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Old 07-13-2020, 09:12 PM   #29
71CHEVYSHORTBED402
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Re: How do you protect your investment from theft ?

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Originally Posted by special-K View Post
Honestly, I rely on being in a safe location where I live. I don't feel that is good enough these days with the internet, streetscape, the high value these trucks now hold, and the lack of anti-theft. I block mine in when at home and most of the time my son's truck is home when I am not. I used to have enough vehicles that a person couldn't tell if anyone was home or not, and something was always blocked in.
I want to do more, so I'll do a simple disconnect and skip the electronics and screaming alarms. GPS tracking is a good idea, though, if you want any hope of recovery. Where I leave it away from home is a concern I never had. It sucks that now I can't feel comfortable parking my OLD TRUCK at a park to head out backpack camping or leave it along a river while I spend the day fishing and enjoying the river. These are things I always enjoyed doing in my truck. Thieves suck!!
Thieves are the worst, certainly one of them. If I could figure out an arm release safety device I'd declare it justice.

My area is undergoing a big change giving reason to be (not feel) less comfortable. Many areas are, I just happen to border Ca. I block mine as well, it's not even drivable Like I said above, the more obstacles you create the better chance you still own it.
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