Theft Prevention...

[Bronc-O]

You should...your Tahoe is on the list....Honda civics, Silverado's, and tailgates from any truck!...at least here in Texas!

Catalytic converter theft is a big thing now.

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[BonzosBronco]

Anyone looking at the security raised lid hard tops by Tuffy? Like to keep my clubs in the back and was considering this so someone doesn’t walk by and lift them out

 

[ipongtreat]

Recently had my window smashed on my truck while my wife and I went biking in Kerrville, TX. It was in a fairly well-trafficked park so I’m sure it was a very quick smash and (attempted) grab. Been researching window treatments that would slow a thief down in that scenario (and reduce the shards of glass in the vehicle). We will see about that. Leaving a vehicle sitting at a trail head/remote camp site that’s loaded up with proper recovery gear, repair tools, off-road power accessories, camping gear, etc. is certainly not for the faint of heart or the poorly insured. Gotta get out there, though. Life’s too short.

 

[nastyMAC]

I also worry about getting keyed/door dings etc. I wish there was a good 24/7 video recording option like tesla has.

Owl cam!

 

[Catmandu]

As a previous soft top Jeep owner, I never locked the doors or left anything of value inside. However, I also did not have remote or push button start. Found this to be an interesting read:

https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/...len-in-minutes-from-pasco-county-neighborhood

 

[Rover72]

My '20 Tremor has been broken into and almost stolen twice in 4 months. Ravelco kill switch saved it.

Just looked at the Ravelco site. This looks like a winner solution to me.
How much damage did they do in the breakins?

 

[Raptor.Tremor.Bronco]

Just looked at the Ravelco site. This looks like a winner solution to me.
How much damage did they do in the breakins?

Broke door handle the first time and tried to program a key but it didn't work, them I got ravelco. Second time the pulled the computer and wiring harness out of the truck to swap the computer and drive off but ravelco stopped them. They decided to break my door lock even more than it already was for no reason and also broke my passenger window a little for no reason.

 

[RockEye]

Theft deterrent. Prevention is a dream.

 

[L8apex]

Broke door handle the first time and tried to program a key but it didn't work, them I got ravelco. Second time the pulled the computer and wiring harness out of the truck to swap the computer and drive off but ravelco stopped them. They decided to break my door lock even more than it already was for no reason and also broke my passenger window a little for no reason.

Ravelco may have stopped them but you can’t just swap PCMs anymore. The PCM is paired and needs a handshake with the BCM and TCM. The only way around this is a dealership tool to reassign the handshake to a new module.

Now maybe your car thieves work at a dealership....

 

[PhoenixM3]

Manual transmission

This and GPS tracker, although I guess the tracker is more of a recovery too.

 

[ttaylor667]

Drone mobile - sat tracking system

 

[Raptor.Tremor.Bronco]

Ravelco may have stopped them but you can’t just swap PCMs anymore. The PCM is paired and needs a handshake with the BCM and TCM. The only way around this is a dealership tool to reassign the handshake to a new module.

Now maybe your car thieves work at a dealership....

I've heard bcm swaps still work on this truck at least. They didn't drive the truck off the first time probably because it was a 2020 and they couldn't program a new key. Maybe this time it's the wrong bcm along with ravelco stopping them. When I was inspecting the truck the main block harnesses were unplugged under the hood too. Luckily I was able to plug everything back in and she fired right up.

 

[abe]

Recently had my window smashed on my truck while my wife and I went biking in Kerrville, TX. It was in a fairly well-trafficked park so I’m sure it was a very quick smash and (attempted) grab. Been researching window treatments that would slow a thief down in that scenario (and reduce the shards of glass in the vehicle). We will see about that. Leaving a vehicle sitting at a trail head/remote camp site that’s loaded up with proper recovery gear, repair tools, off-road power accessories, camping gear, etc. is certainly not for the faint of heart or the poorly insured. Gotta get out there, though. Life’s too short.

There are window films for buildings that make it extremely difficult to gain entry. Many schools have went with this to help prevent active shooters. 3M makes a pretty well regarded version. I am sure that has been scaled down to vehicle use by now.

 

[Buckin_Bronco]

How are we going to handle theft prevention, we all know that when they first hit the road and for at least the first year or two they'll be super unique vehicles, getting a lot of attention, most of it really good but regrettably some of it not so.

The Jeep owners have been facing this challenge since at least 1940, lol, they have some pretty good experience. It would be good to understand what they have found successful and then formulate a strategy, I’m sure you're out there please share, keep me from making the mistakes that would cost money and the Bronco.

I'll be running it commando for as many months of the year as I can. Can't spend all my days worrying about it being there when I get back.

• What additional Security will we need over and above what comes with the vehicle?
• What type of kill switch? Should I even install a kill switch? I had one in my CJ5 back in the 80s, but the car is a neanderthal compared to today's vehicles.
• Steering wheel and pedal locks are just not going to cut it against today's thieves.
• Installing an additional alarm feel so old school, haven't needed one, so I'm out of touch, what do you think?

With the Bronco having so much technology built in what do you have in mind?

Jason
2 Door, Black Diamond in Area 51, Timestamp: 7/13/2020 at 21:42

I would check out owl cam. Expensive for the subscription, but can definitely be worth it for those who are worried.

 

[Buckin_Bronco]

Owl cam!

It won't help much with the car getting keyed but yup!

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