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It's that time
Race season is coming. Which means trailers are coming out of winter storage.Thieves know that too.Every spring, race teams and mobile businesses roll out:• Fresh builds• New inventory• Expensive tools•...
It's that time
Race season is coming. Which means trailers are coming out of winter storage.Thieves know that too.Every spring, race teams and mobile businesses roll out:• Fresh builds• New inventory• Expensive tools•...
Making it easy
After a recent video post, someone asked why you do not just grab an off the shelf bolt.Fair question.Yes, it is an M10 with 1.5 pitch. You can buy them...
Making it easy
After a recent video post, someone asked why you do not just grab an off the shelf bolt.Fair question.Yes, it is an M10 with 1.5 pitch. You can buy them...
Don't know it all
You would think after 20 plus years of building trailer security systems I would know everything.I do not.And that is exactly why I do not pretend to.I stay in my...
Don't know it all
You would think after 20 plus years of building trailer security systems I would know everything.I do not.And that is exactly why I do not pretend to.I stay in my...
The name you know
Trailer-Alarms.com is the name you know and the systems you trust.Real protection. Real alerts. Real results.Over 20 years of doing it right.
The name you know
Trailer-Alarms.com is the name you know and the systems you trust.Real protection. Real alerts. Real results.Over 20 years of doing it right.
After 18 years in business, I finally made a wi...
After 18 years in business, I finally made a wiring diagram.In those 18 years, I would not need all my fingers to count how many times someone asked for one....
After 18 years in business, I finally made a wi...
After 18 years in business, I finally made a wiring diagram.In those 18 years, I would not need all my fingers to count how many times someone asked for one....
Eight years ago one of the biggest requests we ...
Eight years ago one of the biggest requests we kept hearing was simple.“Can you add GPS?”At the time, that was a big step. Different hardware. Different networks. Different level of...
Eight years ago one of the biggest requests we ...
Eight years ago one of the biggest requests we kept hearing was simple.“Can you add GPS?”At the time, that was a big step. Different hardware. Different networks. Different level of...
Troubleshooting
You would think when something stops working, it must be the company’s fault.That is usually how the call starts.“The system is acting up.”“I didn’t change anything.”Here is what actually happens...
Troubleshooting
You would think when something stops working, it must be the company’s fault.That is usually how the call starts.“The system is acting up.”“I didn’t change anything.”Here is what actually happens...
3D print as needed
Covid pushed prices up and stretched lead times. Some enclosure components went through the roof. Waiting 8 weeks and paying inflated pricing was not a strategy.So we started 3D printing...
3D print as needed
Covid pushed prices up and stretched lead times. Some enclosure components went through the roof. Waiting 8 weeks and paying inflated pricing was not a strategy.So we started 3D printing...
You would think in 2026 that cell coverage blan...
Here is a simple breakdown.Your G2, and most GPS systems, use:• Satellites to calculate location• Cellular towers to transmit the dataTwo separate jobs. Two separate systems.The satellites tell the unit...
You would think in 2026 that cell coverage blan...
Here is a simple breakdown.Your G2, and most GPS systems, use:• Satellites to calculate location• Cellular towers to transmit the dataTwo separate jobs. Two separate systems.The satellites tell the unit...
Friday the 13th.
Some people avoid black cats.Some avoid ladders.Some refuse to leave the house.Meanwhile, thieves do not care what day it is.They like distracted owners.They like dark parking lots.They like unsecured trailers.Bad...
Friday the 13th.
Some people avoid black cats.Some avoid ladders.Some refuse to leave the house.Meanwhile, thieves do not care what day it is.They like distracted owners.They like dark parking lots.They like unsecured trailers.Bad...
Racing community
There is something gratifying about this.When manufacturers who build real racing parts see value in protecting their own programs, it means the message is landing.We are not affiliated with these...
Racing community
There is something gratifying about this.When manufacturers who build real racing parts see value in protecting their own programs, it means the message is landing.We are not affiliated with these...
Customers. The blessing and the migraine.
Here is the reality.A customer recently pushed hard for a specific accessory. I explained what would work better. I explained why. I laid it out clearly.They wanted what they wanted.So...
Customers. The blessing and the migraine.
Here is the reality.A customer recently pushed hard for a specific accessory. I explained what would work better. I explained why. I laid it out clearly.They wanted what they wanted.So...
You leave your trailer overnight.
You leave your trailer overnight.You trust the lock.You trust the parking lot.You trust that no one is watching.Thieves love that.If any of these are true, your trailer is an easy...
You leave your trailer overnight.
You leave your trailer overnight.You trust the lock.You trust the parking lot.You trust that no one is watching.Thieves love that.If any of these are true, your trailer is an easy...
Ambulance chasers?
