Blog(ish)

Back at it

We’re dusting off an old project and giving it another run.This is a portable alarm setup built into a waterproof case. Simple. Basic. Meant to get the job done without...

Get the total picture

Same data.Two views.One zoomed in.One zoomed out.These are active G2 systems in the field right now.So which one is more impressive?The zoomed-in view makes it look like there are a...

Know when to hold them, know when to fold?

Well, I’m glad I didn’t throw the towel in. I had forgotten I had another package coming, and sure enough, we got things up and running.Now to test things. If...

Fun

We had some fun with April Fools.Now that the jokes are over, let’s get back to reality.Trailer theft is not a joke.And the wrong security system will make you the...

Two decades in this business and this one slipp...

Worked with a customer who came up with a simple idea that just makes sense.Instead of the standard toggle switch inside the trailer, we used a keyed switch mounted on...

Winter is wrapping up

Snow is melting. Work is picking up. Trailers are getting loaded again.So are the opportunities for thieves.That trailer sitting in your driveway or jobsiteLoaded with mowers and equipmentThat is not...

Connections

Not every job is about selling more boxes.Working with a customer who runs multiple trailers, but only uses one at a time. Instead of pushing him into buying multiple systems,...

It's not all fun and games

The last 7 days have been a grind.I received another batch of GPS units that go into our G2 trailer security systems, and they came programmed wrong from the manufacturer....

🏁 Built to Deter. Designed to Respond

The G2 Trailer Security System from Trailer-Alarms.com is built for one job. Stop theft before it turns into a recovery story.This is not a repurposed car alarm. It is built...

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Working with FastGirlz

Gotta appreciate when things come together like this.One of the best parts of working with drivers is when you also get to connect with the companies that support them. It...

PRI is less than 9 months away

Yes. We are already thinking about it.The Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show in Indianapolis is the one event each year where the entire racing industry gathers in one place. Builders,...

New project that is rolling out slowly

What are we working on now?

Let's start off with some Lyle.

I grew up in the Midwest, mostly in Missouri and Iowa. Racing was part of life early.Most weekends were spent at tracks like Burlington and Knoxville watching sprint cars. A...

Customer ordered more

You ship a system once. That’s a sale.You ship another one to the same customer. That means it worked.Another system is headed north of the border for a repeat customer....

Back to Louisville

It’s official. I’m heading to Louisville for this expo. Booth 117In 20 plus years in business, I’ve been part of a lot of different types of shows. This will be...

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...

More testing

So the new temp sensor showed up fast. Faster than some people install the systems they already bought.Got it to the shop. Wired it in. Started testing.It worked exactly like...

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Questions Smart Buyers AskBefore you buy any trailer alarm system, ask:• What actually triggers an alert• How are alerts delivered• How accurate is the GPS• What does real world battery...

Newest project.

Had to cover some things on the trailer, but after the last government project I am being WAY pro-active and sharing things this group probably hasn’t thought of and didn’t...

Dang gov

You build something for a three letter government agency and think you are done.You are not.This photo is not from the original project we started in August 2025. That one...

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Before You Compare Prices, Define the GoalMost buyers start with price. That is backwards.Start here instead:• What are you protecting• Do you want alerts only, GPS only, or both• Is...

Mini-Series starting

Starting Monday March 2, 2026 we will be posting a short 4 part series. Monday thru Thursday of that week. Nothing hard-core, just things to think about regarding trailer security. 

Feeling uncomfortable

There is a very specific phone call I do not enjoy.It starts with, “My trailer got stolen. Can you help?”Maybe.But let’s run through a quick checklist first.If you bought a...

Why are we #1 in the trailer security business?

Is it because we have been doing this for over 20 years? Is it because our systems are made in the USA, right here in Texas, not outsourced overseas? Is...

Licensed to serve

Two yellow squares.Two different owners.Same goal.Here in Texas, you have to be licensed to provide security devices and services. Yes, licensed. Paperwork, fees, oversight. The whole deal.That also means I...

False alarms

Or are they?A new G2 client in Iowa was convinced his system was triggering for no reason. He was certain nothing was around the trailer. Quiet area. No activity. No...

Getting what you deserve?

Another post. Another round of people trusting a coin sized gadget to guard five or six figures worth of equipment. Bold strategy.If you have a real GPS tracker on your...

Not worth the effort

I’ve had people ask for years if our system can tie into a camera.Short answer used to be no. At least not in a clean, portable way.That may have changed.We...

Don't get bit

Rattlesnakes are honest.They coil up.They rattle.They warn you.Trailer thieves do not.They stay quiet.They move fast.They count on you finding out when it is too late.Do not rely on luck to...

Out of the norm is norm

Every once in a while, someone calls with a request that makes me stop and stare at the ceiling for a minute.This was one of those.A customer needed a very...

Yup, it's ai

So here we are.A giant phone.A cargo trailer going thru it.Physics quietly crying in the background.Yes, this image is AI generated. The trailer is not actually coming through your screen....

Right now

You’re looking at a live snapshot of activated G2 units as of today.Dots all over the country.So what does this map show?Smart trailer owners?High crime areas?Both?Probably both.The clusters are not...