Security

[gregg]

use the search feature -deadbolt-. There is a WONDERFUL description w/photos. posted 11-24-03...it's on my project list. Good luck.

[COArgosy78]

Wondered if anyone has checked out or looked into the security lock called the Trailer Keeper. Kept seeing the ad up in the right hand corner of the Forum Home page. Looks like a tire boot setup. We are looking for something as added safeguard, even tho so far no problem of this sort. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[markparker22]

I use a tire boot type of lock, called Alpha lock, which clamps around the tire and rim. However for this to be effective you must prevent the tire from being removed (or replaced) so this calls for a second layer of defense: Lugnut locks (I use Gorilla brand), one per tire. I also remove the hitch equipment from the tow vehicle receiver and leave it locked to the trailer, hitchball and all, with the hitch pin locks (receiver and ball coupler locks) in place.

And now for the belt and suspenders....I installed a Radio Shack home security alarm box with a dedicated deep cycle battery that is recharged by the univolt with an isolator switch. Other elements used are a roof mounted siren and a (doppler) beam detector mounted opposite the main entry door and aimed at the beam reflector mounted on the door. The whole security system is armed by a round security key lock switch mounted on the exterior (installed through the exterior wall) at the approximate height of the main door lock. If the main door is opened the alarm sounds instantly when armed. If a window break-in occurs the alarm sounds when the beam is broken. I would not use an infra-red dectector due to false alarms cause by air currents. My experience over the years has been these beam detectors are more reliable than infra-red detectors and magnetic switch detectors which degrade over time. If you wanted to add a vibration type of detector, this may detect a trailer being stolen by hauling away (like they do in Mexico with tow trucks used to steal vehicles!)

Hope this helps....

[Over59]

What to know were your trailer is, try this. http://www.gpsnorthamerica.com/

[Over59]

Too expensive, try this.


http://www.gpsanywhere.com/gTechnicalSpecifications.php

[markparker22]

This GPSAnywhere technology sounds very interesting! Does anyone have any experience with this? It appears to be a web based service where you can access your GPSLocator device via their service which uses cell phone technology and a GPS receiver in/on the item being located. The GPS coordinates are sent to their service and they report this location to you. I wonder if they give you a map oriented position as well as the GPS coordinates. This system would require that the GPSLocator device be in an area covered by cell phone service. I like the fact that the system would work in many countries, although in cell service areas only.

[Over59]

Exactly. You could watch your AS on it's way to Mexico via the internet. Prehaps even arrange a rally along the way if you catch my drift. Hook this up in your stored AS with a small solar panel and you are ready for the bad guys.
I would be really neat if you could remotely activate your brakes just to tease them a little.