LX570 trailhead car theft prevention?

[megaptera]

I just bought my LX570, very early year model. There are still a lot to learn about this rig, but theft rate is alarming.

My concern is when going to a long hiking. Trailheads are usually remote, wide-open space with not many people coming every day. When I look at the statistics, NY/MA/NH/VT/ME seem lower risk than some other states, and rural areas seem lower risk than metro areas. Still, those who go hiking/backpacking/etc. with LX, what do you to make it difficult to steal?

Some said to park in the woods or off road where tow trucks can't come in. That's an interesting idea but I'm not sure how legal that is in New England states. I'll be looking for trailheads with small parking areas and narrow road for sure.

Some also said to use a classic steering wheel lock (check), shift lock (can't find one that works on LX570), tire/rim lock, etc.

Any suggestions/recommendation is appreciated.

(At home, I keep my car and the key in different buildings so "repeater attack" is not my top concern. Plus, it seems to require an OBD tool/software to disable the smart key functions.)

 

[TeCKis300]

Curious what you're referencing in regards to theft being alarming? I'm sure there some pockets out there. If they want something, they're going to get it.

I try to keep my rig built more low key. I also prefer to go where it's more remote, partially to prevent theft, but I just enjoy the outdoors away from crowded spots.

 

[grinchy]

Are you worried about car theft or contents Theft?

 

[megaptera]

Car theft

 

[megaptera]

Are you worried about car theft or contents Theft?

Car theft

 

[tbisaacs]

If they want something, they're going to get it.

+1. Comprehensive insurance and situational awareness go along way.

Fun story-I was camping with my buddy in his GX470 a few years back I locked his keys inside this rig.

We had to hike out and call triple A and when they came the GX fought like hell to stay locked. The locksmith used the inflatable pads to wedge the door open enough to get a hook in to reach the manual lock.

Once we’d get it unlocked it would immediately sound the alarm and lock again, instantly.

We repeated this like 5 times and then what finally worked was two hooks-one to hold the door latch open and one to flip the lock.

Take that for what it’s worth. These aren’t easy to steal and life is short.

 

[FrazzledHunter]

Is the engine immobilizer system not to be relied upon?
I ASSUME that stealing the LC/LX mainly means towing it away. If so, I just don't see tow trucks prowling around campsites, remote or otherwise as a common occurrence.

We camp in remote areas all the time and because the car will not start without the key this has not been on my worry list. Perhaps I'm naive.

What DOES worry us is the car or our tent being broken into.
On a semi-related note we have used a hidden trail cam in some instances.

 

[megaptera]

I saw statistics that LC/LX has one of the highest theft rates (# of thefts divided by the # of LC/LX on the road). I'm sure the story must be different for older models, but I think towing is the easiest way to steal 200 series.

I guess I am not too worried about camping... people will be nearby. Hiking when the vehicle is parked and everyone goes away for many hours at a time is what I worry about....

 

[tbisaacs]

I saw statistics that LC/LX has one of the highest theft rates (# of thefts divided by the # of LC/LX on the road). I'm sure the story must be different for older models, but I think towing is the easiest way to steal 200 series.

I guess I am not too worried about camping... people will be nearby. Hiking when the vehicle is parked and everyone goes away for many hours at a time is what I worry about....

I’d like to see that list. You can find a million sources and it’s mostly small cars. I’ve never ever seen an LX/LC listed personally.

https://www.allstate.com/resources/car-insurance/most-stolen-cars

 

[bloc]

The factory glass-break sensor is cheap and easy to install, and will attract whatever attention possible if a window is broken while gaining access.

Beyond that.. have decent insurance.

 

[bloc]

I saw statistics that LC/LX has one of the highest theft rates (# of thefts divided by the # of LC/LX on the road). I'm sure the story must be different for older models, but I think towing is the easiest way to steal 200 series.

I guess I am not too worried about camping... people will be nearby. Hiking when the vehicle is parked and everyone goes away for many hours at a time is what I worry about....

If we keep it in context that is probably heavily weighted to what happens in urban centers, not lonely parking lots at trail heads.

 

[1world1love]

Yeah, I’d rank having my truck stolen somewhere down about 100k on the list of things I am worried about. I’d find it hard to believe that LXs are commonly stolen or even targeted. Car thieves are opportunistic and generally lazy and so will not do more than absolutely necessary to steal a car. An LX is just too much work for the risk. I am worried more that somebody will steal something off of my truck, but that hasn’t happened yet.

I know it’s only a matter of time before somebody steals my shovel.

And I’m not gonna lie. I’d be relieved to know that somebody is able/willing to get a tow truck back in the places I go

 

[MikeVpdx503]

Get 1 or 2 of these

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[slipkid13]

Where are getting this info that LXs are high theft? Every list I have ever seen and the most recent always list the same vehicles (Accord, Civic, Camry, F-150) really the most common and highest volume cars.

 

[Supra Turbo]

The factory glass-break sensor is cheap and easy to install, and will attract whatever attention possible if a window is broken while gaining access.

Any more info on this? Thanks.

 

[CSteppe82]

Any more info on this? Thanks.

Glass Breakage Sensor?

I've had windows broken and things stolen from my Cruiser 3 times now. They never open the doors. Instead they break one or 2 windows and reach in. Most recently they got a couple of tool bags and a backpack which together were worth $1,500 maybe. With a 1k deductible on homeowner's...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[patpend2000]

Hide an apple AirTag in you truck, you can use the find app to see if it has moved since you parked it, also install the bud built cat guards if cat theft is popular where you live

 

[JOFS]

I believe you posted this on the facebook group of Maine Land Cruisers. You got minimal responses there because this rarely happens in Maine. Even with the rural locations of most of these spots they are a hiking site and people tend to to come and go so it is risky for thieves.

I hike and have parked my 80 or one of my 200s at various trailheads with no worries. Trailheads are not a focus for folks stealing cars. My worry about my truck at a trailhead is minimal.

Seriously more folks in Maine will help you at a trailhead then steal your car. Car theft is not a common issue in Maine especially in the rural areas where there trailheads typically are.

If you have concerns you can put an airtag in you truck, or if really worried just take off a tire. No thief will put a tire on a truck. Take the tire off and put it in the truck lock the truck and you will be safe.

Or just do what everyone else from Maine has done for years and park it and come back for it when you are done!

Good luck
John

 

[TheIcemanCometh]

Hide an apple AirTag in you truck, you can use the find app to see if it has moved since you parked it,

AirTags work by sending out a Bluetooth signal that can be detected by nearby devices in the Find My network. While someone might have a cell phone many trailheads have no cell signal. So one is going discover their rig has moved when they get back to the trailhead.

 

[Supra Turbo]