[DeTomaso] Race trailers

[gow2 at rc-tech.net]

$2.50 a month is very very good!



> 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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