DIY vs OFT (Open For Theft)

[sodamo]

OK...I'm following. That works at the house, but without native wifi in-truck, wouldn't that application only apply within 100m of your wifi (or will you not worry about your sojourns around the volcano base?).

yes, I should have noted. My intention is to have own wifi module for this purpose.Either something like a Netgear hotspot or my AT&T Mobley

 

[Doctors Do Little]

yes, I should have noted. My intention is to have own wifi module for this purpose.Either something like a Netgear hotspot or my AT&T Mobley

Nice.

 

[GaRailroader]

I am really doubting whether panel theft is going to be a thing. Over the last 30 years I’ve owned 3 different pick-ups that I could remove the tailgate on in less than 30 seconds without tools. In those 30 years, I’ve had exactly zero tailgates stolen. There are a lot of parts on trucks that are removable with simple hand tools and they are NOT commonly stolen. I don’t think these panels will be any different.

 

[Imhotep]

This talk of wiring has me wondering:

Has anyone seen inside the fuse box?

I think the “white truck in Warsaw” thread shows the cover.

 

[Luxrage]

I was referring to the looks of it. As far as stealing. Anything will be stolen if there is a demand for it. Im not worried about it. I'll put an interior camera and tracker in it. Might even be a future option.

This, the anti-theft of the slate is going to come down to how cheap Slate can make replacement parts. It's not as much worth the hassle of stealing a body panel off of a Slate if you can get a plastic fender for $50. My dad's had trim ripped off his LandCruiser because it's getting hard to find 100-series spares.

You never know what part is going to become a 'must have' part. Off the top of my head, I can remember...

1st Gen Porsche Cayenne Headlights (Heard they emitted a lot of UV for... growing plants)
Pickup Tailgates
Suburban / Tahoe 3rd Row Seats (no idea why on this one)
2nd Gen Honda Fit Sport Wheels (Uncommon OEM size of 4x100 16'' wheels)
Prius / Element / F-Series Catalytic Converters (These three are some of the easiest to access)


Who knows, maybe someone will figure out the slate plastic taillight cover makes for a good cheese grater and we'll be getting only that lifted from all of our trucks!

Edit: Don't forget when people were lifting hood ornaments for necklaces.

 

[EverythingSlate]

If someone does have a panel stolen, I'm sure there will be DIY videos on sculpting a new one out of cardboard and duct tape.

3d print for sure

 

[KevinRS]

I am really doubting whether panel theft is going to be a thing. Over the last 30 years I’ve owned 3 different pick-ups that I could remove the tailgate on in less than 30 seconds without tools. In those 30 years, I’ve had exactly zero tailgates stolen. There are a lot of parts on trucks that are removable with simple hand tools and they are NOT commonly stolen. I don’t think these panels will be any different.

People have had tailgates stolen in recent years, probably because the tailgates were expensive ones.

 

[KevinRS]

I would be surprised if there isn't a power wire at minimum. Cars are mandated to have a camera in the back. It's only a matter of time before a forward-facing camera is also required.

For the good of the children, of course.

Pedestrian Identification is listed as one of the safety features, I'm not sure what this requires, but it may be a forward facing camera already.
With plastic body panels, I think it is possible that people will drill holes and mount cameras with only a lens exposed, and do a DIY sentry mode. You could probably get lenses and cameras that would mount through a panel and seal it.