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06-17-2008, 07:31 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 28' Safari SE
Placitas
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,068
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Quote:
Originally Posted by airbassador
FYI.. I know folks that use these and they work well:
DEWALT DS500 : MOBILELOCK GPS Locator with Anti-Theft Alarm
It's made for hiding in your toolbox, or tucking under the hood of your dozer.
It requires a $20/month cellular service contract, however the peace of mind is worth it.
You can add a motion sensor that turns it into a device that protects a whole room (i.e. interior) for not much more, and if they steal your whole trailer, track it via the GPS
I believe you have to call the cell # to activate and deactivate however, so if you're memory challenged, you'll set it off a lot.
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This looks pretty cool - is it very expensive? $20/month for cellular monitoring is pretty reasonable.
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06-17-2008, 08:14 AM
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#42
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
1973 27' Overlander
1963 19' Globetrotter
Naples
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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Packing in Florida
Quote:
Originally Posted by doorgunner
This is interesting- How about a time delay motion activated thing that would activate lets say a 600DB siren inside the trailer. This would probably get their attention! Oh but wait- here in california the thief is protected against owners trying to protect their assets- And if you camp out in the trailer and beat the living tar out of them they win also. It stinks- get a professional hit man- another reason why everyone should be born with a fully automatic weapon. My list is growing.
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Doorgunner,you just need to move,here in Florida we`re allowed to shoot them.The bad guys don`t know who`s packing,this is one of the easiest states to get concealed weapons permit,just like my credit card,never leave home without it.Dave
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06-17-2008, 09:07 AM
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#43
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3 Rivet Member
1972 29' Ambassador
Harrah
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 110
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimandrod
This looks pretty cool - is it very expensive? $20/month for cellular monitoring is pretty reasonable.
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The Mobilelock GPS/Alarm unit, with the add on motion detector is currently listed on Amazon.com for $599. Without the motion detector, it's $499. You'll want the motion sensor, and even at 599, it seems to be a good value considering everything it will do for you. It will monitor the room for intrusion and call. If the unit itself senses motion, i.e. the trailer starts moving, it will call. And when it calls, you can track it's location via their website and it's built in GPS. I believe it has an over-temperature sensor and will also call if it gets too hot... i.e. a fire. You'll need to verify this though. Another advantage is being fully self contained, you can move it around. Use it in the RV when it's in storage, then put it in your workshop to guard that when you're off on a trip.
Amazon.com: DEWALT MobileLock GPS Locator with Anti-Theft Alarm plus Indoor Motion Detector #DS510K: Home Improvement
I know it sounds like I'm a salesman, but I have no ties to this product, it's just what I've decided I'll be getting when I finish my Airstream. The only caveat is I don't know enough about the cellular coverage. I 'think' it's T-Mobile, but haven't verified, and I don't know how well it will work when roaming and going cross country.
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06-17-2008, 01:20 PM
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#44
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2 Rivet Member
2006 28' Safari SE
Halifax
, Nova Scotia, CANADA
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 87
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Here is my solution
The simple things usually work best. I'll let the pictures explain.
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2006 Silverado 2500HD/LT EC SB 4x4 Duramax/Allison,
Hensley Arrow , Honda EU2000i (propane),
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06-17-2008, 04:19 PM
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#45
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Rivet Master
2006 30' Classic S/O
Currently Looking...
Mohrsville
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jun 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jzelle
The simple things usually work best. I'll let the pictures explain.
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As the Guiness guys say...BRILLIANT!!!
Better patent that, but only after you give us a bill of materials .
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2006 30' Classic W Slide & Limited Package Katarina
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NQ3U (was KB3UOM)
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06-17-2008, 05:12 PM
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#46
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Rivet Master
2012 28' International
Currently Looking...
New Orleans
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimandrod
Nope - not for me - if everyone is born with a weapon then you can have mine. I have no need or desire to own one.
I look at it this way, it's all only material stuff. It's all insured. It's all replaceable! If someone wants to rob my TV or stereo they can have it. I have no interest in ending someone's life if they attempt to take something out of my trailer.
Just my 2 cents.
(Doorgunner this is not intended to be a flame. I respect your choice to own a weapon and I will not ridicule you for that choice. I just have a different opinion)
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I agree when it comes to material things but when it comes to life and welfare of my family I have to go with Doorgunner. This to is not a flame and said with respect.
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2012 International Serenity 28
2005 Safari 25 SS Traded
1968 Globetrotter Sold
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06-17-2008, 06:07 PM
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#47
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Rivet Master
2008 28' Safari SE
Placitas
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,068
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Clark
I agree when it comes to material things but when it comes to life and welfare of my family I have to go with Doorgunner. This to is not a flame and said with respect.
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Jim - I see your point too.
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06-18-2008, 06:23 AM
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#48
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2 Rivet Member
2006 28' Safari SE
Halifax
, Nova Scotia, CANADA
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 87
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DEITZ645
As the Guiness guys say...BRILLIANT!!!
Better patent that, but only after you give us a bill of materials .
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3/4" aluminum (what else!) tubing with the ends slightly squashed to fit the latch handles, and some 5/8" wood doweling to join them. The doweling was not a great fit, so I put some shrinkable tubing over it.
One end is permanently attached and the other end is secured with a cotter pin.
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If you need to turn on your air conditioner,you've gone too far south!
2006 Safari SE 28W/LS,
2006 Silverado 2500HD/LT EC SB 4x4 Duramax/Allison,
Hensley Arrow , Honda EU2000i (propane),
160W Solar, 400W sinewave inverter,
3-stage smart charger, Xantrex battery monitor,
Sirius satelite radio
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06-18-2008, 08:25 AM
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INSANITY CENTRAL
1986 32' Excella
Airstream Funeral Coach
Citrus Heights
, California
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimandrod
Just my 2 cents.
