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GPS tracking device


confuseHi to everyone.

My wife and i have just taken possesion of a new Owen A van. At a cost of $54,000 we are keen to hold onto it especially as it will be our home for quite a few years while we travel around Aussie (currently in Tassie).I have been reading up on a GPS tracking system that can be used to keep track of the van should it be stolen.This system  has a 'GEO fence' that sends a text message to our phone with the coordinates of the vans location,should it be moved from the spot where you left it.

Is anyone out there curently using this or a similar device and if so any feed back would be really appreciated. I will however mention that our current insurer has advised me that there is NO reduction on our monthly premium if this device is fitted !!!!!!

 



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Now that sounds Interesting.  Expensive ?

Cheers,

Sheba.



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I think this is the sight you are looking for Ive spoken to some 4x4 friends how have trackers in cars thay say that thay are good when your in phone contact other wise remove your  towing hitch off your van if you are going away for a long time.

 

http://www.polarisgps.com/;au



-- Edited by gst on Sunday 3rd of July 2011 05:16:16 PM



-- Edited by gst on Sunday 3rd of July 2011 07:39:07 PM

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There was some questions raised on a number of motoring forums regarding the effectiveness of tracking devices once outside the built up areas of our capital cities As usual unless it happens within sight of the GPO then those out in the sticks don't get a look in. If insurers don't recognize the value then there is need for caution if setting out to install one . Also are there ongoing fees for monitoring the tracker.

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here's a couple of early post on this subject

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t42364766/satelite-tracking-of-your-caravan-or-mobile-home-if-stolen/

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t42250076/stolen-vansmotorhomes-this-is-one-way-to-find-them/



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Thanks for the feedback everyone,the unit was quoted at $299.00 and there was the cost of the SIM card.Apart from that nothing else relating to additional costs.I have been advised that if anyone really wants your van (ie proffesionals) they will carry their own coupling and even a 12v angle grinder.Seems like either way you cannot win !!!!!!


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if they want something bad enough they'll get it,



-- Edited by milo on Tuesday 5th of July 2011 08:34:58 PM

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that is true your only trying to keep the honest bloke honest pro crims will get what they want.



-- Edited by gst on Tuesday 5th of July 2011 09:40:51 PM

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hey come on guys, crims like gubby have to make a living smilebiggrin



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Like your new avatar gst smile

Okay! I know I've gone off topic...
but I class that as conversation smile



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 Cheers. Pam.

Safe and happy travels everyone.

 



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everybody goes off topic now and again, its how we learn things



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tks mate keep changing till I find one I realy like



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