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From: Lon on 3 Jul 2010 21:54 someone(a)some.domain wrote: > In article <RmPXn.2957$Zp1.518(a)newsfe15.iad>, =?iso-2022-jp?q?Hachiroku_=1B$B%O%A%m%=2F=1B=28B?= <Trueno(a)e86.GTS> wrote: >> On Sat, 03 Jul 2010 18:42:44 -0400, Gary L. Burnore wrote: >> >>> On Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:29:51 -0600, Lon <lon.stowell(a)comcast.net> wrote: >>> >>>> Aratzio wrote: >>>>> On Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:15:46 -0400, in the land of alt.autos.toyota, >>>>> Gary L. Burnore <gburnore(a)databasix.com> got double secret probation >>>>> for writing: >>>>> >>>>>> On Sat, 3 Jul 2010 14:39:56 -0400, "Howard Lester" >>>>>> <howardxtlester(a)verizon.net> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> "Gary L. Burnore" wrote >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> So if you got a sedan and they broke out a window and popped the >>>>>>>> trunk from inside the car, you'd still lose it. >>>>>>> Not if the trunk release lever is locked. >>>>>> Didja ever look at the trunk release lock? Surrounded by plastic, a >>>>>> simple turn with a screwdriver breaks it. & how about those like my >>>>>> Lexus with the button in the glove compartment? Oh yeah, that'd be >>>>>> hard to bust. NOT. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> If someone wants your stuff. They're gonna get it. >>>>> Locks keep honest people honest >>>>> >>>> So do Rugers. >>> No, Rugers keep dishonest people honest when they're in close proximity. >> That's OK. 100 yards or so is fine. >> >> > 100 yards! sheesh, get the lasik. There are always dobermans....
From: AlB on 3 Jul 2010 23:50 On Sat, 3 Jul 2010 16:53:28 -0400, "First of One" <root(a)127.0.0.1> wrote: ><condor_222(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message >news:831dbdfe-7f09-4414-b690-94fa0c18b457(a)w15g2000pro.googlegroups.com... >> I spoke to a sales rep at a Toyota dealer last night. >> He said that there is no privacy cover for >> the RAV4, like there is with some hatchbacks. > >Did you actually look inside a RAV4? According to the Toyota web site, the >tonneau cover is optional on base RAV4s, and *standard equipment* on the >higher trim levels, unless you get the third-row seat option. > >There's also an under-floor storage bin for compact items: >http://www.toyota.com/img/vehicles/2010/rav4/gallery/full/int_image21.jpg > >> On the other hand, just having a privacy cover >> might invite thieves to break in, even if there was >> nothing of value. > >Most SUVs have heavily tinted windows nowadays. If the vehicle you buy >doesn't, you can always get them tinted. The tonneau cover is really >secondary. > >Note: professional thieves will have their "work area" under watch. They >will notice you if you load valuables into the vehicle. Sometimes the >parking garage security guard is in on it as well. So there is a level of >risk regardless of whether you have a sedan or SUV. When I visited my brother in Hawaii, he recommended putting the valuables in the trunk of our rental car before driving to the restaurant or tourist trap. Then when arriving at the destination, make it obvious that you are leaving the car open, windows down, etc. His theory was that the thieves would not believe you had anything in the car at all.
From: hls on 4 Jul 2010 11:18 If these thieves want to get in, they WILL get in . Make sure your goodies are insured, get a good alarm system, be careful where you park, or take your stuff with you when you go. I have a convertible. It would be foolish of me to even lock the doors, so I take everything into my house, or hotel if I am traveling. I have seen people use wire cages to "seal" off the baggage area in suvs and station wagons. Even wire security panels in the windows.. Too much sugar for a nickel..They would probably still get in if they wanted to.
From: Ralph Mowery on 4 Jul 2010 11:53 "hls" <hls(a)nospam.nix> wrote in message news:V6udnXWF9fLSO63RnZ2dnUVZ_gmdnZ2d(a)giganews.com... > If these thieves want to get in, they WILL get in . Make sure your > goodies are insured, get a good alarm system, be careful > where you park, or take your stuff with you when you go. > That is the way I look at it, Take it with you if you can and have good insurance. I have seen on TV a demonstration where someone runs to the side of a car stopped at a light or stop sign and throws a rock at the side window. It shatters and he just reaches in and gets whatever is on the seat or pokes a gun at you and tells you to get out. The whole thing is over in a few seconds.
From: Picasso on 4 Jul 2010 13:24
Gary L. Burnore wrote: > On Sat, 3 Jul 2010 11:13:18 -0700 (PDT), condor_222(a)yahoo.com wrote: > >> Dear RAV4 owners, >> >> I currently have a sedan with a trunk, >> where the valuables are locked. >> Bicycle (but it's really a tight fit). >> Shoulder bag which is always with me. >> Cameras. Laptop. Etc. >> >> I'm thinking of getting a RAV4 for the bigger >> towing capacity (6 x 12 trailer from UHaul), >> and cargo area it has. >> >> But you always see signs at garages, to take the >> valuables out of your car. I'm thinking that if >> I get a RAV4, I won't be able to leave any >> valuables in the "trunk" anymore. >> >> Years ago, a photographer friend of mine had a >> station wagon, and parked all her camera gear in >> the back. Theives broke in, and stole all the gear. :( >> In broad daylight. >> >> I spoke to a sales rep at a Toyota dealer last night. >> He said that there is no privacy cover for >> the RAV4, like there is with some hatchbacks. > > Wonder why they stopped making them. Our Rav4 had them. (2006) >> Does anyone know of an aftermarket cover that is available? > > Google? >> On the other hand, just having a privacy cover >> might invite thieves to break in, even if there was >> nothing of value. > > Nah. Not usually. >> What are your experience with valuables in the rear >> and your RAV4 getting broke into? >> >> >> If I get a RAV4, do I give up the ability to leave >> valuables in the car? I will be travelling to places >> I have never been to before, and so I will not >> know safe the areas will be. > > So if you got a sedan and they broke out a window and popped the trunk > from inside the car, you'd still lose it. > >> >> Other thoughts: If I put the bicycle inside, they >> can see that it's a bicycle. Same for a laptop, >> or camera. Blankets. >> >> What if I put the valuables in simple apple boxes, and >> mark them "charity" or something? > > Heh. > >> I welcome your experiences and advise. >> >> >> >> Key search words: steal, stole, stolen, vandals, vandalism > > Search words? first link http://www.brandsport.com/toy-pt202-42970.html |