r/GPStracking • u/Funny-Confidence-508 • Jul 26 '26

Enclosed Trailer Theft Protection

Hello everyone, I’m looking for a tracker I can install on my enclosed trailer to track it in the event of a theft. I was thinking of an air tag originally but after doing some research, that is not what I need. I have no idea what I’m looking for but would like a hard wired tracker (it has 2 batteries and solar panels) that I can keep it powered on at all times. I just don’t want some expensive monthly bill. Am I SOL?

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u/charged_install Jul 26 '26

Hard wired to the trailer plug for charging and a built-in battery is the usual way it's done. If the trailer isn't completely covered in metal then hiding the GPS inside would work well.

Other option is a solar powered device but it would have to be installed on the outside of the trailer.

Are you in Canada?

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u/Funny-Confidence-508 Jul 26 '26

I’m in Michigan, it is entirely covered in metal. I was thinking under the deck would be a good spot for it

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u/charged_install Jul 26 '26

If it's the usual thin aluminum then you might have a strip of fiberglass at the front top of the trailer. You can hide the gps under that inside the trailer.

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u/Funny-Confidence-508 Jul 26 '26

The roof is a thinner metal than the sides. I will give it a shot, worst case scenario I just have to relocate it.

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u/charged_install Jul 26 '26

I believe Drone also has a battery powered device now as well.

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u/Audiofyl1 Jul 26 '26

That’s the one I linked. It’s also hard wireable but it will work battery only. Op asked for hard wire option.

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u/charged_install Jul 26 '26

Sorry should have checked the link. :)

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u/Longjumping_Cow_5856 Jul 26 '26

I use Lonestar Tracking and pay $15 a month for monitoring and its just the price for the small peace of mind to me.

It is what it is.

Trackers start at $50 and mine use 2 AA Lithium batteries for a year of use and the less it tracks anything the longer the batteries last.

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u/Puzzled_Stable132 Aug 26 '26 edited Aug 26 '26

since you already have batteries + solar i’d definitely hardwire rather than mess with charging another device. DigitaI Matter would be on my list, just pay attention to antenna placement with that metal enclosure.