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From: Lon on 3 Jul 2010 21:54 someone(a)some.domain wrote: > In article <RmPXn.2957$Zp1.518(a)newsfe15.iad>, =?iso-2022-jp?q?Hachiroku_=1B$B%O%A%m%=2F=1B=28B?= <Trueno(a)e86.GTS> wrote: >> On Sat, 03 Jul 2010 18:42:44 -0400, Gary L. Burnore wrote: >> >>> On Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:29:51 -0600, Lon <lon.stowell(a)comcast.net> wrote: >>> >>>> Aratzio wrote: >>>>> On Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:15:46 -0400, in the land of alt.autos.toyota, >>>>> Gary L. Burnore <gburnore(a)databasix.com> got double secret probation >>>>> for writing: >>>>> >>>>>> On Sat, 3 Jul 2010 14:39:56 -0400, "Howard Lester" >>>>>> <howardxtlester(a)verizon.net> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> "Gary L. Burnore" wrote >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> So if you got a sedan and they broke out a window and popped the >>>>>>>> trunk from inside the car, you'd still lose it. >>>>>>> Not if the trunk release lever is locked. >>>>>> Didja ever look at the trunk release lock? Surrounded by plastic, a >>>>>> simple turn with a screwdriver breaks it. & how about those like my >>>>>> Lexus with the button in the glove compartment? Oh yeah, that'd be >>>>>> hard to bust. NOT. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> If someone wants your stuff. They're gonna get it. >>>>> Locks keep honest people honest >>>>> >>>> So do Rugers. >>> No, Rugers keep dishonest people honest when they're in close proximity. >> That's OK. 100 yards or so is fine. >> >> > 100 yards! sheesh, get the lasik. There are always dobermans....
From: hls on 4 Jul 2010 11:18 If these thieves want to get in, they WILL get in . Make sure your goodies are insured, get a good alarm system, be careful where you park, or take your stuff with you when you go. I have a convertible. It would be foolish of me to even lock the doors, so I take everything into my house, or hotel if I am traveling. I have seen people use wire cages to "seal" off the baggage area in suvs and station wagons. Even wire security panels in the windows.. Too much sugar for a nickel..They would probably still get in if they wanted to.
From: Ralph Mowery on 4 Jul 2010 11:53 "hls" <hls(a)nospam.nix> wrote in message news:V6udnXWF9fLSO63RnZ2dnUVZ_gmdnZ2d(a)giganews.com... > If these thieves want to get in, they WILL get in . Make sure your > goodies are insured, get a good alarm system, be careful > where you park, or take your stuff with you when you go. > That is the way I look at it, Take it with you if you can and have good insurance. I have seen on TV a demonstration where someone runs to the side of a car stopped at a light or stop sign and throws a rock at the side window. It shatters and he just reaches in and gets whatever is on the seat or pokes a gun at you and tells you to get out. The whole thing is over in a few seconds.
From: Picasso on 4 Jul 2010 13:24 Gary L. Burnore wrote: > On Sat, 3 Jul 2010 11:13:18 -0700 (PDT), condor_222(a)yahoo.com wrote: > >> Dear RAV4 owners, >> >> I currently have a sedan with a trunk, >> where the valuables are locked. >> Bicycle (but it's really a tight fit). >> Shoulder bag which is always with me. >> Cameras. Laptop. Etc. >> >> I'm thinking of getting a RAV4 for the bigger >> towing capacity (6 x 12 trailer from UHaul), >> and cargo area it has. >> >> But you always see signs at garages, to take the >> valuables out of your car. I'm thinking that if >> I get a RAV4, I won't be able to leave any >> valuables in the "trunk" anymore. >> >> Years ago, a photographer friend of mine had a >> station wagon, and parked all her camera gear in >> the back. Theives broke in, and stole all the gear. :( >> In broad daylight. >> >> I spoke to a sales rep at a Toyota dealer last night. >> He said that there is no privacy cover for >> the RAV4, like there is with some hatchbacks. > > Wonder why they stopped making them. Our Rav4 had them. (2006) >> Does anyone know of an aftermarket cover that is available? > > Google? >> On the other hand, just having a privacy cover >> might invite thieves to break in, even if there was >> nothing of value. > > Nah. Not usually. >> What are your experience with valuables in the rear >> and your RAV4 getting broke into? >> >> >> If I get a RAV4, do I give up the ability to leave >> valuables in the car? I will be travelling to places >> I have never been to before, and so I will not >> know safe the areas will be. > > So if you got a sedan and they broke out a window and popped the trunk > from inside the car, you'd still lose it. > >> >> Other thoughts: If I put the bicycle inside, they >> can see that it's a bicycle. Same for a laptop, >> or camera. Blankets. >> >> What if I put the valuables in simple apple boxes, and >> mark them "charity" or something? > > Heh. > >> I welcome your experiences and advise. >> >> >> >> Key search words: steal, stole, stolen, vandals, vandalism > > Search words? first link http://www.brandsport.com/toy-pt202-42970.html
From: C. E. White on 4 Jul 2010 15:28
<condor_222(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message news:831dbdfe-7f09-4414-b690-94fa0c18b457(a)w15g2000pro.googlegroups.com... > I spoke to a sales rep at a Toyota dealer last night. > He said that there is no privacy cover for > the RAV4, like there is with some hatchbacks. Go back and ask the salesman about the Tonneau Cover. Toyota refers to the privacy cover as a Tonneau Cover. It is available for all 2 rows eat models (not available if you get the third row seating model). Ed |