[DeTomaso] Race trailers

[Thomas Tornblom]

I've just changed insurance company and the new company wanted me to 
install a tracking device.

I installed a:
http://www.usglobalsat.com/p-256-tr151-gprs.aspx

It has a built in battery that lasts for about 10 days in "motion mode", 
and I have connected a charger to the cars electrical system.

I have a GSM subscription that cost around $2.50 a month, and the 
manufacturer has a free web service where you can track the device.

I'm trying to get it to send me an SMS when it starts moving, but I 
haven't been able to get that to work in conjunction with the web service.

I have a bunch of SMS templates in my cell phone for controlling the 
device, including telling it to make a voice call to me that allows me 
to listen in.

In "motion mode" it has the GPS disabled and only the GSM and motion 
sensing systems are powered on.

It sends a status report daily when stationary and location reports 
every minute when moving.

Thomas


GW skrev:
> 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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