(Doorgunner this is not intended to be a flame. I respect your choice to own a weapon and I will not ridicule you for that choice. I just have a different opinion)
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No Worries mate!
Without the FREE exchange of idea's we all become alike. Now that would be a terrible thing!
Without weapons we become subjects- the gov't needs to fear us.
One of the things I enjoy about this forum is that most have their brain's turned on.
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Proud Appellation American
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IGLOO (Ice Cube, 50 Quart )
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06-19-2008, 04:43 PM
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#50
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Classic 30
Sum Wear
, Ohio
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 594
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doorgunner
No Worries mate!
blah blah blah
Without weapons we become subjects- the gov't needs to fear us.
blah blah blah
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Dude, I hate to tell you this, but we is the gov't
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06-19-2008, 09:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sky
Dude, I hate to tell you this, but we is the gov't
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In theory, anyway. Respectfully, I'm kinda with doorgunner on this one. IMHO, that was part of the founding father's intention. Experience with the King and all that.
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06-20-2008, 03:58 AM
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Cyclist
2007 28' International CCD
Windermere
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 457
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Elitist regimes evolve into what they are. An early move is always to disarm the populace. The greater good of the people stated as the reason. The 2nd amendment is one of the things that makes this country great. You pack or you don't. But, at least you have the choice.
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2011 F 250 Big Honking Diesel
DTV 5lnb on a tripod.
Wilson wired repeater with YAG.
Two big screens
15dB Backfire WiFi antenna and WaveMagnum
Centramatics.
Hawkshead Tire Monitors.
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06-20-2008, 09:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 25' Tradewind
Irmo
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 744
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I certainly don't agree with a "shoot first, ask questions later" mentality, but I do believe in protecting myself and my family from harm. If you know what you're doing with a weapon, you don't HAVE to kill anyone. I'm certainly not going to hide inside my home and wait for someone to finish robbing me blind and possibly ruining my vintage Airstream. If I have to approach an intruder, I prefer to be armed to the gills just in case they are. Someone crazy/desparate enough to break into your home/vehicle/travel trailer is very likely carrying a weapon of their own.
Before this thread gets too far off topic, I absolutley love the idea for the locking mechanism. Super simple, yet really effective. I'm definitely going to make a set of those!
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Unrestored 1969 25' Tradewind
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06-20-2008, 10:23 PM
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#54
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Rivet Master
2008 28' Safari SE
Placitas
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jzelle
The simple things usually work best. I'll let the pictures explain.
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It looks like a pretty effective device. Actually, it's pretty ingenious!
It does add an element of security but if an intruder really wants to get in they will. There were some recent break-ins in our area and they just smashed the window in the door and helped themselves to the contents of the RV.
We store our AS in a secure facility that closes at night. The area is protected with motion detectors. I don't lose much sleep at night with it being stored there.
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06-20-2008, 11:27 PM
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#55
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4 Rivet Member
2000 34' Limited
Somewhere in Western
, North Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Signage
My grandmother had a sign on the back door of her home:
"Beware of flying objects, some may be bullets!"
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06-21-2008, 12:10 AM
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TAC-TN3
2005 31' Classic
near nashville
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Join Date: May 2007
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i must be a little dense but i cannot tell where this device attaches on the trailer, what it does, i keep looking at the pix, but nothing registers. could someone help an old person' get with it'.
are we allowed to post NRA stickers on our doors?
thanks for your help. pat
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06-21-2008, 06:30 AM
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#57
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2 Rivet Member
2006 28' Safari SE
Halifax
, Nova Scotia, CANADA
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by transplant
i must be a little dense but i cannot tell where this device attaches on the trailer, what it does, i keep looking at the pix, but nothing registers. could someone help an old person' get with it'.
are we allowed to post NRA stickers on our doors?
thanks for your help. pat
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It simply "locks" the two window latches together to keep them from being turned from the outside.
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If you need to turn on your air conditioner,you've gone too far south!
2006 Safari SE 28W/LS,
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Hensley Arrow , Honda EU2000i (propane),
160W Solar, 400W sinewave inverter,
3-stage smart charger, Xantrex battery monitor,
Sirius satelite radio
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06-21-2008, 08:46 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 28' Safari SE
Placitas
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jzelle
It simply "locks" the two window latches together to keep them from being turned from the outside.
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It looks like it is very effective. How long does it take to remove it? If you had one on the emergency escape window could it be removed fast enough for a quick exit?
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06-21-2008, 09:25 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2006 28' Safari SE
Halifax
, Nova Scotia, CANADA
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 87
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimandrod
It looks like it is very effective. How long does it take to remove it? If you had one on the emergency escape window could it be removed fast enough for a quick exit?
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Just a second or two. Pull out the cotter pin and slide back the tube.
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If you need to turn on your air conditioner,you've gone too far south!
2006 Safari SE 28W/LS,
2006 Silverado 2500HD/LT EC SB 4x4 Duramax/Allison,
Hensley Arrow , Honda EU2000i (propane),
160W Solar, 400W sinewave inverter,
3-stage smart charger, Xantrex battery monitor,
Sirius satelite radio
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05-02-2010, 05:45 PM
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#60
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4 Rivet Member
1970 27' Overlander
ARLINGTON
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 335
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doorgunner
No Worries mate!
Without the FREE exchange of idea's we all become alike. Now that would be a terrible thing!
Without weapons we become subjects- the gov't needs to fear us.
One of the things I enjoy about this forum is that most have their brain's turned on.
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I personally perfer NOT TO be a subject.... I prefer to be happy, safe and FREE with a weapon
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