Keeping Truck Gear Safe in Colorado

[Pikespeak]

Im unfortunately having to move back to Colorado after 6 years and one thing I remember from back when I lived there is I had to worry about people breaking into my truck at trail heads.

Is a truck cap enough to deter this or do I need something like a decked system?

 

[Jason Snyder]

It wouldn’t be very hard to punch a window out of a topper. I have one, and I lock it, but it wouldn’t be very hard to do.

 

[keystone112]

I’d go decked or DIY.

With just a truck cap, all someone needs is opportunity and intent.

With a decked system/home built vault and cap, someone needs tools and time.

 

[Nickofthewoods]

What state are you moving back to CO from where you don't have to worry about this?

Have you ever had your vehicle broken into at a trailhead in Colorado? If so which one? For what it's worth I've lived here my entire life and never had any problems with vehicles left at trailheads or even know anybody that has. I think the only trail parking areas I've even heard about break-ins occuring have been at the open space parks right near the city like in Jeffco and Boulder. Never the ones farther up in the mountains or accessing wilderness areas.

 

[Pikespeak]

What state are you moving back to CO from where you don't have to worry about this?

Have you ever had your vehicle broken into at a trailhead in Colorado? If so which one? For what it's worth I've lived here my entire life and never had any problems with vehicles left at trailheads or even know anybody that has. I think the only trail parking areas I've even heard about break-ins occuring have been at the open space parks right near the city like in Jeffco and Boulder. Never the ones farther up in the mountains or accessing wilderness areas.

Just looking for options, not a debate.

 

[spike camp]

Just looking for options, not a debate.

It’s a legitimate question, to an obvious answer question.

 

[Pikespeak]

It’s a legitimate question, to an obvious answer question.

I’m looking for people’s experiences. Not some random pissing match, you can go get your fill on Reddit if that’s what you’re looking for.

Assume my truck has been broken into 20x if it makes you feel better.

 

[spike camp]

I’m looking for people experiences. Not some random pissing match, you can go get your fill on Reddit if that’s what you’re looking for.

Assume my truck has been broken into 20x if it makes you feel better.

Throttle back buddy.

If your truck has been broken into 20 times, it’s time to do something differently.

 

[Nickofthewoods]

Just looking for options, not a debate.

No debate. I was just trying to ease your mind a bit and I'm also legitimately curious where you may have had trailhead theft issues in the past. You did specify that you were worried about Colorado trailheads right? I guess my short answer should have been "you'll be fine with the camper shell" I don't think you need greater security at trail heads unless it makes you feel better or you need it because your truck is parked in bad parts of the city regularly. Still friends?