GPS Tracker for Insurance
Submitted: Saturday, Oct 31, 2020 at 15:44
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Member - BE
Hi guys
A recent motorhome insurance quote asked for 3 conditions one being installation of GPS Tracking.
Google says there are some with yearly fees and others are pay once.
Anyone had experience with this? Any recommendations appreciated.
Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Sunday, Nov 01, 2020 at 08:37
Sunday, Nov 01, 2020 at 08:37
Look for another Insurance Company.
Never heard of that requirement to insure a motor vehicle before.
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Follow Up By: Member - Warren H - Sunday, Nov 01, 2020 at 11:38
Sunday, Nov 01, 2020 at 11:38
I think they are all into their little tricks to up the premium without any thought. My NRMA policy cost was increased because I don't have a wheel lock and it's not under cover, despite these originally being stated when I took out the policy and two prior renewals. Who'd want to steal a 13 yo camper trailer? I'd be ok with a wheel lock in the driveway, but don't want the bother of having to carry one on the road as storage space is at a premium. The under cover came after a claim for hail damage which has an excess double that for other damage. They did replace the rear fibreglass
shell after a large stress crack formed, I thought it would be classified as maintenance/wear and tear so can't complain there. The policy cost~$400 with the ability to suspend cover when not travelling so I have stuck with them.
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Reply By: Member - MIKE.G - Sunday, Nov 01, 2020 at 09:12
Sunday, Nov 01, 2020 at 09:12
Hi BE
Try CMCA for insurance. 0249788788
Cheers,
Mike
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Reply By: OzzieCruiser - Sunday, Nov 01, 2020 at 11:55
Sunday, Nov 01, 2020 at 11:55
You can buy gps trackers on ebay for about $100 that uses a simcard to send position when interrogated - costs about $30 for 6months on the simcard - that is the total costs. The online software is free - eg Miitown.
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Reply By: Malcom M - Thursday, Nov 05, 2020 at 12:03
Thursday, Nov 05, 2020 at 12:03
Note that the vast majority of trackers require SIM cards to work, meaning they can only track when in range of a mobile tower.
Not a lot of use if you are travelling.
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Follow Up By: OzzieCruiser - Thursday, Nov 05, 2020 at 12:34
Thursday, Nov 05, 2020 at 12:34
The Tracker is for if it is stolen - if that happens it will soon be in mobile range once the van goes to somewhere to be sold or dismantled.
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Follow Up By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Thursday, Nov 05, 2020 at 12:48
Thursday, Nov 05, 2020 at 12:48
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I thought it was to find the damn car in a
carpark!
And most of them are in mobile range. lol
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