jt1 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 My enclosed trailer was stolen last night. 2002 Haulmark Edge, 32' Tag, white inside and out, diamond plate floor w/heat & air. VIN 4XSGB32242G038028, wearing NC tag BF43542. Inside was everything you would normally take to the track with you, jack, jackstands, gas jugs, two craftman toolboxes with a very complete set of standard and metric tools, a spare set of circle Racing 16x8 wheels for a 240Z, spare tires for the trailer, my helmet, chatterbox, the reese hitch I pulled it with, lots of consumables, and a mopar 727 trans with a Gearvendors overdrive. Stolen from Ellenboro NC, western part of the state, between 5:30 pm and 6:30 am last night. I would really appreciate everybody being on the lookout for this, and letting me know if you spot it. Thanks, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Sheeeeeiiiiiiittttt John... This absolutely Sux. One of the biggest fears I have with Buying an enclosed... I hope you get her back man, and I'll keep a look out for it.. Does it still have the damage on the Driver's side? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 John, That sux big time. I'm looking at the adds for a trailer. I'll keep an eye out for 32 foot tags. Hope YOU find the bastard that took it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted December 22, 2005 Author Share Posted December 22, 2005 Thanks for the kind words. Mike, I had buffed the paint marks off, but you could still see a couple of creases in the aluminum. Mark, if I should find the thief, I can guarantee he will have a bad day, one way or another. It just disgusts me, I'm pretty down on the human race right now. jt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruez Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 That sucks.... Two things I hate... A liar and a theif... JT, I am fairly close by you, I'll keep my eyes open and let others I know around here to do the same.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 i'll keep my eyes peeled as well, im in western NC so maybe I'll see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 John do you have any pics you can post up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayolives Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 John, I know your trailer and I will watch and search. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted December 23, 2005 Author Share Posted December 23, 2005 Doug, here's a pic. Thanks to everybody for your help. jt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 All though it sucks big time, at least the Z wasnt inside. Hope it turns up in one piece with all your extras. The trailer could be anywhere folks so keep your eyes open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Z28 Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 How on earth does someone manage to steal that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted December 26, 2005 Share Posted December 26, 2005 back truck to trailer hook it to hitch drive off... sorry to hear about your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleMX Posted December 26, 2005 Share Posted December 26, 2005 Damn low lifes, our own local terrorists. We let these type of guys off way too easy. Chop off some fingers if you find them, or insert a bullet hole between the eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted December 26, 2005 Author Share Posted December 26, 2005 It had a hardened hitch lock on it, the type that blocks the ball from going into the hitch. I think they used a slide hammer to jerk the cylinder out of the lock, I found what I think are a couple of tumblers lying on the ground. No sign of it yet. jt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted December 26, 2005 Share Posted December 26, 2005 John, Did you have insurance on it? This is my biggest fear since I plan to store my track car in my trailer when I get it. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VRJoe Posted December 26, 2005 Share Posted December 26, 2005 I read about some devices you screw on the valve stem, if the wheel turns it opens the valve and lets all the air out. It got a good review. I think it was in popular Mechanics. I'll try and find it. Hard to pull a trailer with flat tires. If I find your trailer and the thieves you may have to hose the trailer out after it's return, if that's OK. - Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted December 26, 2005 Author Share Posted December 26, 2005 No insurance. Last time I had anything stolen, I had a major hassle with my insurance co. The stolen stuff was at my business- where the trailer was- but they said it was personal property, so they wouldn't pay. My homeowners said since the stuff was stored at my business they wouldn't pay. I said if nobody's paying, I'm not carrying the insurance. Actual value of the trailer and contents were probably about $14K, so a pretty big hit. The only reason the car wasn't inside was the streak of teen weather recently. No antifreeze in the car, so I unloaded it into the shop. Otherwise the car would have been inside, the last event was 12/2-3-4 at VIR and I hadn't started on a few mods I want to do over the winter. I'm still remembering stuff that was inside daily. EVERYTHING you normally take to the track, plus ALL my tools. Major Suckage. VRJoe, I've got a good pressure washer, so have at it. Try to avoid any holes in the roof. jt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 You can insure the trailer directly. Mine is insured with State Farm Auto for all of $10.71 per year. I could add a contents rider for another $25 per year and that will cover $10K worth of stuff inside the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Z28 Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 You can insure the trailer directly. Mine is insured with State Farm Auto for all of $10.71 per year. I could add a contents rider for another $25 per year and that will cover $10K worth of stuff inside the trailer. I do like State Farm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 One other important aspect of a claim is your agent. When my camper was stolen from a storage lot, State Farm (auto) and State Farm (home) both pointed fingers at each other and said, "Their responsibility." Then both pointed fingers at me and said, "Not our responsibility." My agent (Doug Troxel, Brea, CA, 714-525-8400) stepped up and really went to bat for me. I ended up getting it covered under my auto policy and got a very fair price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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