Locked or Unlocked
Due to a rash of truck break ins here in the RGV (Rio Grande Valley), we have been discussing the merits of leaving our pickups locked or unlocked? The thieves do more damage breaking in than they w...
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BobsYourUncle wrote:
A visual deterrent helps too.
I have my truck alarmed, as it is also my work vehicle with a lot of tools.
The alarm will sound if a door is opened, or a tool box, or the truck hood, or tailgate.
But, as a deterrent to not touch it, I have blinking blue LED's in all 4 corners. Each of the backup lights and both high beam lights blink blue continuously when the alarm is set.
Can't see them much during the day but at night it is very obvious. Also a blinking LED on the dash. It reflects through the entire interior of the cab.
A visual deterrent will usually tell a criminal to move on to the next vehicle.
These LEDs are cheap and easy to install. The unit comes with a module that blinks when power is applied. You could put those in without an alarm and either wire it to come on with the ignition off, or put a toggle switch someplace out of sight.
Double ditto. I'd add a very shrill and loud alarm that goes off if the vehicle's door is jarred. Criminals don't like to be noticed and that setup would draw everyone's attention. Curbside parking gives them a quick getaway too.
