zulandio Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 This guys rig was stolen on 10-15-2016 from Venice Beach while he was surfing. If anyone in the area sees it let the police know. https://www.youtube.com/corythemoodytraveler https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008802198651&fref=ts&hc_location=ufi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicoastal eric Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 terrible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaunt Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 That is terrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Burger Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Someone on another forum that also posted this act suggested getting the Club...I went out and bought one and feel just a little more secure now.I hope he got it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfreyman Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 RE: The Club and vehicle security. Speaking from theoretical experience of a misspent youth.... "The Club" is about a 60 second speedbump (and sometimes significantly less...) to any determined vehicle thief. Some interviewed thieves confirmed that theoretical experience thusly: " At some point, the Club was mentioned. The professional thieves laughed and exchanged knowing glances. What we knew was that the Club is a hardened steel device that attaches to the steering wheel and the brake pedal to prevent steering and/or braking. What we found out was that a pro thief would carry a short piece of a hacksaw blade to cut through the plastic steering wheel in a couple seconds. They were then able to release The Club and use it to apply a huge amount of torque to the steering wheel and break the lock on the steering column (which most cars were already equipped with). The pro thieves actually sought out cars with The Club on them because they didn’t want to carry a long pry bar that was too hard to conceal. " (there are at least two youtube video compilations showing just that, thieves bypassing The Club is under 60 seconds.. usually *well* under.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicoastal eric Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 2 hours ago, Palfreyman said: RE: The Club and vehicle security. Speaking from theoretical experience of a misspent youth.... "The Club" is about a 60 second speedbump (and sometimes significantly less...) to any determined vehicle thief. Some interviewed thieves confirmed that theoretical experience thusly: " At some point, the Club was mentioned. The professional thieves laughed and exchanged knowing glances. What we knew was that the Club is a hardened steel device that attaches to the steering wheel and the brake pedal to prevent steering and/or braking. What we found out was that a pro thief would carry a short piece of a hacksaw blade to cut through the plastic steering wheel in a couple seconds. They were then able to release The Club and use it to apply a huge amount of torque to the steering wheel and break the lock on the steering column (which most cars were already equipped with). The pro thieves actually sought out cars with The Club on them because they didn’t want to carry a long pry bar that was too hard to conceal. " (there are at least two youtube video compilations showing just that, thieves bypassing The Club is under 60 seconds.. usually *well* under.) wow, thats interesting, I have a lock pick that could probably unlock it in under a minute too. but I guess theres not much sense in hardened steel when the steering wheel is made of plastic! I wonder if this poor guys rig was hot-wired? seems like a hidden kill switch is the cheapest / best way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Burger Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 How about just staying away from Southern California?...:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 11 hours ago, Jeffrey Burger said: How about just staying away from Southern California?...:-) I do.. can't say I am missing my toy home either of course one is always welcome to try and take mine from my GSD should they get the urge to culturally appropriate my safe space. We've tested him with strangers and steaks and he wont eat until the stranger is the steak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunkaman Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I recall a piece of wisdom from my youth, which as i grew older it remains true, " LOCKS ONLY KEEP HONEST PEOPLE HONEST." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86rader Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I'm going to guess that this thing is now someone's casa in mexico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicoastal eric Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) 14 hours ago, Totem said: I do.. can't say I am missing my toy home either of course one is always welcome to try and take mine from my GSD should they get the urge to culturally appropriate my safe space. We've tested him with strangers and steaks and he wont eat until the stranger is the steak. I've had my toy home parked on the street for over a year in the heart of los Angeles' sf valley in van nuys. Not a single issue. I actually feel more comfortable parking it on the well lit street with lots of close neighbors (several Mexican-American families) than I do parking it up Maine at our family camp. I'd be interested to hear more of the details in this case ie. Were all the windows locked and curtains closed? Visibility to the coach through cab? Valuables in sight? how long it was there? Also, I'm not an authority on the matter, but isn't it a bit tricky to cross the border with a stolen vehicle? Swap vins? Oh and a dog is huge for theft prevention Edited October 28, 2016 by bicoastal eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86rader Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Good question about getting vehicles across the border without proof of ownership. I do know that years ago, there was a big problem with vehicles being stolen and brought into Mexico. It could be that that problem has been addressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 "Drive it like you stole it" might get you 65mph and 0-60mph in 30 seconds? Not exactly the ideal vehicle for a high speed getaway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidtan Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 I put a after market car alarm..do you think thats enough.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjrbus Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Any additional protection is in your favor, but little will stop a determined thief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 (edited) The mexican government these days is more concerned with keeping its people from fleeing it rather than inspecting any incoming assets. Edited October 31, 2016 by Totem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naganthunter Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Yeah, getting a stolen vehicle into Mexico is a breeze. Part of my job is recovering stolen vehicles that end up down there. The problem has not gone away. I recommend a kill switch that's well hidden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Toyota Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 I have been known to remove roter out of distribter or take the coil wire with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Burger Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Good idea 5! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 His RV was recovered in LA on the 1st, so I guess it didn't go anywhere near Mexico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86rader Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Good to hear. Hope it wasn't trashed too badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naganthunter Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 So good to hear it was recovered. I'm sure they took everything of value, but at least he got his ToyHome back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 He's already bought a (non-Toyota) motorhome to replace it. I assume the Toyota will appear on Craigslist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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