Anti-theft - GPS - Kill Switch

[Casey4wd]

With my Polaris Ranger recently being stolen from my house, I need to make sure I am on top of anti-theft for when my bronco is back.

Curious what GPS tracking units people have used and like?

What about kill switches?

Alarm Systems?

Trying to make sure I get it done right the first time and deter as many pos thieves as possible.

 

[sykanr0ng]

A lot of car thefts are done with flat bed tow trucks, especially on higher value vehicles.
How often does anyone pay any attention to a car being loaded onto a tow truck?


Just like the easiest way to burglarize a house is to pull up with a moving truck and haul away everything ... nobody pays attention to that.

 

[Casey4wd]

A lot of car thefts are done with flat bed tow trucks, especially on higher value vehicles.
How often does anyone pay any attention to a car being loaded onto a tow truck?


Just like the easiest way to burglarize a house is to pull up with a moving truck and haul away everything ... nobody pays attention to that.

This is 100% dead on. That is how they stole my polaris ranger... put it in a moving truck.

So with this, I need to have a device that notifies me when the vehicle moves. This way, if someone puts it on a flatbed, I am notified immediately that the vehicle is moving.

 

[jim3326]

I put a barrel switch in the inertia loop so it won't start. Best way to keep a tow truck away is park it in a very difficult place to access. I haven't looked into alarm systems in a while but I would think there is one out there that is similar to on-star.

 

[lsukevinc]

if you have an after market ignition, run a switch to under the dash or something similar. i believe msd has a white wire that if it is grounded it will not start.

 

[jasonk]

We use these trackers at work, they work pretty well. You can set up a home geo fence and anytime the vehicle leaves home you'll get a text, email, or both.

https://clearpathgps.com/gps-tracking-devices/

You can view/track real time online too.

Jason

 

[lonesouth]

I should have access to a non-wired GPS tracker with 2 year battery life and no monthly fee for around $200. It is about the size of a deck of cards, and can be located anywhere except the engine bay. Sometime around December is the target launch, I'll post up in the sale forum once we get them. I believe it does geofencing and tow alerts.

 

[SteveL]

I a.have a brakelock on the 72. It's a shame they don't sell em anymore. With a cylinder key on the dash it locks all 4 tires. Kind of a pita to plumb the lines but works great. If I leave the key in it works as a line lock off road.

 

[Casey4wd]

I should have access to a non-wired GPS tracker with 2 year battery life and no monthly fee for around $200. It is about the size of a deck of cards, and can be located anywhere except the engine bay. Sometime around December is the target launch, I'll post up in the sale forum once we get them. I believe it does geofencing and tow alerts.

This would be perfect. I would put this on my trailer, Polaris Ranger (if/when I get another) and the bronco. Might even add the truck in there, but it is much more easily replaced frankly. Please keep us updated.

 

[Casey4wd]

My dad had one of these on a truck. Worked pretty well. Just not sure it is any better than a hidden kill switch. I guess the main benefit is the automatic reset.

https://www.amazon.com/Megatronix-Illuminated-Digital-Immobilizer-Security/dp/B000U3HYN8

CW

 

[Green_Bastard]

There are several alarms that support GPS tracking

https://www.toptenreviews.com/home/auto/best-car-alarms/



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[Rustytruck]

Broncos are too easy to hot wire so ignition kill stuff isn't going to work without locking the hood.

 

[Casey4wd]

Broncos are too easy to hot wire so ignition kill stuff isn't going to work without locking the hood.

True. I have the BC Broncos remote hood release, but that does not stop someone from breaking into the interior and releasing the hood.

I am going to check out the Viper alarms with GPS, kill switch, etc.

 

[B Rousseau]

Killswitch

I have a hidden switch behind the grill, that kills the power to my fitech. Cranks all day long but no fuel. This was something easy for short term. Will do something else like a tracker in the future.

 

[Rustytruck]

With fuel injection you get so many more effective sources for a kill switch.

 

[onpier55]

I use these. Works great to locate.

 

[bronconut73]

Is Lojack not around anymore?

 

[Hozr]

Is Lojack not around anymore?

Mostly only through dealerships now. Not sure if they've gone away from radio broadcast to wifi/BT/Satellite yet but it was pretty pricey last time I looked. $700-900

 

[JefeAZ]

Thinking about running one of these Tile Sports. $20 and the battery lasts a year. Works off cell phone towers or bluetooth with proximity sensors, its tiny and waterproof and can produce an audible sound

https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/products/sport

 

[rmk57]

I use these. Works great to locate.

100 ft. signal range? Pretty much useless, unless your next door neighbor stole your car.