A Word To The Wise

Mark Ruset · 09-09-2007, 01:07 PM

I went to the SECURE storage area where I keep my motorhome and race trailer. I was only going there today to get the motorhome ready for the Pro Am In Jackson next weekend. I decided to walk around the trailer and make sure everything was ok. When I got to the rear of the trailer to my horror both locks had been cut off. You have no idea the sick feeling that came over me, I rushed to the side door opened it up and fully expecting the car to be gone BUT IT WASN'T. As far as I can tell the only thing missing are the two rear locks, I got real lucky. The point is don't assume because your rig is in a safe, secure and monitored area that you have nothing to worry about ,that how I used to feel .

Tomorrow I'm making arrangements to get the trailer wired with a security system, and I will start making unscheduled visits to check the trailer and motor home. We have too much invested in our cars to let some sob spoil it for us. Just don't assume, be proactive

John Kelley · 09-09-2007, 01:19 PM

Nothing was missing ?? No tools,jacks,jack stands ???? AMAZING !!!
I've never been that lucky !

Mark Ruset · 09-09-2007, 01:27 PM

I just took for granted that the rig was ok because it was in a secure area . Nothing was taken I even had the keys in the ignition how STUPID was I .But not anymore.

Bill MacDonald · 09-09-2007, 02:05 PM

When I bought my new trailer couple yrs ago , I ordered one of those alarms that Tommy Johnson sells , NO wires just a sensors for each door . Now I don't have any worries any where I go, track or motel. Bill

Dave Goob Cook · 09-10-2007, 01:20 PM

That could have been the "setup" for a later visit......they probably cut the locks, then figured out the whole rig was available, or were coming back later to gather what they wanted.....

Sounds like you dodged a bullet.....

My instinct would be to leave it the way it was, disable the motorhome, and wait for the lowlifes to return and bust their azzes in the act......but life must go on.

You have to question the integrity of those in charge of "securing" the area too.......inside jobs are too easy.

LouisJeffery · 09-10-2007, 01:36 PM

Once the thieves seen it was a race car and NOT lawn equipment they let it go. In Michigan the police find race trailers with the car intact alot. apparantly lawn equipment is easier to fence than race cars. Glad to here you got away with no major issues.

Dick Butler · 09-10-2007, 01:47 PM

Sitting in my motorhome after dark at Edgewater points meet. Felt the motorhome move and went out to find someone had stolen my phone from bench in trailer and had been pulling on shifter in my daughters car in trailer. Had tried to pull out tach too.Dark and no lights on in trailer. Now I close it up when it gets dark especially if I go up to run and no one at the trailer. Dick

Jeff Lee · 09-10-2007, 11:42 PM

A Word To The Wise....insure the car! I just insured mine with GT/DA racer Don Kennedy's firm, Kennedy Consulting. $65K in coverage for $390 annual! That's less than the cost of a pair of slicks! So would you rather buy a pair of slicks next time out or piece of mind? Get a quote @ 480-969-7770. I know I sleep better knowing I'm covered.

FYI, I had a trailer stolen from a trailer storage facility

. One of those where everybody had a key. Dumb move

. Luckily it was just a wood floor POS I only had $500 into. But it still ruins your day. Glad nothing was stolen or vandalized.

Bob · 09-11-2007, 05:09 PM

Once again Jeff you are wrong! Had Mark's car been stolen, insurance would not have covered it. Don will be the first one to tell you the insurance does not cover the car when it is stored at public storage. While Don's insurance is great, get the facts straight before you recommend it.

Jeff Lee · 09-11-2007, 07:20 PM

Hey "Bob"!
Sorry you can't read, but apparently you have added your own thoughts to a subject. Good job! It might help somebody make a decision to buy or pass on insurance. But to clarify my own statement, My statement was "A Word To The Wise....insure the car!"
Didn't spell out the declarations page of a policy, didn't say when or what would be covered, just said "A Word To The Wise....insure the car!"
Really, "Bob", you have to get over whatever's eating you. And since you can't even post with your real name, maybe we'll never know?

