Blog(ish)

In hand worked better

Troubleshooting an issue over FaceTime led to the customer deciding to send the item back for further testing. Upon close inspection of the board, what I initially thought was water...

New in the PRI Magazine

Did you see our keypad on page 12 of the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) magazine with all of the other newest parts and services.

Rebuilding

Sometimes you have to tear your own work apart.I pulled the mini trailer apart to rewire it. From the outside everything worked fine, but inside it had slowly turned into...

Blinking Lights

Quick guide to what your G2 GPS is trying to tell you. COMM LED, orange• Off = modem is off• Slow blink = searching for signal• Fast blink = network...

This one was quick

Some troubleshooting calls take hours.Others take about ten seconds.We worked with a company in Fort Wayne, Indiana that runs about eight of our systems across their trailers. One unit in...

Traveling

You run a business long enough and you end up in conversations that start like this.“Hey, we have a project for you.”Good start.Then the location discussion begins.They have 15 locations...

Doing what we say we'll do

Most companies talk about standing behind their products. We actually do it.We do not see many warranty claims. That is one reason we confidently offer a 5 year limited warranty....

Exposed Safety Chains

So Tony brought the heavyweight lock. Respect.But he also gift-wrapped the safety chains like they’re decorative tinsel.Thieves do not care how strong your coupler lock is.They will:• Hook to the...

RV Latches SUCK

Another day, another “that’ll hold” moment.Here’s another weak link thieves love.RV style door latches.Both of these trailers had them.Both got opened fast.Different method. Same result.One thief attacked the latch directly...

110%! Really?

If you are standing at the track worrying about your trailer, your tools, or your race car sitting in the pits, your head is already in the wrong place.You cannot...

The weakest link?

This photo shows one of the weak links thieves look for.Not the only one. Just one of many.Cheap hardware.Thin metal.Basic hand tools.A little patience.That is all it took.No loud power...

Sometimes custom is cheaper

Sometimes “off the shelf” means paying for a lot you will never use.The harness on the left has:• 24 wires• 6 feet of length• We only use 5 wires• We...

Prepared

You know what’s refreshing?Talking to someone who protects their investment before learning the hard way.Just spoke with a new client in Arizona. Their son is getting ready to start sprint...

Professional excuses

Here are some “expert-level” excuses people use to protect five or six figures of equipment with pure optimism:Excuses People Use Instead of Real Trailer Security• “It’s hooked to my truck....

Commitment

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Think Long Term, Not Just Purchase DayBuying a trailer alarm is not a one time transaction.Consider:• Warranty length• Ongoing support• Upgrade paths• Real people behind the companyWhen something goes wrong...

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Coverage and Installation Matter More Than You ThinkIf you are considering a cellular based system like our G2, check coverage first.• How strong is the signal where your trailer sits•...

More truth

I’ve learned something over the years.Stop calling it partnership. Call it alignment.There are people who align with what we do at Trailer-Alarms.com.They use our systems on their own trailers.They trust...