DTMiller

Just got an email from etrailer highlighting this product: https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Tra...14-WHRZT-Manuf

Looks pretty slick, no idea how well it operates but certainly an interesting idea.

TJA1

I got this same e-mail and it seems extremely expensive. The advertised battery life is impressive though and it appears to be a pretty simple install, replacing the lid of your breakaway battery box. The price includes the first year of tracking but no information on tracking costs for subsequent years.

I actually have a trackmate DASH tracker (trackmate.com) which was $70 on Amazon which I installed in my trailer earlier this year. My tracking plan is $27 charged quarterly. The hookup is 3 wires, hot and return go to my winch battery and I connected the ignition "trigger" wire to the internal trailer light circuit that gets power when connected to the tow vehicle. This step allows the 5 min updates while the trailer is in motion. A full charge on the winch battery will keep the tracker powered up for approx 3 months.

The web based software allows geofencing and I have fences set up for my house, and the storage facility. E-mails and texts alert me if the trailer exits the fence. This feature is particularly useful and I set up temporary fences whenever I stop with the trailer at hotels in case anyone tries to make off with my trailer.

There is a newer version of the tracker DASH 2 which has a sleep mode where the device deactivates after no movement and then activates again when movement is detected. Battery life would be a non issue with one of these.

I realize this reads like an advert but I am really impressed with this device and it's lot cheaper than $300.

Dr911

I love my trailer GPS tracker.
Worth every penny, especially when she's snow-birding at Sebring this winter, stayed 10 days at MidOhio last May. She's stored offsite when home so I appreciate the peace of mind.
Sends me a daily location texted to my phone, with a satellite view available by desktop.

nxfedlt1

here is what I use on my boats.

http://gostglobal.com/

There are some pretty amazing recovery stories on the boating forums on boats being tracked as they are running south out of florida. Costly, but great product.

MarcD147

I just bought some Tile Mates that I will be using. I will glue one to my tire trailer and leave one in my car while they are "on winter break"
https://www.thetileapp.com/?opt=SEM&...UMbg&gclsrc=ds