Portable GPS System - how to make sure it's not stolen?
I know very little about this, but would love to buy a portable
navigation system. My only concern is that it's very easy to put in (suction to the windshield or dashboard), but just as easy to steal. I would think that putting a 500-600 dollar devices in a car that's so easy to remove is an invitation for the potential thief to break into the car and take it. Is there a solution to this problem? Is there a way to install the portable GPS unit securely in the car? I would hate to take it off any time I leave my car parked for several hours in the city. Thanks! |
Re: Portable GPS System - how to make sure it's not stolen?
I have had a Garmin 2610 for 2 years now, simple solution unplug the unit
and put it out of sight takes about 5 seconds. <success_ny@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1149018544.723860.74840@i40g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com... > I know very little about this, but would love to buy a portable > navigation system. My only concern is that it's very easy to put in > (suction to the windshield or dashboard), but just as easy to steal. I > would think that putting a 500-600 dollar devices in a car that's so > easy to remove is an invitation for the potential thief to break into > the car and take it. > > Is there a solution to this problem? Is there a way to install the > portable GPS unit securely in the car? I would hate to take it off any > time I leave my car parked for several hours in the city. > > Thanks! > |
Re: Portable GPS System - how to make sure it's not stolen?
I have had a Garmin 2610 for 2 years now, simple solution unplug the unit
and put it out of sight takes about 5 seconds. <success_ny@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1149018544.723860.74840@i40g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com... > I know very little about this, but would love to buy a portable > navigation system. My only concern is that it's very easy to put in > (suction to the windshield or dashboard), but just as easy to steal. I > would think that putting a 500-600 dollar devices in a car that's so > easy to remove is an invitation for the potential thief to break into > the car and take it. > > Is there a solution to this problem? Is there a way to install the > portable GPS unit securely in the car? I would hate to take it off any > time I leave my car parked for several hours in the city. > > Thanks! > |
Re: Portable GPS System - how to make sure it's not stolen?
I have had a Garmin 2610 for 2 years now, simple solution unplug the unit
and put it out of sight takes about 5 seconds. <success_ny@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1149018544.723860.74840@i40g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com... > I know very little about this, but would love to buy a portable > navigation system. My only concern is that it's very easy to put in > (suction to the windshield or dashboard), but just as easy to steal. I > would think that putting a 500-600 dollar devices in a car that's so > easy to remove is an invitation for the potential thief to break into > the car and take it. > > Is there a solution to this problem? Is there a way to install the > portable GPS unit securely in the car? I would hate to take it off any > time I leave my car parked for several hours in the city. > > Thanks! > |
Re: Portable GPS System - how to make sure it's not stolen?
success_ny@yahoo.com wrote in
news:1149018544.723860.74840@i40g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com: > I know very little about this, but would love to buy a portable > navigation system. My only concern is that it's very easy to put in > (suction to the windshield or dashboard), but just as easy to steal. > I > would think that putting a 500-600 dollar devices in a car that's so > easy to remove is an invitation for the potential thief to break into > the car and take it. Damn right! > > Is there a solution to this problem? Is there a way to install the > portable GPS unit securely in the car? I would hate to take it off any > time I leave my car parked for several hours in the city. > > Thanks! > If they SEE IT,they will try to steal it. "Securely mounted" or not. They will RIP APART your car to take it. Maybe you could disguise it,have a fake kleenex holder that drops over it,so it does not look like anything that is worth stealing. Or mount it IN the dash,and have a panel that closes over it when not in use(or so it IS the flip-up panel).Some people remove the passenger airbag and install their DVD screen there,it flips up when in use. You -could- do the same for your nav screen.(I don't recommend it.) The trick is that they not see it. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
Re: Portable GPS System - how to make sure it's not stolen?
success_ny@yahoo.com wrote in
news:1149018544.723860.74840@i40g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com: > I know very little about this, but would love to buy a portable > navigation system. My only concern is that it's very easy to put in > (suction to the windshield or dashboard), but just as easy to steal. > I > would think that putting a 500-600 dollar devices in a car that's so > easy to remove is an invitation for the potential thief to break into > the car and take it. Damn right! > > Is there a solution to this problem? Is there a way to install the > portable GPS unit securely in the car? I would hate to take it off any > time I leave my car parked for several hours in the city. > > Thanks! > If they SEE IT,they will try to steal it. "Securely mounted" or not. They will RIP APART your car to take it. Maybe you could disguise it,have a fake kleenex holder that drops over it,so it does not look like anything that is worth stealing. Or mount it IN the dash,and have a panel that closes over it when not in use(or so it IS the flip-up panel).Some people remove the passenger airbag and install their DVD screen there,it flips up when in use. You -could- do the same for your nav screen.(I don't recommend it.) The trick is that they not see it. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
Re: Portable GPS System - how to make sure it's not stolen?
