Be on the lookout for Robokong's team trailer

[smurfgirl]

Good luck! I hope it makes it way back to you soon.

[Chickenonastick]

Shared your memo on Facebook. We're 400 miles away, but hey, you never know.

If it does get found, get one of these ASAP!

[JonathanZur1836]

I have spread the word to my team as well as a few other teams in the LA area that we are in contact with. If anyone sees it, they know to call the number posted at the beginning of the thread. I really hope that you guys find it soon!

[Tristan Lall]

Originally Posted by Chickenonastick

If it does get found, get one of these ASAP!

Speaking of trailer wheel locks, I was recently considering the acquisition of one. Does this model come well recommended? (I'm a little worried about the keys they use: aren't those the very generic type that used to be used to lock computers?)

I was also thinking of getting one of these to complement the wheel lock.

And does anyone know of a tiny, cheap, GPS tracking kit that one could install in the ventilation dome?

[rsisk]

The trailer had one of these, not sure how it was bypassed http://www.amazon.com/Reese-Towpower...7349&sr =1-35

And one of these, it was cut...
http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-28...8243&sr =1-33

[PAR_WIG1350]

The problem with most wheel locks is that they can be easily defeated by removing the lug nuts and swapping in an un-locked wheel. Universal keys are also an issue. Anybody who steals a trailer has an entire vehicle that they can fill with security sockets, universal keys, and spare tires. Something like this and a locking pin would definitely be more secure.

[ratdude747]

Originally Posted by PAR_WIG1350

The problem with most wheel locks is that they can be easily defeated by removing the lug nuts and swapping in an un-locked wheel. Universal keys are also an issue. Anybody who steals a trailer has an entire vehicle that they can fill with security sockets, universal keys, and spare tires. Something like this and a locking pin would definitely be more secure.

That's why I suggested a Denver Boot... they have a cup (or the like) that covers the Lug nuts and AFAIK they use a non-standard key.

[theawesome1730]

Well I doubt it would end up in Missouri let alone KC but I'll keep an eye out, like someone had said earlier one of our trailers was stolen a few years back I think (wasn't on the team yet, not sure what happened for sure)

[jspatz1]

Originally Posted by theawesome1730

Well I doubt it would end up in Missouri let alone KC but I'll keep an eye out, like someone had said earlier one of our trailers was stolen a few years back I think (wasn't on the team yet, not sure what happened for sure)

Your trailer was spotted in Atlanta a few hours later by another team that knew it was missing, and was recovered. Let's hope that happens here.

[theawesome1730]

Originally Posted by jspatz1

Your trailer was spotted in Atlanta a few hours later by another team that knew it was missing, and was recovered. Let's hope that happens here.

Ok, thank you for giving me a brief history lesson on my team And yes, lets hope it is recovered quickly and not damaged. With your decals on the sides it shouldn't be hard to spot.

[Chickenonastick]

Originally Posted by theawesome1730

Ok, thank you for giving me a brief history lesson on my team And yes, lets hope it is recovered quickly and not damaged. With your decals on the sides it shouldn't be hard to spot.

This brings up a good point. The thieves, if smart, would probably cover or remove the decals in order to make it look like any other trailer.

[dodar]

Well unless they used all dirt roads from the parking lot you guys store the trailer in, there has to be some video evidence of the car(s) that took it and which direction it was going. So the police, if they've looked that far into it and hopefully they have, should have some foothold on finding the thieves.

[rsisk]

Well, we made it on the CBS news this evening and probably have a hundred shares on FB and two newspaper interviews. The word is out, now we hope for the best.

Huge thanks for the outpouring of support from teams around the area and across the country. fIRST is truly a family!

[ratdude747]

Originally Posted by rsisk

FIRST is truly a family!

Sure is. Anything we can do to help.

[ratdude747]

Originally Posted by jspatz1

Your trailer was spotted in Atlanta a few hours later by another team that knew it was missing, and was recovered. Let's hope that happens here.

I remember as well... Atlanta 2010. A couple of people from a Canadian team saw it and called the cops. It was found in a Junkyard that happened to have their fenced gate open at the right time IIRC. The people who spotted it were mentioned in the Speech that presented the WGP award. Classy.