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  #11  
Old July 4th 10, 01:04 AM posted to alt.autos.toyota,rec.autos.4x4,alt.autos.toyota.trucks,rec.autos.tech
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Default Thieves breaking into the rear of the RAV4

Per Hachiroku ????:
>I'm going to guess without looking: I bet it's a Trunk Monkey!


Bingo!....
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  #12  
Old July 4th 10, 01:51 AM posted to alt.autos.toyota,rec.autos.4x4,alt.autos.toyota.trucks,rec.autos.tech
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Default Thieves breaking into the rear of the RAV4

In article >, =?iso-2022-jp?q?Hachiroku_=1B$B%O%A%m%=2F=1B=28B?= > wrote:
>On Sat, 03 Jul 2010 18:42:44 -0400, Gary L. Burnore wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:29:51 -0600, Lon > wrote:
>>
>>>Aratzio wrote:
>>>> On Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:15:46 -0400, in the land of alt.autos.toyota,
>>>> Gary L. Burnore > got double secret probation
>>>> for writing:
>>>>
>>>>> On Sat, 3 Jul 2010 14:39:56 -0400, "Howard Lester"
>>>>> > 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.
  #13  
Old July 4th 10, 01:54 AM posted to alt.autos.toyota,rec.autos.4x4,alt.autos.toyota.trucks,rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.honda
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Default Thieves breaking into the rear of the RAV4

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.
>
> Does anyone know of an aftermarket cover that is available?
>
> On the other hand, just having a privacy cover
> might invite thieves to break in, even if there was
> nothing of value.
>
>
> 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.
>
>
> 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?
>
> I welcome your experiences and advise.


> Key search words: steal, stole, stolen, vandals, vandalism


Dark window tint. Check with your state/city PD first.
Car alarm.
Park where people tend to be.
Take your easily carried valuables with you.
  #14  
Old July 4th 10, 02:42 AM posted to alt.autos.toyota,rec.autos.4x4,alt.autos.toyota.trucks,rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.honda
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Default Thieves breaking into the rear of the RAV4

>>> If someone wants your stuff. They're gonna get it.
>>
>> Locks keep honest people honest
>>

>So do Rugers.



The whole point of things like the covers mentioned is to prevent people
from knowing you have stuff, and thereby preventing them from wanting it
in the first place.

This is far more effective than anything like locks or guns.
--scott

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  #15  
Old July 4th 10, 02:54 AM posted to alt.autos.toyota,rec.autos.4x4,alt.autos.toyota.trucks,rec.autos.tech
Lon
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Default Thieves breaking into the rear of the RAV4

in wrote:
> In article >, =?iso-2022-jp?q?Hachiroku_=1B$B%O%A%m%=2F=1B=28B?= > wrote:
>> On Sat, 03 Jul 2010 18:42:44 -0400, Gary L. Burnore wrote:
>>
>>> On Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:29:51 -0600, Lon > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Aratzio wrote:
>>>>> On Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:15:46 -0400, in the land of alt.autos.toyota,
>>>>> Gary L. Burnore > got double secret probation
>>>>> for writing:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sat, 3 Jul 2010 14:39:56 -0400, "Howard Lester"
>>>>>> > 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....
  #16  
Old July 4th 10, 03:37 AM posted to alt.autos.toyota,rec.autos.4x4,alt.autos.toyota.trucks,rec.autos.tech
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Default Thieves breaking into the rear of the RAV4

In article >, wrote:
wrote:
>> In article >,

> =?iso-2022-jp?q?Hachiroku_=1B$B%O%A%m%=2F=1B=28B?= > wrote:
>>> On Sat, 03 Jul 2010 18:42:44 -0400, Gary L. Burnore wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:29:51 -0600, Lon > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Aratzio wrote:
>>>>>> On Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:15:46 -0400, in the land of alt.autos.toyota,
>>>>>> Gary L. Burnore > got double secret probation
>>>>>> for writing:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Sat, 3 Jul 2010 14:39:56 -0400, "Howard Lester"
>>>>>>> > 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....


they're a bitch to aim and don't work worth a **** in the rain.
and they get nasty when you shove gunpowder up their.....
  #17  
Old July 4th 10, 04:18 PM posted to alt.autos.toyota,rec.autos.4x4,alt.autos.toyota.trucks,rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.honda
hls
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Default Thieves breaking into the rear of the RAV4

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.
  #18  
Old July 4th 10, 04:53 PM posted to alt.autos.toyota,rec.autos.4x4,alt.autos.toyota.trucks,rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.honda
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"hls" > wrote in message
...
> 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.




  #19  
Old July 4th 10, 06:24 PM posted to alt.autos.toyota,rec.autos.4x4,alt.autos.toyota.trucks,rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.honda
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Default Thieves breaking into the rear of the RAV4

Gary L. Burnore wrote:
> On Sat, 3 Jul 2010 11:13:18 -0700 (PDT), 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
  #20  
Old July 4th 10, 08:28 PM posted to alt.autos.toyota,rec.autos.4x4,alt.autos.toyota.trucks,rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.honda
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Default Thieves breaking into the rear of the RAV4


> wrote in message
...

> 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


 




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