Does anyone have an affordable ideas for a GPS type tracker to hide in a restored 40 that will link back to your iPhone? I don't want to wire or do anything that's not stock and thought this may be an affordable idea. One mechanic suggested a child like tracker parents use. Any ideas or experiences would be much appreciated. Thanks, Eric
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Check this one out...
Spot Trace™ Anti-Theft Tracker : Cabela's
On their website it goes for $119.00 but at Cabela's it is $69.00. Sounds like a great little unit!!
Spot Trace™ Anti-Theft Tracker : Cabela's
On their website it goes for $119.00 but at Cabela's it is $69.00. Sounds like a great little unit!!
That one requires the purchase of a plan.
There's a lot of devices that will do this for you. Take your pick in Amazon: Amazon.com: Magnetic Small Dry Box GPS Tracker Holder - Strong Neodymium Rare Earth Magnet Mount Case for Tracking Device Doubles as Jewelry Key Locker Stash Box: Cell Phones & Accessories
or if you want to be able to keep records of movements or monitor more than one truck have a look at this one: GPS Tracker - Real-Time GPS Vehicle Tracking by Linxup
This stuff has become hot ticket for cars, babies, pets, guns, or anything that a little black box can be attached to. All it takes is a quick google search...
Depending on your cell carrier it might be cheapest to add a 2nd line to your account with shared data, buy the cheapest smartphone with the capability(or your previous phone if you saved it), and then hardwire the phone in a hidden place.
How about a Tile GPS tracker for $25...
Tile works over Bluetooth. It's only good for about 100 feet max.
SPOT works, the others, I dunno.
Your first link is for a waterproof box. It's not a smartbox, so I don't think it fits the profile.
Your second link: From the Linxup website: "No additional data plan required", yet there's a $22.99 a month subscription. I don't think there is one that is truly subscription free.
I like the idea of a cheap android hard wired in, then use the Google "find my phone" feature. With tracking on it will also show you everywhere it's been. For $10 a month for an addiditonal line on AT&T this seems like an affordable option.
I own a Spot. it just works.
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Found a great one 19 bucks a mo no contract - Amcrest - fits in tiny water proof strong magnetic box - very easily hidden underneath body
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A contract is more like 3,6,12m term. This can be cancelled month to month.