We prioritize integrity.Even when it costs us sales. We do not do hard sales.We are not ambulance chasers. About 90 percent of our customers come to us after a theft...
Ambulance chasers?
We prioritize integrity.Even when it costs us sales. We do not do hard sales.We are not ambulance chasers. About 90 percent of our customers come to us after a theft...
Here is the uncomfortable truth
When a trailer is stolen or broken into, it is rarely a high-priority crime.That is not an attack on police.They are overloaded.They triage.Trailer theft usually lands near the bottom.We have...
Here is the uncomfortable truth
When a trailer is stolen or broken into, it is rarely a high-priority crime.That is not an attack on police.They are overloaded.They triage.Trailer theft usually lands near the bottom.We have...
We have been posting a lot about value at Trail...
That was not chest beating.It was context.Value comes from experience.Experience comes from time.Time comes with mistakes, fixes, and lessons you cannot buy.We have been doing this for over 20 years.That...
We have been posting a lot about value at Trail...
That was not chest beating.It was context.Value comes from experience.Experience comes from time.Time comes with mistakes, fixes, and lessons you cannot buy.We have been doing this for over 20 years.That...
Top tier
We are the leader in trailer security.That does not mean you get treated like a number.This client wanted their system activated on a Saturday. Not Monday. Not when it was...
Top tier
We are the leader in trailer security.That does not mean you get treated like a number.This client wanted their system activated on a Saturday. Not Monday. Not when it was...
Can you handle it
Someone in Indiana asked if our alarm systems can handle extreme cold.Fair question.Cold kills batteries. Cold breaks cheap electronics. Cold exposes shortcuts.My first thought was, “hold my beer”.I did not...
Can you handle it
Someone in Indiana asked if our alarm systems can handle extreme cold.Fair question.Cold kills batteries. Cold breaks cheap electronics. Cold exposes shortcuts.My first thought was, “hold my beer”.I did not...
American made
Team USA shows up prepared. So do we.Trailer-Alarms.com builds trailer security systems in the USA. Our products are designed, assembled, and supported right here.Your trailer does not get a medal...
American made
Team USA shows up prepared. So do we.Trailer-Alarms.com builds trailer security systems in the USA. Our products are designed, assembled, and supported right here.Your trailer does not get a medal...
Adding value 5
ADDING VALUE GOES BOTH WAYSWorking with Ashley Afdahl has never been about slapping a logo on a car and calling it support. That is easy. That is lazy.We added value...
Adding value 5
ADDING VALUE GOES BOTH WAYSWorking with Ashley Afdahl has never been about slapping a logo on a car and calling it support. That is easy. That is lazy.We added value...
Adding value 4
ADDING VALUE WHERE IT ACTUALLY COUNTSYour race trailer.Your construction job site office.Your landscape trailer.Your blue collar work trailer you depend on every day.Different jobs.Same problem.If it sits unattended, it is...
Adding value 4
ADDING VALUE WHERE IT ACTUALLY COUNTSYour race trailer.Your construction job site office.Your landscape trailer.Your blue collar work trailer you depend on every day.Different jobs.Same problem.If it sits unattended, it is...
Adding value 3
HELP WHEN YOU ACTUALLY NEED ITAnother way we add value.After the sale.When things matter.We have a full playlist of troubleshooting and how-to videos.They are linked directly from our website.Step by...
Adding value 3
HELP WHEN YOU ACTUALLY NEED ITAnother way we add value.After the sale.When things matter.We have a full playlist of troubleshooting and how-to videos.They are linked directly from our website.Step by...
Adding value 2
VALUE BEFORE YOU BUYAnother way we add value.Before you spend a dollar.On our website, you can download real information.Not marketing fluff.Not vague promises.You can see:• Installation instructions• Wiring diagrams• Common...
Adding value 2
VALUE BEFORE YOU BUYAnother way we add value.Before you spend a dollar.On our website, you can download real information.Not marketing fluff.Not vague promises.You can see:• Installation instructions• Wiring diagrams• Common...
Adding value 1
ADDING VALUE BEYOND THE PRODUCTSometimes adding value is not a feature.It is a decision.When we can, we upgrade shipping to 2nd Day Air.No upsell.No checkbox.No announcement.We do it because we...
Adding value 1
ADDING VALUE BEYOND THE PRODUCTSometimes adding value is not a feature.It is a decision.When we can, we upgrade shipping to 2nd Day Air.No upsell.No checkbox.No announcement.We do it because we...
How we roll
A quick lesson from a project happening right now.We are working on a time-sensitive project for a three-letter government agency. Deadlines matter. Delays are not an option.A batch of cables...
How we roll
A quick lesson from a project happening right now.We are working on a time-sensitive project for a three-letter government agency. Deadlines matter. Delays are not an option.A batch of cables...
