Thefts of GPS, so going in dash.

Take a look atVMS brand products, very versatile, Rhys.

Hi Karen,

I would be wary of any system that required the motorised screen to be out under normal use. I have heard many stories of screens not handling corrugations longterm when in the open position.

I understand that you want a "normal" looking display to discourage theft, but the blank screen of a double DIN player looks very plain when off, hardly likely to encourage theft any more than an Alpine brand name on the radio.

I have a Polaris system and while it does have a motorised screen, its only needed to access the DVD or SD card, so normally its in the closed position. Also, the VMS systems are very good with the lack of motorised tray. While Alpine do the IVA W502EV / W202E double DIN models, I don't think they are capable of running OziExplorer so you may want to look at what type of off-road navigation systems you can use.

Cheers

Captain

Dont be fooled, these low life scum know exactly what is what, yes wont be so noticable as the windscreen mounted ones, we had one stolen from a 100 series landcruiser sahara, cost was 10g's obviously went through insurance, the system itself was 4g but they also cut the main wiring loom to get it out so required the whole vehicle to be stripped new wiring loom, had to remove the whole dash, dual air control in centre consol etc, massive job was off the road for nearly 3 months including waiting for parts. Problem is they get a tap on the hand for doing what they do, scum should have a finger cut off for every time they thieve something, hope you get the type you want and it stays where it belongs, in your dash...Do they have some sort of security code so that if some low life scum flogs it they need a pin to operate it ?? Regards Steve

Karen & Geoff

This is a bit off the topic, but I have a Dash mounted Garmin 660 Nuvi GPS. It's a great little Unit.

I have my HOME co-ordinances set to the Local Police Station. If for some reason it's stolen, the mongrels may have trouble breaking in at the wrong address.

Regards.