Someone tried to steal my truck today.
08-23-2006, 09:56 AM
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Coworkers 05 Dodge 2500 4x4 CTD was stolen in Vegas on their honeymoon. Security saw them on camera, they used a key to open the truck....he only took 1 key with him and didn't valet the truck. They found the truck in N Vegas 2 days after the insurance co bought him a new one, everything without a serial # was gone.
I have alarms with ignition kill on all my cars except my beater 99 S10. There is nothing in the S10 and it still gets broken into, just stick a screw driver under the door handle. I have been meaning to wire a kill swith on the truck since the truck is really all there is to steal.
I have alarms with ignition kill on all my cars except my beater 99 S10. There is nothing in the S10 and it still gets broken into, just stick a screw driver under the door handle. I have been meaning to wire a kill swith on the truck since the truck is really all there is to steal.
08-23-2006, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
I called Ravelco, they will be installing the plug tomorrow. Basically, $300 installed, and they come to my job and do it on site. Takes about an hour to install it.
08-23-2006, 12:51 PM
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From Motor Trend :
"The Dodge Ram was followed closely in the rankings by the Ford F-250 and F-350 large pickups. The HLDI said loss claims on pickups had risen in recent years, with payments on the Ford pickups averaging $17,702."
And this is from KHOU website
August 18, 2006
Ford trucks top July's stolen car list in Houston
According to the Houston Police Department, Ford trucks were the most stolen car in Houston in July.
Here is the complete list:
1. Ford Trucks: 213
2. Chevrolet Trucks: 153
3. Honda Cars: 147 (Civic 57.82 percent, Accord 39.46 percent)
4. Dodge Trucks: 130
5. Ford Cars: 72 (Taurus 59.72 percent, Mustang 13.89 percent)
6. Dodge Cars: 66 (Intrepid 50 percent, Stratus 21.21 percent)
7. Chevrolet Cars: 57 (Malibu 21.05 percent, Cavalier 19.30 percent)
8. Toyota Cars: 57 (Camry 54.39 percent, Corolla 29.82%)
9. GMC: 38
10. Buick Cars: 34 (LeSabre 32.35 percent, Century 23.53 percent)
Posted by Adrienne Cody at August 18, 2006 02:39 PM
"The Dodge Ram was followed closely in the rankings by the Ford F-250 and F-350 large pickups. The HLDI said loss claims on pickups had risen in recent years, with payments on the Ford pickups averaging $17,702."
And this is from KHOU website
August 18, 2006
Ford trucks top July's stolen car list in Houston
According to the Houston Police Department, Ford trucks were the most stolen car in Houston in July.
Here is the complete list:
1. Ford Trucks: 213
2. Chevrolet Trucks: 153
3. Honda Cars: 147 (Civic 57.82 percent, Accord 39.46 percent)
4. Dodge Trucks: 130
5. Ford Cars: 72 (Taurus 59.72 percent, Mustang 13.89 percent)
6. Dodge Cars: 66 (Intrepid 50 percent, Stratus 21.21 percent)
7. Chevrolet Cars: 57 (Malibu 21.05 percent, Cavalier 19.30 percent)
8. Toyota Cars: 57 (Camry 54.39 percent, Corolla 29.82%)
9. GMC: 38
10. Buick Cars: 34 (LeSabre 32.35 percent, Century 23.53 percent)
Posted by Adrienne Cody at August 18, 2006 02:39 PM
08-23-2006, 01:13 PM
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They could never steal the car then, unless they tow it off.[/QUOTE]
That's what happened to mine. Middle of the night, no broken glass, nobody heard it start (and you would have). Police have never found it. But, I did get a nice replacement. However, I do need to get a better theft deterant device and Ravelco is very good. I also think that Lojack is a good thing, too if it's flatbedded away.
Tony - I'm glad that you're wife was ok and that the truck was still there. Fixing that stuff is way better than having to deal with the alternatives.
Like everybody, it just sucks having nice things and worrying about some scumbag getting it. There should be tougher laws for this, but more often, it seems like nobody is getting caught. It was a joke when my car was stolen. The Police just act like it's so common, that "your car is likely in a million pieces or on it's way to Mexico and there's nothing that we can do." Sucks to be you attitude.
brian
That's what happened to mine. Middle of the night, no broken glass, nobody heard it start (and you would have). Police have never found it. But, I did get a nice replacement. However, I do need to get a better theft deterant device and Ravelco is very good. I also think that Lojack is a good thing, too if it's flatbedded away.
Tony - I'm glad that you're wife was ok and that the truck was still there. Fixing that stuff is way better than having to deal with the alternatives.
Like everybody, it just sucks having nice things and worrying about some scumbag getting it. There should be tougher laws for this, but more often, it seems like nobody is getting caught. It was a joke when my car was stolen. The Police just act like it's so common, that "your car is likely in a million pieces or on it's way to Mexico and there's nothing that we can do." Sucks to be you attitude.
brian
08-23-2006, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
I called Ravelco, they will be installing the plug tomorrow. Basically, $300 installed, and they come to my job and do it on site. Takes about an hour to install it.
-Mike
08-23-2006, 01:25 PM
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I also ordered a pair of "JimmiJammers" to block the door locks from screwdrivers or slim-jims. At $40 for a pair, they seem like cheap insurance. Got them at www.TruckSecurity.com
Jeff, you might want to get a set for your H2. Here is how easy it is to unlock an H2 door with a screwdriver. Same color as yours too!
Mine looks exactly like this one:
photos from www.jimmijammer.com
Jeff, you might want to get a set for your H2. Here is how easy it is to unlock an H2 door with a screwdriver. Same color as yours too!
Mine looks exactly like this one:
photos from www.jimmijammer.com
08-23-2006, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
one small chip under the door handle. Barely even bent the metal, looks like they were trying to be careful with it. I can touch it up no prob. Just pisses me off more than anything. I seriously hope that those thieves and their entire family gets run over by a bus....twice.
I wonder if the diesel trucks are hard to steal or something? Time for lojack perhaps.
I wonder if the diesel trucks are hard to steal or something? Time for lojack perhaps.
Go figure...
08-25-2006, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Nick K
My brother's 2005 2500 Cummins was stolen and recovered in 5 days. Lojack.
Go figure...
Go figure...
Brian
DIE!!! 
