Recommend a Car Alarm

[Davetex]

What system do y'all use? I'm mostly concerned with break ins, not so much about vehicle theft. I don't know anything about car alarms anymore. Mostly wanting to try to protect equipment and gear inside the ProMaster van.

Or, is it even worth fooling with? It seems most people don't even pay attention to a car alarm when it goes off????

 

[Brains]

That's the problem, people usually look AWAY from them because they're nearly always false alarms. For that reason I don't bother, and don't leave things in my car I want to keep.

 

[FireInTheWire]

What system do y'all use? I'm mostly concerned with break ins, not so much about vehicle theft. I don't know anything about car alarms anymore. Mostly wanting to try to protect equipment and gear inside the ProMaster van.

Or, is it even worth fooling with? It seems most people don't even pay attention to a car alarm when it goes off????

Couldn't even tell ya nowadays. Back in the day (late 90's) Viper was a pretty big name. Seems they're still doing it.

https://www.viper.com/

 

[toddnjoyce]

What system do y'all use?

Whatever is on the vehicle when I bought it.

I'm mostly concerned with break ins, not so much about vehicle theft.

One of the best ways to prevent a break in is to lock your doors. Park inside a garage.

Also, do some research on how easy it is to break into your particular model and see what’s available to counter that.

My truck is easily broken in to so, I put jimmy jammers on all four doors and a console vault for any valuable.

Mostly wanting to try to protect equipment and gear inside the ProMaster van.

Aside from the obvious of don’t leave valuables in the vehicle, secure what’s inside the vehicle to the vehicle.

The last part is check your insurance policy to see how break-ins/theft of property is handled in the off chance your stuff gets stolen. Nothing sucks worse than having your stuff stolen and not being made whole on it.

 

[oldag]

No one seems to pay any attention at all to car alarms these days. Personally, I would think it a waste of money.

 

[pbratton]

I've had a Viper on my 2009 F150 since day one and it has been extremely reliable. I recently added the cell/GPS module to it so that I can track and arm/disarm from my cell phone.

 

[Davetex]

Also, do some research on how easy it is to break into your particular model and see what’s available to counter that.

My truck is easily broken in to so, I put jimmy jammers on all four doors and a console vault for any valuable.

Good idea, that never crossed my mind.

 

[Davetex]

I've had a Viper on my 2009 F150 since day one and it has been extremely reliable. I recently added the cell/GPS module to it so that I can track and arm/disarm from my cell phone.

Does the GPS have a monthly fee?

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

You ask an opinion on here you will 40 different answers. Everyone has a preference.

 

[Dawico]

Check your local installer and see what they recommend. Cameras seem to be a big part of car alarms which also help in the event of a collision.

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

OK, so your vehicle is parked and you're well away from it.

Alarm starts blaring.

As a good citizen am 'I' expected to do something?

How am I supposed to know if it's a break in or the owner locked his keys inside the vehicle or dropped them or and is now trying to get in his own vehicle...?

I sure as hell ain't going to question the guy who set off the alarm.

I'm not L.E. and can't be certain if what I see is a crime or guy trying to get in his own vehicle.

Alarms have very limited use, but maybe useful if in your driveway/garage - out and about, nah...

My .02 cents.......

 

[Sam7sf]

leave a bob cat in your rig overnight. Yeah you won’t have an interior left but should work Lol it’s horrible chilling growling is how you know it’s armed. Jk

 

[Bozz10mm]

Aren't there alarm systems with cell phone notification?

 

[Davetex]

Bobcat!??!?......I like it.

 

[pronstar]

What year/model is it?
I thought nearly all new cars came with alarms...?


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[toddnjoyce]

Good idea, that never crossed my mind.

Quick google search brought this up:



Here’s a solution.

Slick Locks Dodge Ram Promaster Kit Complete with Spinners, Weather covers and Locks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JAO9OYA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BwhoDbG4YXVGZ

 

[TexasBrandon]

You could always get one of those gimmick talking car alarms that say "Back away from the vehicle" loudly. Those always made me laugh but are abnormal enough to draw attention.

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

I had that happen to me one time and I was so startled I accidentally smacked the side of the vehicle which in turn started a blaring alarm - all I could was laugh.

Back away from my...no you back away, no you, no you......

 

[baboon]

Don't buy the one everyone in your neighborhood cuses when a cat sets it off @ 3:42 AM!

 

[Davetex]

Quick google search brought this up:



Here’s a solution.

Slick Locks Dodge Ram Promaster Kit Complete with Spinners, Weather covers and Locks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JAO9OYA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BwhoDbG4YXVGZ

Thanks Todd, that''s perfect!!