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Old 10-12-2021, 08:33 PM   #1
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HC1 stolen in Seatle

Asking everyone to please be on the lookout for an all white HC1 that was stolen from Peace Vans in Seattle Washington. Trailer was locked up and fenced in

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All mammoth white
Lifted package
Flamma crank out awning
Bamboo tables with green cushions
White cubes
Bamboo inlay on foot step
All sliding windows
Max fan no ac
You can pm me or contact Happier Camper directly if you have any info
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Old 04-28-2022, 09:08 AM   #2
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Asking everyone to please be on the lookout for an all white HC1 that was stolen from Peace Vans in Seattle Washington. Trailer was locked up and fenced in

Details

All mammoth white
Lifted package
Flamma crank out awning
Bamboo tables with green cushions
White cubes
Bamboo inlay on foot step
All sliding windows
Max fan no ac
You can pm me or contact Happier Camper directly if you have any info
Thanks .
Great News ! The HC 1 that was stolen from the Seattle pop up location has been recovered . One of our customers who was looking for another HC1 had put out a blast that informed them if an HC1 comes up for sale in any marketplace and low and behold one came up advertised for $30.000 dollars last week and recognized it as the one possibly stolen and contacted HC . We then contacted police who believe it or not could not do anything about it right away as they were to short on resources due to the president being in town so we had to wait until they could get someone there a few days later . The thief did not have an address listed but the dummy had another add for something else listed which included his address and when we checked google maps we could see the trailer on the property . The customer who had found the trailer went to the address with police waiting close by and when they made contact the police came and the seller ran off and as of now the police are searching for him
We now have the trailer back and we will be giving the customer a $5000.00 reward and upgrades for their current trailer .
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Old 04-28-2022, 09:55 AM   #3
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Happy to read about the recovery!
Even happier to read about the reward to the finder!!!!
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Old 04-28-2022, 11:24 AM   #4
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I remember seeing that add, but was not aware of the missing trailer. Glad it worked out and hope they catch the guy.
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Old 04-28-2022, 09:17 PM   #5
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Further update, we now have trailer back in possession and some insight on if someone is looking to buy . The thief had made a fake ownership trying to copy the HC logo and font was way off, he had also installed a fake vin to match the numbers on the ownership ,he had fake plates on the trailer also . He had no keys so he changed the front door and hatch with new locks that did not even resemble the locks HC uses ,he also must of tried to remove or did remove the hinges to gain access as they will need repair . He must have had some knowledge of the value of these trailers and knew some were desperate to get one as he listed this for $30.000 which is close to HC s retail. Don’t know if he was the actual thief or bought from the thief but either way he looses .
The customer who helped us get it back and I can’t name him for obvious reasons had taken a big risk and we are very grateful as it could of been a dangerous situation as apparently it was not in the best of neighborhoods and even had pit bull dogs in the yard , not that their bad but you get the picture.
Some of you may remember this is not the first time Happier Camper had their trailers stolen ,back 6-7 years ago when HC was a vintage fg trailer rental business we had 2 trailers stolen in one night ,a Scamp and a U haul and never saw them again so this is a nice outcome . A good reminder to keep your trailers safe
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Old 04-29-2022, 01:57 PM   #6
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when we checked google maps we could see the trailer on the property
It's interesting that someone had the trailer for so long that it was be picked up either by the Google street view cameras or by updated aerial photography.
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Old 04-29-2022, 02:47 PM   #7
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It's interesting that someone had the trailer for so long that it was be picked up either by the Google street view cameras or by updated aerial photography.
Was stolen in Oct 12/ 21 not sure if trailer was on street view or just the property ,details still coming in.
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Old 04-30-2022, 06:44 AM   #8
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I have 2 different GPS on my Trailer with an alert if it is moved and a Proven Lock on the hitch. You can also buy hardened chains and locks that can't be cut with bolt cutters. The Trailer is behind a locked fence.

I do not live in a crime area but I am an ex-police officer & saw firsthand how crime happens.
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Old 05-01-2022, 09:47 PM   #9
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Wow!! This is an uplifting story! Awesome!
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Old 05-02-2022, 11:39 AM   #10
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Was stolen in Oct 12/ 21 not sure if trailer was on street view or just the property ,details still coming in.
The original post is from last fall. I also recently noticed that work I did on my boondocking lot last fall was displayed on the view now. (upper midwest)
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