How to protect against having truck stolen.

[GN2018]

Got my faraday pouches today from Amazon.  Maybe not even worth the $15 I spent for two pouches, but at least it’s one less opportunity for an easy grab.  May look into a kill switch if I can find someone that knows what they’re doing.  I’d be a little worried about it voiding my warranty.  But I think a kill switch is more likely to stop the average thief.  
 

I did put my remote in the pouch and tested it.  I could not unlock my doors with the fob in the pouch.  

[swathdiver]

17 minutes ago, GN2018 said:

Got my faraday pouches today from Amazon.  Maybe not even worth the $15 I spent for two pouches, but at least it’s one less opportunity for an easy grab.  May look into a kill switch if I can find someone that knows what they’re doing.  I’d be a little worried about it voiding my warranty.  But I think a kill switch is more likely to stop the average thief.  
 

I did put my remote in the pouch and tested it.  I could not unlock my doors with the fob in the pouch.  

It's not going to void your warranty, it's just a switch and they will probably never see it.

[Thomas Rodriguez]

Claymores? 

[KARNUT]

There were times I spent more time at RV parks or motels than home for work. My truck only notified me one time someone was messing around my truck. Probably the tool box. Just regular factory horn alarm. I don’t worry about  it now didn’t then. That’s what insurance is for. And would be an opportunity for a new ride. I certainly wouldn’t risk my life or shoot someone over it. Too much hassle.

[OnTheReel]

Big problem these days would be getting a replacement truck. Can’t just walk over to the dealer and buy what you had before. Or upgrade for that matter. Upper trims are very scarce and going for a lot more money than your insurance company will give you for the stolen one.

[KARNUT]

11 minutes ago, OnTheReel said:

Big problem these days would be getting a replacement truck. Can’t just walk over to the dealer and buy what you had before. Or upgrade for that matter. Upper trims are very scarce and going for a lot more money than your insurance company will give you for the stolen one.

I always bought what was on sale. Not the cheapest. Contrary to popular opinion. There are deals out there. Insurance will pay market value. Check out car pro. Com. 

[PapaFix]

I have 2 alarms on my truck. The dealership installed the second one because thieves were stealing stuff off their lot and the factory one wasn't going off! You should see me set off both by accident. I have two fobs. Speaking of fobs, and faraday bags... Don't you have to take the fob out of the bag? It's not 100% right? I can tell you of a time I was at a shady motel and rolled my Harley inside the room at night! LOL! Cant do that with a truck though.

[Jumen]

Check this out bro you can get this security system installed for a rough estimate of 400 ish labor and equipment. Comes with kill switch , encrypted codes for key fobs, vehicle tracking as well as a 2-way pager that notifies you exactly what's going on with your truck. Seems like you can send those pouches back this is the full package right here.  

https://www.viper.com/car/security/product/3305v/viper-lcd-2-way-security-system

[PapaFix]

Those are good alarms. I had a similar type (Scorpio) on one of my Harleys. It even had a proximity alert so if anyone got within 2ft it would go off. The only problem was when my pager went off and I was at a rally I'd hot foot it back to find it was okay. But overall, havin a pager is great.

[Grumpy Bear]

Dad use to say locks keep the honest man honest.

Everything else a determined thief can defeat.

 

I just remember that:

I was born with nothing.

Will leave with nothing.

Nothing is worth trading for the living that comes in between.

 

God will sort out the rest.