Blog(ish)
Tech tips 7
Here is another tech tip.Batteries and battery boxes. Get a decent battery. No, I’m not going to tell you which one to get because of budgets, different situations within the...
Tech tips 7
Here is another tech tip.Batteries and battery boxes. Get a decent battery. No, I’m not going to tell you which one to get because of budgets, different situations within the...
Yes, WORLD
Recently I made a post about the world headquarters of Trailer-Alarms.com being right here in south central Texas.The word “world” isn’t used lightly.Over the years, we’ve shipped systems to customers...
Yes, WORLD
Recently I made a post about the world headquarters of Trailer-Alarms.com being right here in south central Texas.The word “world” isn’t used lightly.Over the years, we’ve shipped systems to customers...
World headquarters
For more than 21 years, New Braunfels, Texas has been home to the world headquarters of Trailer-Alarms.com.This is where we design, test, build, and continue to lead with trailer security...
World headquarters
For more than 21 years, New Braunfels, Texas has been home to the world headquarters of Trailer-Alarms.com.This is where we design, test, build, and continue to lead with trailer security...
Antenna bracket mounting options
When installing a G2 system, there are so many options to mount the upgraded antenna without having to make an actual roof penetration. Here are a few brackets that I’ve...
Antenna bracket mounting options
When installing a G2 system, there are so many options to mount the upgraded antenna without having to make an actual roof penetration. Here are a few brackets that I’ve...
How many theft charges
Having attended security conferences over the years and working with various government agencies, I’ve picked up a few things that are outside my normal wheelhouse.One interesting fact I learned is...
How many theft charges
Having attended security conferences over the years and working with various government agencies, I’ve picked up a few things that are outside my normal wheelhouse.One interesting fact I learned is...
Food truck costs
I recently did a Google search on the cost of a new food trailer.One result said $30,000 to $70,000.Another article put the number at $75,000 to $150,000.Either way, one thing...
Food truck costs
I recently did a Google search on the cost of a new food trailer.One result said $30,000 to $70,000.Another article put the number at $75,000 to $150,000.Either way, one thing...
More John Wick
We’ve not forgotten about this project. The basic system is available, but have been working on other projects as well as doing a trailer security install. Sometimes I feel like...
More John Wick
We’ve not forgotten about this project. The basic system is available, but have been working on other projects as well as doing a trailer security install. Sometimes I feel like...
why this show
People occasionally ask why you find us at Performance Racing Industry (PRI) every year, but not at NATDA and many other trailer industry trade shows.The answer comes down to where...
why this show
People occasionally ask why you find us at Performance Racing Industry (PRI) every year, but not at NATDA and many other trailer industry trade shows.The answer comes down to where...
I see dots
These are some of the most recent purchases from our website.Do you see any trends? Troubled areas? Smart purchases? Hard to say.What I do know is these dots represent real...
I see dots
These are some of the most recent purchases from our website.Do you see any trends? Troubled areas? Smart purchases? Hard to say.What I do know is these dots represent real...
Miles of opportunity are one thing
Keeping what you worked hard for is another.For over 20 years, Trailer-Alarms.com has been helping trailer owners travel with confidence. Whether you’re heading to a race, a job site, a...
Miles of opportunity are one thing
Keeping what you worked hard for is another.For over 20 years, Trailer-Alarms.com has been helping trailer owners travel with confidence. Whether you’re heading to a race, a job site, a...
An install recently
This isn’t how I finished up this installation, but it gives you a pretty good idea of what things looked like during the process.At this stage, I still had one...
An install recently
This isn’t how I finished up this installation, but it gives you a pretty good idea of what things looked like during the process.At this stage, I still had one...
Comical story
I learned a long time ago that if you can’t laugh at yourself when you do something stupid, you’re probably taking yourself too seriously.Life throws enough serious stuff at us...
Comical story
I learned a long time ago that if you can’t laugh at yourself when you do something stupid, you’re probably taking yourself too seriously.Life throws enough serious stuff at us...
Project - portable horse stall security
This project is starting to move a lot faster now.One advantage of being in business for over 20 years is that sometimes you already have a lot of the pieces...
Project - portable horse stall security
This project is starting to move a lot faster now.One advantage of being in business for over 20 years is that sometimes you already have a lot of the pieces...
Problems or opportunities
On a recent trip to Georgia, I served as a security installation advisor on a project.During the install, we hit an issue that brought everything to a stop. The team...
Problems or opportunities
On a recent trip to Georgia, I served as a security installation advisor on a project.During the install, we hit an issue that brought everything to a stop. The team...
Bundles to save you money
We don’t run many sales throughout the year. In fact, outside of PRI each December, discounts are pretty rare around here.That said, we’ve put together a few product bundles that...
Bundles to save you money
We don’t run many sales throughout the year. In fact, outside of PRI each December, discounts are pretty rare around here.That said, we’ve put together a few product bundles that...
Advertising done wrong
Recently I ran a 30-day video ad campaign that was supposed to drive traffic to my website.The results?Very few people actually made it there.What surprised me wasn’t the lack of...
Advertising done wrong
Recently I ran a 30-day video ad campaign that was supposed to drive traffic to my website.The results?Very few people actually made it there.What surprised me wasn’t the lack of...
Design with a purpose
One of the goals during the enclosure redesign was to support a change happening behind the scenes.There is absolutely no change to the features, performance, or functionality of the system....
Design with a purpose
One of the goals during the enclosure redesign was to support a change happening behind the scenes.There is absolutely no change to the features, performance, or functionality of the system....
Once in a blue moon
One of the things that doesn't happen very often in this business is getting involved before a trailer is built.More than 90% of the systems we sell are self-installed by...
Once in a blue moon
One of the things that doesn't happen very often in this business is getting involved before a trailer is built.More than 90% of the systems we sell are self-installed by...