success_ny@yahoo.com wrote in
news:1149018544.723860.74840@i40g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com: > I know very little about this, but would love to buy a portable > navigation system. My only concern is that it's very easy to put in > (suction to the windshield or dashboard), but just as easy to steal. > I > would think that putting a 500-600 dollar devices in a car that's so > easy to remove is an invitation for the potential thief to break into > the car and take it. Damn right! > > Is there a solution to this problem? Is there a way to install the > portable GPS unit securely in the car? I would hate to take it off any > time I leave my car parked for several hours in the city. > > Thanks! > If they SEE IT,they will try to steal it. "Securely mounted" or not. They will RIP APART your car to take it. Maybe you could disguise it,have a fake kleenex holder that drops over it,so it does not look like anything that is worth stealing. Or mount it IN the dash,and have a panel that closes over it when not in use(or so it IS the flip-up panel).Some people remove the passenger airbag and install their DVD screen there,it flips up when in use. You -could- do the same for your nav screen.(I don't recommend it.) The trick is that they not see it. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
Re: Portable GPS System - how to make sure it's not stolen?
<success_ny@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1149018544.723860.74840@i40g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com... >I know very little about this, but would love to buy a portable > navigation system. My only concern is that it's very easy to put in > (suction to the windshield or dashboard), but just as easy to steal. I > would think that putting a 500-600 dollar devices in a car that's so > easy to remove is an invitation for the potential thief to break into > the car and take it. > > Is there a solution to this problem? Is there a way to install the > portable GPS unit securely in the car? I would hate to take it off any > time I leave my car parked for several hours in the city. The word 'portable' should be a good indication of how to protect your investment. |
Re: Portable GPS System - how to make sure it's not stolen?
<success_ny@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1149018544.723860.74840@i40g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com... >I know very little about this, but would love to buy a portable > navigation system. My only concern is that it's very easy to put in > (suction to the windshield or dashboard), but just as easy to steal. I > would think that putting a 500-600 dollar devices in a car that's so > easy to remove is an invitation for the potential thief to break into > the car and take it. > > Is there a solution to this problem? Is there a way to install the > portable GPS unit securely in the car? I would hate to take it off any > time I leave my car parked for several hours in the city. The word 'portable' should be a good indication of how to protect your investment. |
Re: Portable GPS System - how to make sure it's not stolen?
<success_ny@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1149018544.723860.74840@i40g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com... >I know very little about this, but would love to buy a portable > navigation system. My only concern is that it's very easy to put in > (suction to the windshield or dashboard), but just as easy to steal. I > would think that putting a 500-600 dollar devices in a car that's so > easy to remove is an invitation for the potential thief to break into > the car and take it. > > Is there a solution to this problem? Is there a way to install the > portable GPS unit securely in the car? I would hate to take it off any > time I leave my car parked for several hours in the city. The word 'portable' should be a good indication of how to protect your investment. |
Re: Portable GPS System - how to make sure it's not stolen?
<success_ny@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1149018544.723860.74840@i40g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com... >I know very little about this, but would love to buy a portable > navigation system. My only concern is that it's very easy to put in > (suction to the windshield or dashboard), but just as easy to steal. I > would think that putting a 500-600 dollar devices in a car that's so > easy to remove is an invitation for the potential thief to break into > the car and take it. > > Is there a solution to this problem? Is there a way to install the > portable GPS unit securely in the car? I would hate to take it off any > time I leave my car parked for several hours in the city. > > Thanks! Usually the windshield mount is separate from the unit itself. My Garmin C320 is that way and I just pop it out and stick it in the center console. I guess a thief may still break into your car upon seeing the empty mount but I sorta think they would likely move on. |
Re: Portable GPS System - how to make sure it's not stolen?
<success_ny@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1149018544.723860.74840@i40g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com... >I know very little about this, but would love to buy a portable > navigation system. My only concern is that it's very easy to put in > (suction to the windshield or dashboard), but just as easy to steal. I > would think that putting a 500-600 dollar devices in a car that's so > easy to remove is an invitation for the potential thief to break into > the car and take it. > > Is there a solution to this problem? Is there a way to install the > portable GPS unit securely in the car? I would hate to take it off any > time I leave my car parked for several hours in the city. > > Thanks! Usually the windshield mount is separate from the unit itself. My Garmin C320 is that way and I just pop it out and stick it in the center console. I guess a thief may still break into your car upon seeing the empty mount but I sorta think they would likely move on. |
Re: Portable GPS System - how to make sure it's not stolen?
<success_ny@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1149018544.723860.74840@i40g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com... >I know very little about this, but would love to buy a portable > navigation system. My only concern is that it's very easy to put in > (suction to the windshield or dashboard), but just as easy to steal. I > would think that putting a 500-600 dollar devices in a car that's so > easy to remove is an invitation for the potential thief to break into > the car and take it. > > Is there a solution to this problem? Is there a way to install the > portable GPS unit securely in the car? I would hate to take it off any > time I leave my car parked for several hours in the city. > > Thanks! Usually the windshield mount is separate from the unit itself. My Garmin C320 is that way and I just pop it out and stick it in the center console. I guess a thief may still break into your car upon seeing the empty mount but I sorta think they would likely move on. |
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