession and operation of mobile phone jammers in Australia is prohibited by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) as such devices can cause significant interference to radiocommunications services, including mobile phone networks.
Use of a jamming device in Australia can result in fines of up to $255,000 or two years imprisonment <<<<<<<<<<<<
Possum3 said
08:54 PM Jun 26, 2021
Correct Peter, and I have found that most people stealing caravans are on the whole honest people that obey laws.
Rob Driver said
08:30 AM Jun 27, 2021
Nevd wrote:
I use SolidGPS. Not expensive, Aussie company, and works everywhere, not just in mobile phone areas. $187 initial, then $6.99 per month. I know it works because I got an alert when I took the van in for a service.
It is good to see that the OPs question was actually answered but it is also good that the supplier that Nevd suggested is also a sponsor of this very forum.
Regards
Rob
kgarnett said
10:46 AM Jun 27, 2021
Nevd wrote:
I use SolidGPS. Not expensive, Aussie company, and works everywhere, not just in mobile phone areas.
It is not quite true that it works everywhere. It needs access to a phone network in order to report its position. In a remote area without any mobile phone carriers available it cannot report its position.
It generally uses the GPS signal to ascertain its location, but In the case that the Solid GPS Tracker is unable to acquire a GPS lock, it will locate the closest cell tower and a larger circle will appear on your dashboards map. Allowing you to narrow down the search until the device is able to acquire a GPS signal.
Solid GPS utilises 550 different mobile carriers, switching between them when it detects a better network signal. It is able to switch between the 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G cellular networks automatically.
Aus-Kiwi said
04:12 PM Jun 27, 2021
Gunpowder inside security tube !! Theyll fix em
!! See how well ya angle goes then !!
I would welcome advice on good trackers for my new camper van.....
trackers would only help after the event, do very little to stop people removing your item
No security devices can stop caravans being stolen - Today's range of portable grinders and cutting tools can/will remove any high tensile lock, chain or device in seconds.
Professional thieves will drag van up on to tilt tray in less than one minute.
Monitored tracking devices have a chance of locating whereabouts of caravan - immediate Police attention is required (Hen's teeth comes to mind). Magistrates are needed to sign off on warrants - it gets messy - Here's where Texas Rules would be handy.
Best advice is to purchase a good insurance policy that would cover a total loss of caravan and all contents.
When storing caravan, fit good security locks, place van in difficult area to load onto tilt tray - lengthy storage remove tow hitch and all wheels including spare. (store these in separate unseen area).
Probably not worth bothering with:
GPS jammers
I just got one of these. Bit better than most.
Bosch 10.8v angle grinder 76mm disc cuts 2.5" x 1/8 galvanized steel pipe in 120 seconds for the first cut all the way through. About 6cm square of cross sectional area.
Just think how quick a 125mm angle grinder will cut through!
I think everyone already knows that. What ever you do is just a deterrent. That's why we have Insurance.
It was only when I actually cut something I then realised just how quickly something with a large cross sectional area can be cut.
You need seriously heavy sections & multiple systems. Put it on blocks & deflate the tyres.
Nobody seems to want to pinch my 1999 Jayco Westport. It has been sitting in my parking area beside the house off & on for >20 years.
Perhaps the best deterrent is to buy one like mine.
I don't know if a doberman is classed as a tracker. but one attached to the draw bar may work.
Alan
Square wheels!
Not sure about tracking, but WiTi have a very good antitheft device. I will be having it fitted to my new Prince, during the build.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBNd9nYUUdU
I saw it advertised a lot better on the Crusader website but i can't locate it right now.
from their website.
https://www.caravanrvcamping.com.au/witi-anti-theft?gclid=CjwKCAjwzruGBhBAEiwAUqMR8I8129WW9xlhViwaLN9rTK0gPGLT8S6nByoUQFeeAjq_CrFnlxh2RBoCBYkQAvD_BwE
-- Edited by gdayjr on Monday 21st of June 2021 07:38:17 AM
WiTi Anti Theft
SKU: WITI-784 Learn More»$499.00In Stock
WiTi Anti-Theft unit with two remote controls and horns, This is Australia's most advanced Anti-Theft system for caravans and trailers fitted with electric brakes. WiTi is sensitive to movement and in the event an attempt is made to steal or break-in to a caravan or trailer the alarm will sound, the lights will flash and the brakes will lock, immobilising the caravan or trailer. WiTi Anti-theft includes a break away system.
About buying a mobile phone jammer on Ebay ...
Mobile phone jammers are prohibited
The supply, possession and operation of mobile phone jammers in Australia is prohibited by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) as such devices can cause significant interference to radiocommunications services, including mobile phone networks.
Use of a jamming device in Australia can result in fines of up to $255,000 or two years imprisonment <<<<<<<<<<<<
It is good to see that the OPs question was actually answered but it is also good that the supplier that Nevd suggested is also a sponsor of this very forum.
Regards
Rob
It is not quite true that it works everywhere. It needs access to a phone network in order to report its position. In a remote area without any mobile phone carriers available it cannot report its position.
It generally uses the GPS signal to ascertain its location, but In the case that the Solid GPS Tracker is unable to acquire a GPS lock, it will locate the closest cell tower and a larger circle will appear on your dashboards map. Allowing you to narrow down the search until the device is able to acquire a GPS signal.
Solid GPS utilises 550 different mobile carriers, switching between them when it detects a better network signal. It is able to switch between the 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G cellular networks automatically.
!! See how well ya angle goes then !!