09-09-2007, 01:07 PM	#1
Mark Ruset Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 263 Likes: 35 Liked 43 Times in 29 Posts	A Word To The Wise I went to the SECURE storage area where I keep my motorhome and race trailer. I was only going there today to get the motorhome ready for the Pro Am In Jackson next weekend. I decided to walk around the trailer and make sure everything was ok. When I got to the rear of the trailer to my horror both locks had been cut off. You have no idea the sick feeling that came over me, I rushed to the side door opened it up and fully expecting the car to be gone BUT IT WASN'T. As far as I can tell the only thing missing are the two rear locks, I got real lucky. The point is don't assume because your rig is in a safe, secure and monitored area that you have nothing to worry about ,that how I used to feel . Tomorrow I'm making arrangements to get the trailer wired with a security system, and I will start making unscheduled visits to check the trailer and motor home. We have too much invested in our cars to let some sob spoil it for us. Just don't assume, be proactive __________________ Mark Ruset 2048 STK

09-09-2007, 01:19 PM	#2
John Kelley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tightwad,TEXAS Posts: 911 Likes: 6 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: A Word To The Wise Nothing was missing ?? No tools,jacks,jack stands ???? AMAZING !!! I've never been that lucky !

09-09-2007, 01:27 PM	#3
Mark Ruset Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 263 Likes: 35 Liked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Re: A Word To The Wise I just took for granted that the rig was ok because it was in a secure area . Nothing was taken I even had the keys in the ignition how STUPID was I .But not anymore. __________________ Mark Ruset 2048 STK

09-09-2007, 02:05 PM	#4
Bill MacDonald Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dearborn Mich Posts: 13 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: A Word To The Wise When I bought my new trailer couple yrs ago , I ordered one of those alarms that Tommy Johnson sells , NO wires just a sensors for each door . Now I don't have any worries any where I go, track or motel. Bill

09-10-2007, 01:20 PM	#5
Dave Goob Cook Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indy Posts: 422 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A Word To The Wise That could have been the "setup" for a later visit......they probably cut the locks, then figured out the whole rig was available, or were coming back later to gather what they wanted..... Sounds like you dodged a bullet..... My instinct would be to leave it the way it was, disable the motorhome, and wait for the lowlifes to return and bust their azzes in the act......but life must go on. You have to question the integrity of those in charge of "securing" the area too.......inside jobs are too easy.

09-10-2007, 01:36 PM	#6
LouisJeffery Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 53 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A Word To The Wise Once the thieves seen it was a race car and NOT lawn equipment they let it go. In Michigan the police find race trailers with the car intact alot. apparantly lawn equipment is easier to fence than race cars. Glad to here you got away with no major issues.

09-10-2007, 01:47 PM	#7
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: A Word To The Wise Sitting in my motorhome after dark at Edgewater points meet. Felt the motorhome move and went out to find someone had stolen my phone from bench in trailer and had been pulling on shifter in my daughters car in trailer. Had tried to pull out tach too.Dark and no lights on in trailer. Now I close it up when it gets dark especially if I go up to run and no one at the trailer. Dick

09-10-2007, 11:42 PM	#8
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: A Word To The Wise A Word To The Wise....insure the car! I just insured mine with GT/DA racer Don Kennedy's firm, Kennedy Consulting. $65K in coverage for $390 annual! That's less than the cost of a pair of slicks! So would you rather buy a pair of slicks next time out or piece of mind? Get a quote @ 480-969-7770. I know I sleep better knowing I'm covered. FYI, I had a trailer stolen from a trailer storage facility . One of those where everybody had a key. Dumb move . Luckily it was just a wood floor POS I only had $500 into. But it still ruins your day. Glad nothing was stolen or vandalized. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

09-11-2007, 05:09 PM	#9
Bob Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 48 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A Word To The Wise Once again Jeff you are wrong! Had Mark's car been stolen, insurance would not have covered it. Don will be the first one to tell you the insurance does not cover the car when it is stored at public storage. While Don's insurance is great, get the facts straight before you recommend it.

09-11-2007, 07:20 PM	#10
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: A Word To The Wise Hey "Bob"! Sorry you can't read, but apparently you have added your own thoughts to a subject. Good job! It might help somebody make a decision to buy or pass on insurance. But to clarify my own statement, My statement was "A Word To The Wise....insure the car!" Didn't spell out the declarations page of a policy, didn't say when or what would be covered, just said "A Word To The Wise....insure the car!" Really, "Bob", you have to get over whatever's eating you. And since you can't even post with your real name, maybe we'll never know? __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX