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lgmoore
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GPS Tracking, Non Motorized Trailer.

10/23/2010 1:11 AM

I have had 3 small car trailers stolen, is the technology available to put a GPS device on the next trailer I buy (in case it gets stolen) so the police or myself could track it and locate it and maybe recover it. Thanks, Larry Moore
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10/23/2010 9:17 AM

You'd need a power source on the trailer.

The product LoJack (not an endorsement) comes to mind, but it may be more expensive that the trailer.

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10/23/2010 10:37 AM

That sounds like a wonderful government solution - maybe the can give a tax credit or rebate on it.
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10/23/2010 10:32 PM

There are no passive trackers. All the ones in use draw power. I suppose you could plae a 12 car battery on the trailer to operate the lights, with a trailer plug to keept it charged and another plug to run the brakes etc, as I think these trailers need power brakes.

With a battery, as well as a hidden battery next to the lojack or equivalent, it would operate for a while. A unit that had a 5% duty cycle of on power would last longer.

A friend of mine leases high end cars and he install three trackers in each,

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10/24/2010 12:38 AM

GPS are used to track wild life and those batteries although small last for several months.

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10/24/2010 8:06 AM

Go to brickhouse security. I think You will find what You need there.

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10/24/2010 9:55 AM

Sure looks like an open market exist if one could apply 'GPS' to Tools, Trailers, and Construction equipment. Jim
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10/24/2010 12:13 PM

In addition to a tracking system there are relatively inexpensive game trail cameras, easily concealed, that can record the deed and provide evidence which although may not be admissible in a court of law, may aide in establishing a "one-on-one" relationship with the perpetrator and an aluminum baseball bat, if the situation presents itself.

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