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Old 06-08-2018, 12:34 PM   #1
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Stolen U-Haul CT-13

Hello everyone - just wanted to put the word out wherever possible - our beloved U-Haul CT-13 was stolen from in front of our house in Los Angeles last night. If anyone see it out there, please let us know.
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Old 06-08-2018, 01:44 PM   #2
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Sad world we live in. Hope you get it back - in one piece.
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Old 06-08-2018, 01:50 PM   #3
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Just curious, did you have any anti-theft measures in place (hitch lock, boot on tire, etc.) If you did, what were they and do you know how they were defeated?
As I said I'm curious to know what lengths, if any, they went through to get the trailer. It could help others decide what method(s) to use for securing their trailers.

I am sorry for your loss.
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Old 06-08-2018, 01:51 PM   #4
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so sad to read this. 2 casitas were stolen in texas within the last couple of months. just devastating to experience. hope you get it back
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Old 06-08-2018, 02:39 PM   #5
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just curious if this is the same very nice trailer that was built and sold by a site member out of El Paso TX a couple of years ago?
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Old 06-08-2018, 03:02 PM   #6
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just curious if this is the same very nice trailer that was built and sold by a site member out of El Paso TX a couple of years ago?
Is that the trailer that Andrew refurbished ?
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Old 06-08-2018, 04:08 PM   #7
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Yes, we bought it from Andrew, he did a great job on it. As far as anti-theft, we had a hitch lock on it and I wrapped the safety chains all around that lock as well. If we get it back, we’ll put a wheel lock on it and an alarm for sure. We had just used it and had it out front with the cover off, I’m sure that would have been discouraging as well.
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Old 06-08-2018, 05:21 PM   #8
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Horrible thing to do to someone...I hope you find it soon
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Old 06-08-2018, 07:54 PM   #9
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So sorry, I hope you get it back, and in good condition.
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Old 06-09-2018, 12:55 AM   #10
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As a fellow U-Haul Camper enthusiast that lives in Los Angeles, I'm sorry to hear your camper was stolen. I'll keep an eye out for it! What neighborhood was it taken from? (I also sent you a PM).

Thanks!

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Old 06-09-2018, 01:08 AM   #11
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What a bummer Brad, hope it can be found. One thing that might be a plus, if it gets posted on Craig's list, there are many members here that can recognize it just like was done here.
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Old 06-09-2018, 09:51 AM   #12
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I don't want any theft or burglary tricks revealed. But, how can they sell it and provide clear title to register it? Seems that would be a problem even if they kept it. Are they modifying serial numbers? Do they claim they built it? Isn't the U Haul brand already taken?

Make sure it hits as many stolen vehicle databases, asap.

Is it easier out of the country?

Thanks, and yes, I am sorry.

PS, that's a great windmill/propeller? on your tow vehicle. When things calm down, maybe you can tell us about it. I expect the solar panels on your trailer powered it?
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Yes, we bought it from Andrew, he did a great job on it. As far as anti-theft, we had a hitch lock on it and I wrapped the safety chains all around that lock as well. If we get it back, we’ll put a wheel lock on it and an alarm for sure. We had just used it and had it out front with the cover off, I’m sure that would have been discouraging as well.

Very sorry to hear. Hope the @#%^ are caught soon.


What type hitch lock? Standard padlock? One that locks into the ball socket? One that "screws" through latch with no hasp exposed? We use one of the latter and wonder if it its enough.
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So sorry to hear about the theft. Hopefully the thieves will be caught and your camper returned to you in good shape asap!
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Old 06-09-2018, 04:19 PM   #15
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Good grief I’m SO sorry to hear of your loss from this heinous theft. May the thieves be caught and charged and your beloved UHaul returned safe and sound quickly!

Keeping my eyes wide open in NorCal.
ps: can you pm or post the plate on your CT?
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Old 06-09-2018, 05:45 PM   #16
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Highland Park, Avenue 51 bear YORK. It was taken around 3am Thursday night.
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Thanks - we hope so too!
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Old 06-09-2018, 05:55 PM   #18
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It was a ball socket lock, apparently those can be defeated easily...
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Old 06-09-2018, 06:19 PM   #19
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Locks keep honest people honest. Almost any lock can be defeated given enough time. Hopefully a good lock will slow down a thief long enough that they will be interrupted and stopped.

Many "safes" being sold for home use (such as gun safes) are really locking cabinets that can be defeated very easily.

Ever see those key safes used by real estate agents, made by Master Lock? You can pop them open in 30 seconds without damaging the lock.

What a bummer having your trailer stolen. I sure hope you get it back and the perps get caught.

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Locks keep honest people honest.
I've heard it said many times, but it's not actually true. Honest people don't look for opportunities to steal, lock or not. What a lock does is weed out the casual thief, who just sees an opportunity. A professional thief won't be hindered by a lock. Layered security and good surveillance will help deter even the pro. The good news is that the majority of thieves are of the casual variety.
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