[DeTomaso] Race trailers

[GW]

Don't forget the monthly fees.

I have one for my car but I am doing it myself. I also built a motion 
circuit to keep it off (battery) except when in motion. Sitting in the 
car is enough to turn it on and get it reporting. It also emails my 
blackberry and I can view it's location on my blackberry. This way, the 
car can be driven or trailered, but the minute it is moved, I get notified.

Problem with trailers is a constant power. If you power a trailer from 
the trailer wiring then you hope they hook it up; some times thieves 
don't knowing some run GPS off the power. If you run off a battery you 
need a way to keep the battery always charged. If it runs down then you 
are AOL. Always issues with trailers. Solar panels expensive and not 
realistic. Always difficult issues with trailers.

At least 50% of the trucking industry uses this technology. While theft 
recovery is a benefit, it is not the primary reason it is used.


Gary





michael at michaelshortt.com wrote:
> you can buy them with real time GPS for about $200 now
>   One of my friends owns a buy here pay here car lot and installs one on
> every car he sells
>   Michael Shortt
>
> On Apr 6, 2010 8:17 PM, <wkooiman at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> I wouldn't do lo-jack.  There are cheaper options.  Lo-jack only works in
> areas where the police have the service.
>
> Lo-jack was cool when it came out, but there are other options.  They are
> tied to cell-phone networks and gps.  Some of them provide the gps location
> on a website.
>
> I don't have the rundown on all the options, but I know there's more than
> just lo-jack.
>
> It's pretty common for 18-wheelers to put these locators not just on the
> trailers, but also in some of the packages.  It helps cut down theft.  Or so
> I've read.
>
>
>
>   
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bill Lewis
>> Sent: Apr 6, 2010 7:08 PM
>> To: PANTERA - Wil...
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