Bronco Location

[bax]

I put an Apple air tag in my broncos. I didn't used to think much about them getting stolen. But with the interest in broncos I find more and more people looking at it in the parking lots. I mean face it, they are easy to steal if someone wanted it. I really wonder about some of the people I find looking at it. It's the ones that see you getting close and they move away. Not the ones that stay and want to talk. But now I can hand a cop my phone and say it went that away. Please go find it. I am sure there are better ways to do this but I figured what the heck, can't hurt. Yes I did hide the tag.

 

[Yeller]

Great idea Bax. My concern more than around home is hotel parking lots. Freaks me out to no end. Often why we camp or stay in houses. Thieves should be executable on the spot.

 

[Shimmy]

this is a great idea!

 

[toddz69]

I just read about these a few days ago and did some research on them. Seems like a good option for our trucks - the only downside that some noted was the delay in updates on location compared to some other options. But the price compared to those options was appealing.

Todd Z.

 

[ssray]

Thieves should be executable on the spot

Well, horse thieves used to get lynched…if the movies are correct! I cant say I’ve seen statistics on it though.

 

[Oldtimer]

Must have worked, I haven't heard of a horse being stolen in years.

I have had a Trackimo in my side X side for years. https://trackimo.com/

 

[sprdv1]

I put an Apple air tag in my broncos. I didn't used to think much about them getting stolen. But with the interest in broncos I find more and more people looking at it in the parking lots. I mean face it, they are easy to steal if someone wanted it. I really wonder about some of the people I find looking at it. It's the ones that see you getting close and they move away. Not the ones that stay and want to talk. But now I can hand a cop my phone and say it went that away. Please go find it. I am sure there are better ways to do this but I figured what the heck, can't hurt. Yes I did hide the tag.

hey whatever it takes brother. these things are way too pricey now to not take some pre emptive measures

 

[Revelation]

If I had Bax's Broncos I would pony up and get a real time GPS to protect them.

 

[Tiko433]

How often does it need charging?

 

[okie4570]

How often does it need charging?

I've seen several mention 12-18 months. Sounds like most just change the battery yearly.

 

[Bronco_007]

I put an Apple air tag in my broncos. I didn't used to think much about them getting stolen. But with the interest in broncos I find more and more people looking at it in the parking lots. I mean face it, they are easy to steal if someone wanted it. I really wonder about some of the people I find looking at it. It's the ones that see you getting close and they move away. Not the ones that stay and want to talk. But now I can hand a cop my phone and say it went that away. Please go find it. I am sure there are better ways to do this but I figured what the heck, can't hurt. Yes I did hide the tag.

Same here. I hid mine too. Love the peace of mind. Might be a false sense of security but I like the ability to find it.

 

[Bronco_007]

Well, horse thieves used to get lynched…if the movies are correct! I cant say I’ve seen statistics on it though.

Hanging is still a legal method of execution for horse thriving in the commonwealth of Kentucky!

 

[Tiko433]

I've seen several mention 12-18 months. Sounds like most just change the battery yearly.

Dam. That’s awesome

 

[Bitch'nBronco]

I've been thinking about getting one as well and attaching it to the back side of the tail light housing

 

[DirtDonk]

Don’t make the top secret locations too public.
If anyone comes up with a double secret probation spot like that, mention that you have one and let those interested PM you.
That way it doesn’t instantly go out to the rest of the world as we speak, with no respect to who’s watching.

 

[Glass Pony]

Hanging is still a legal method of execution for horse thriving in the commonwealth of Kentucky!

We did our last one here in Delaware in 1996. He had the choice of needle or the rope.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Bailey

 

[mac14562]

I have several, work truck (as a pipeline inspector, i stay in hotels 250 to 300 nights of the year), my tractor AND my trailer, my dog, my jeep and even my luggage(It's always a relief to know if my luggage is on the same flight as I am) And even my Bronco, although it's in pieces. The only times it was invaluable were when the dog took a little wayward romp in the rock quarry behind me and when my luggage was on it's way to Chicago while I was on my way to Jamaica for a "job". The rest of the times it's just good to know evrything is in it's place. Pretty inexpensive, around 25 to 30 bucks apiece and the peace of mind is well worth it. A couple of things to note, I believe they are phone specific, Android for Android, Apple for Apple and they operate from other "like" phones to ping your device to gain it's location. Cities or suburban areas are great, rural areas take a bit longer to ping the device. Hope this helps.

 

[snipes243]

I have them in mine as well unfortunately, if the thief has an Iphone it will pop up that an airtag is following him. Recently apple released a change that will allow who ever is being tracked to locate the tag through the find your phone app. I guess they have had issues with people using to stalk other people.


https://www.foxnews.com/tech/are-you-being-stalked-simple-software-update-can-save-your-life

 

[mac14562]

On a similar note, a lady in Missouri just got arrested last week for tracking down and killing the thieves that stole her car. Don't know the whole specifics and there may be more to the story.

 

[1970 Palmer]

On a similar note, a lady in Missouri just got arrested last week for tracking down and killing the thieves that stole her car. Don't know the whole specifics and there may be more to the story.

That's one jury I ask to sit on.