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I have a 2004 E150 Cargo van. I unload the tools each night so they don't get stolen ( I had 2 ladders stolen while the Van was in my driveway). I am thinking about getting an alarm system. I have never had an alarm system before, so.
1. What should I look for in a system?
2. What should I look out for (avoid) in a system?
3. Any particular manufacturer and or system model reccomended?
4. For install Is it better to go through the dealer, my mechanic or someone that specializes in alarms?
I have had good luck with CodeAlarm and friends have had good luck with Viper.
You will need an alarm that covers the entrance to all doors and has a 2 stage alarm. A 2 stage alarm is where it gives a warning beep if it is just bumped and then goes off if hit hard. Having a sensor that detects broken glass is also a good thing. Make sure the alarm will go off if any door is open along with your hood.
There are places that specialize installing alarms, you should find one in the Yellow Pages.
A remote start is also a good feature if you live where it Snows, nothing like getting out in the car and it is already warm,
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Paging alarm system especially if stuff is getting taken from your driveway, You can set it up to trigger a horn or leave it silent at the car and just have it page in your house so you can catch them. Wiring up a break wire to set off the alarm if they try to take your ladders again will set the alarm off.
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