Which one
I get this question a lot.What system do I need.Which switch is best.Should I use this or that.Here is the honest answer. I cannot make those choices for you.Reasons.• I...
Which one
I get this question a lot.What system do I need.Which switch is best.Should I use this or that.Here is the honest answer. I cannot make those choices for you.Reasons.• I...
Honesty
I value honesty.In life and in business.Personally, I try to give people room.Mistakes happen.Emails get missed.Spam filters exist.That grace has limits.In business, facts matter.Systems log activity.Records exist for a reason.When...
Honesty
I value honesty.In life and in business.Personally, I try to give people room.Mistakes happen.Emails get missed.Spam filters exist.That grace has limits.In business, facts matter.Systems log activity.Records exist for a reason.When...
Barrel racing, rodeos and equine
You hear the stories.Horse trailers gone.Tack rooms emptied.Gear stolen that took years to collect.Then nothing changes.That part is uncomfortable.Because in the horse world, theft is treated like bad luck instead...
Barrel racing, rodeos and equine
You hear the stories.Horse trailers gone.Tack rooms emptied.Gear stolen that took years to collect.Then nothing changes.That part is uncomfortable.Because in the horse world, theft is treated like bad luck instead...
Racing fuel, chemicals, and HAZMAT
Racing fuel and chemical suppliers operate in a high-risk space.Hazmat rules.Liability exposure.Brand reputation tied to every load that moves.Yet many trailers still sit unattended at tracks, hotels, and customer sites...
Racing fuel, chemicals, and HAZMAT
Racing fuel and chemical suppliers operate in a high-risk space.Hazmat rules.Liability exposure.Brand reputation tied to every load that moves.Yet many trailers still sit unattended at tracks, hotels, and customer sites...
Harry Potter protection
Thieves are not dementors.They are not floating around trying to steal your soul.They are looking for trailers without protection.No one is showing up with a wand.No magic spell fixes a...
Harry Potter protection
Thieves are not dementors.They are not floating around trying to steal your soul.They are looking for trailers without protection.No one is showing up with a wand.No magic spell fixes a...
Racing in January
Snowmobile racers race when winter shows up.That time is now.I see it every winter on FloRacing.Your trailer is not generic.It is purpose built.Cold weather.Studded tracks.Fuel.Spare clutches.Tools that do not tolerate...
Racing in January
Snowmobile racers race when winter shows up.That time is now.I see it every winter on FloRacing.Your trailer is not generic.It is purpose built.Cold weather.Studded tracks.Fuel.Spare clutches.Tools that do not tolerate...
Year round protection
You spend your days on the road.Manufacturers.Sales reps.Area and district managers.Large mowers in the summer.Snow blowers this time of year.Thousands of dollars rolling behind you.Every stop matters.Fuel.Lunch.A quick stop at...
Year round protection
You spend your days on the road.Manufacturers.Sales reps.Area and district managers.Large mowers in the summer.Snow blowers this time of year.Thousands of dollars rolling behind you.Every stop matters.Fuel.Lunch.A quick stop at...
Solutions for all
Small jobsites get ignored. Thieves notice.If you are a carpenter, builder, electrician, plumber, or solo tradesperson, your jobsite is often a house, a remodel, or a quiet corner of town.No...
Solutions for all
Small jobsites get ignored. Thieves notice.If you are a carpenter, builder, electrician, plumber, or solo tradesperson, your jobsite is often a house, a remodel, or a quiet corner of town.No...
New in 2026
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨After years of research, we’re ready to announce the next evolution in trailer security.Coming April 1, 2026.The Guard Goose 5000.A highly trained attack goose designed to protect...
New in 2026
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨After years of research, we’re ready to announce the next evolution in trailer security.Coming April 1, 2026.The Guard Goose 5000.A highly trained attack goose designed to protect...
About 95 percent of our sales happen after some...
We deal with trailer thefts every week.Break-ins. Cut locks. Missing equipment.Here is the part that matters.About 95 percent of our sales happen after someone has already been hit.After the trailer...
About 95 percent of our sales happen after some...
We deal with trailer thefts every week.Break-ins. Cut locks. Missing equipment.Here is the part that matters.About 95 percent of our sales happen after someone has already been hit.After the trailer...
The name
Our name is Trailer Alarms. The website is trailer-alarms.com. You would be forgiven for thinking we only care about cargo trailers.We do not.Cargo trailers are the most common target, so...
The name
Our name is Trailer Alarms. The website is trailer-alarms.com. You would be forgiven for thinking we only care about cargo trailers.We do not.Cargo trailers are the most common target, so...
Insurance talk
I had an initial conversation today with Laris Insurance after about three years of trying to connect. Sometimes, timing matters more than intent.The discussion was straightforward and productive. We exchanged...
