I'm thinking of getting one of these to use on a trailer we have at our place in the country. Anyone have any experience with these? I'm looking for best value, reasonable monthly subscription rates, etc..
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JJEH
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No first hand experience but have a look at the Milwaukee® TICK™ Tool and Equipment Tracker. I found it on Summit Racing by chance.
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They had a different brand as well, but I can't find it anymore.
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I just seen the reviews are not so great... apparently you have to be in a 100' radius in order to track it. That's nonsense...
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Milwaukee TICK Tool and Equipment Trackers 48-21-2000 - Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing
They had a different brand as well, but I can't find it anymore.
EDIT:
I just seen the reviews are not so great... apparently you have to be in a 100' radius in order to track it. That's nonsense...
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We had rented a large generator on a trailer to run a huge water well pump at a duck blind. Near the middle of nowhere along Ohio river in Western Kentuck.
Generator had mechanical problem.
I told rental company and was going to give them directions, but he said “I see the location on my computer “.
So I assume it has a cellular tracker. Was MUCH easier for them to find in the woods than directions.
He said all their expensive stuff had them..for theft recovery.
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Generator had mechanical problem.
I told rental company and was going to give them directions, but he said “I see the location on my computer “.
So I assume it has a cellular tracker. Was MUCH easier for them to find in the woods than directions.
He said all their expensive stuff had them..for theft recovery.
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THE PILGRIM
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I want the one the rental folks use.
Good idea, I'll have to stop at a couple rental places and ask them what they use. Maybe they'll tell me, maybe they won't.
The issue is paying the monthly fee for the tracking service. If you think it is worth the price of the device plus the monthly service, I guess it is . . .
If it is only for a few months and it is not unreasonable it will be worth it. After I get a garage built it won't be needed anymore but for the meantime I'll know that my trailer and its contents are somewhat protected.
I use SPOT trackers on a UTV, an ATV, and an equipment trailer. Like Muss Muggins said you need to pay an annual fee for the connection to the satellite system that keeps tabs on the tracker.
Jon651
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These type of trackers need a power source (like a car battery) and a cellular connection (you can add one to your current plan). If you can justify the costs and upkeep over the cost of adding a theft rider for the trailer on your current insurance then it should be worth it. Just remember, a GPS tracker can be defeated by a thief who knows what to look for; not so much for an insurance policy!
These SPOT trackers look pretty good. After reading the do's and dont's about mounting I'm curious as to how you have yours mounted. Is your trailer enclosed?
We have insurance, it's just that I can't stand a thief and would want to get him caught and charged with as many crimes as possible.
Cheap cell phone with connection to battery or solar trickle charge. There has to be a way to hide it. There are lots of used phones around.
If I hid a cheap cell phone on a trailer and the trailer was then stolen, how do I determine the location of the trailer with the hidden cellphone on it?
If it was possible to do this with a cell phone it still wouldn't work for us. Our location is spotty when it comes to using a cell phone and it doesn't matter who the carrier might be. I know GPS works as some of the surveying companies use it as well as some of the local farmers.
I guess it would depend on if the cell phone has GPS on it. Mine does. But maybe some older cheap ones do not?
"Find MY Phone" app. Just like the Cops track cell phone pings unless it is turned off. I believe GPS is another feature. Not sure.
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We have insurance, it's just that I can't stand a thief and would want to get him caught and charged with as many crimes as possible.[/QUOTE]
GPS trackers will tell you where the item that has the tracker on it is located, full or empty unless the tracker is found/removed. First thing a thief will do is break into the trailer and remove –sell any items worth disposing of. Some building will block a gps signal; sometimes I can’t get one inside my house, so you only know the last location of the tracker location. I had thought about a tracker but the fees I don’t want to pay. My solutions was buying several trail cams and place them around my trailer/objects I want to protect, pictures of individuals, vehicles better for prosecution of those who actually had stolen your objects. Have also DVR on and around the house, also takes good high quality videos and have prosecuted one individual already. So far my investments have paid off in my remote location. This is what works for me. If you’re worried about your trailer being stolen on a job site you need other options but you can move a trail cam if you have a place to hide it where your trailer is setting. Just my .02
GPS trackers will tell you where the item that has the tracker on it is located, full or empty unless the tracker is found/removed. First thing a thief will do is break into the trailer and remove –sell any items worth disposing of. Some building will block a gps signal; sometimes I can’t get one inside my house, so you only know the last location of the tracker location. I had thought about a tracker but the fees I don’t want to pay. My solutions was buying several trail cams and place them around my trailer/objects I want to protect, pictures of individuals, vehicles better for prosecution of those who actually had stolen your objects. Have also DVR on and around the house, also takes good high quality videos and have prosecuted one individual already. So far my investments have paid off in my remote location. This is what works for me. If you’re worried about your trailer being stolen on a job site you need other options but you can move a trail cam if you have a place to hide it where your trailer is setting. Just my .02
flagman1776
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Remove the wheels, bag the lug nuts. Take both with you. Might even put a wheel lock on the bare lug.
