Tracking devices for Vehicles/Rigs.

[1993toy]

In the last few months I've seen several post on Facebook about stolen tow rigs/rigs and trailers etc. I hate to be paranoid, but I also hate the thought of someone stealing my rig and getting away with it.

Does anyone use/know of a 12v powered onboard tracking device?

 

[bad80cj]

no but I'm curious

 

[lowbudgetjunk]

Some car alarms come with this feature, along with autostart. It will ping if it leaves a certain radius or if it is activated. Monthly subscription fees do apply.

 

[SHELBS44]

I know caterpillar equipment including skid steers have it. Epecially on the rental side. I can see what they use

 

[LightBnDr]

Tracking devices for Vehicles/Rigs.

EDIT: Ok I was just a sarcastic jerk for a second. Yes look into it. It's well worth the investment. I have always wondered why I haven't heard of anyone else doing it

 

[zukimaster]

Yes they make them, the buy here- pay here car lots use them everyday, they hide it under the dash and can track the car anywhere.

 

[cj7-377]

I work at a car dealership and I put a tracking device on every use car that leaves our lot . They work off of the cars 12 volt system and the new ones I'm using have a backup battery build into them . Cost around a $100 bucks a car. The company is called gold star

 

[mdo817]

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=automatic+car+tracker&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=61821795305&hvpos=1t4&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5375072305306048940&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_8whnqcdujc_b

http://networkfleet.verizon.com/?s_clid=4c9beb9d2f11553498cc15afa9473bd1

 

[1993toy]

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=automatic+car+tracker&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=61821795305&hvpos=1t4&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5375072305306048940&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_8whnqcdujc_b

http://networkfleet.verizon.com/?s_clid=4c9beb9d2f11553498cc15afa9473bd1

Thanks. I did search and had similar findings. I'm looking for real world experience, I don't want to waste my $$ on some piece that quits working.

I'm sure most companies want a monthly fee. It would be nice to have one that charges a little more up front and then if you ever need it you pay an additional fee in lieu of monthly charges. Probably a pipe dream.

 

[1993toy]

Re: Tracking devices for Vehicles/Rigs.

EDIT: Ok I was just a sarcastic jerk for a second. Yes look into it. It's well worth the investment. I have always wondered why I haven't heard of anyone else doing it

I'm curious to what ya said.....feel free to repeat.

 

[money_pit_yj]

Put a LoJack on it.

 

[clemsonjeep]

Curious about this also...

 

[KPatterson]

My buggy is kept in the garage. Although its not running and drivable yet, I have more money in it then my other 3 vehicles combined. Although its not traceable I will have evidence/footage to help aid the situation. I have cameras in the garage, all around the house and an overhead garage door sensor tied into my security system. Should somebody **** with my home and or buggy, I will know immediately. Oh, by the way my company is www.systematicsecurity.net

 

[Bebop]

Hide an old iPhone somewhere with a network connection ? They have a "find if lost" function that pin points the location of the phone on your computer if you activate it.

 

[zukimaster]

Hide an old iPhone somewhere with a network connection ? They have a "find if lost" function that pin points the location of the phone on your computer if you activate it.

. Now how you going to keep a old phone charged up all the time while it's hide?

 

[smbroady82]

. Now how you going to keep a old phone charged up all the time while it's hide?

by using 'the force' .... duh

 

[SHELBS44]

Not a bad idea Have it supplied all the time with some kind of voltage and it might work

 

[gottagofast]

. Now how you going to keep a old phone charged up all the time while it's hide?

With a charge cord... Hard wired or plugged into a hidden receptical

 

[LightBnDr]

Re: Tracking devices for Vehicles/Rigs.

I'm curious to what ya said.....feel free to repeat.

Well, no harm intended really. I have a seriously bad habit of being a smart ass and it definitely hasn't gained me any friends.

Basically I said that there are a TON of products out there. To discuss what any of us may use online with people we don't know I think is a poor idea.

All I can say is I don't and wouldn't use any product that uses a 12v power source or a 3rd party monitoring company.

 

[JRowe]

Re: Tracking devices for Vehicles/Rigs.



I'm curious to what other options there are. Most everything I've seen is 12v, with some type of monitoring.