Insurance talk
I had an initial conversation today with Laris Insurance after about three years of trying to connect. Sometimes, timing matters more than intent.The discussion was straightforward and productive. We exchanged...
Yes, we listen
I spoke with a customer in Iowa today about the brake safety toggle switch.This switch exists for one reason.It prevents trailer brakes from locking if the system is accidentally armed...
Yes, we listen
I spoke with a customer in Iowa today about the brake safety toggle switch.This switch exists for one reason.It prevents trailer brakes from locking if the system is accidentally armed...
Meet Lyle Clark - Bold Journey Magazine
Meet Lyle Clark - Bold Journey Magazine 3–4 minutes We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Lyle Clark a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below. Lyle,...
Meet Lyle Clark - Bold Journey Magazine
Meet Lyle Clark - Bold Journey Magazine 3–4 minutes We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Lyle Clark a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below. Lyle,...
CYA, again.
In the last 30 days, the cameras have been used more than the last couple of years to verify orders.CYA, again.
CYA, again.
In the last 30 days, the cameras have been used more than the last couple of years to verify orders.CYA, again.
This one almost expired.
A band in Florida decided they were not going to renew their trailer security service.No drama. No argument. Just doing what a lot of people do when nothing bad has...
This one almost expired.
A band in Florida decided they were not going to renew their trailer security service.No drama. No argument. Just doing what a lot of people do when nothing bad has...
Why
Built for urgency.Designed for impact.Trailer theft does not wait.The G2 reacts when doors open or when a trailer moves.Immediate alerts.Actionable information.No guessing.Purpose-built trailer security.Because seconds matter.
Why
Built for urgency.Designed for impact.Trailer theft does not wait.The G2 reacts when doors open or when a trailer moves.Immediate alerts.Actionable information.No guessing.Purpose-built trailer security.Because seconds matter.
CYA
Sometimes things blow my mind. Literally less than 2 weeks ago I made a post about fraud and liars and such, and someone must not read my social media.I was...
CYA
Sometimes things blow my mind. Literally less than 2 weeks ago I made a post about fraud and liars and such, and someone must not read my social media.I was...
Trailer ownership
Owning a trailer is not just about the box on wheels or what is inside it. When a trailer is stolen, the loss spreads fast and wide.The obvious loss is...
Trailer ownership
Owning a trailer is not just about the box on wheels or what is inside it. When a trailer is stolen, the loss spreads fast and wide.The obvious loss is...
Scare with basic
Not everyone requires or can afford the top-of-the-line G2 from Trailer-Alarms.com. The reality of theft persists, regardless of the circumstances.For some, the primary need is simple: to make noise, draw...
Scare with basic
Not everyone requires or can afford the top-of-the-line G2 from Trailer-Alarms.com. The reality of theft persists, regardless of the circumstances.For some, the primary need is simple: to make noise, draw...
Just because the G2 uses GPS does not mean we a...
We do not do geofencing.We do not do route optimization.We do not do compliance tracking for regulators.There are thousands of companies that already do that. Go use them if that...
Just because the G2 uses GPS does not mean we a...
We do not do geofencing.We do not do route optimization.We do not do compliance tracking for regulators.There are thousands of companies that already do that. Go use them if that...
Mowing companies and landscapers are changing h...
Mowing companies and landscapers are changing how they haul equipment. Not because trends are fun, but because theft hurts.More crews are moving from open trailers to enclosed trailers.Out of sight...
Mowing companies and landscapers are changing h...
Mowing companies and landscapers are changing how they haul equipment. Not because trends are fun, but because theft hurts.More crews are moving from open trailers to enclosed trailers.Out of sight...
2025 in Review
This year showed me a lot.I spent a good amount of time explaining what real trailer security looks like. Not theory. Not marketing talk. Real systems built for trailers, not...
2025 in Review
This year showed me a lot.I spent a good amount of time explaining what real trailer security looks like. Not theory. Not marketing talk. Real systems built for trailers, not...
Some of the ways of how I protect my business.
Here is how I protect my business. • Four cameras cover our build and shipping areas.• Builds are recorded. Packing is recorded.• Orders do not leave without documentation.• Local deliveries...
Some of the ways of how I protect my business.
Here is how I protect my business. • Four cameras cover our build and shipping areas.• Builds are recorded. Packing is recorded.• Orders do not leave without documentation.• Local deliveries...
Ashley and the 42 car are ready for the 2026 se...
You can see it before the car ever hits the track.This wrap is not just sharp. It is confident. Clean. Intentional. It stands out in a pit full of cars...
Ashley and the 42 car are ready for the 2026 se...
You can see it before the car ever hits the track.This wrap is not just sharp. It is confident. Clean. Intentional. It stands out in a pit full of cars...