InternetSwag
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What is the best way in your opinion?
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Hamish McPanji
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Depends on the purpose. You can even use a cheap phone, or Chinese device
Hamish McPanji
Honorary Master
Use an OBD tracking device. It plugs into your vehicle diagnostic port and you can get etc codes , fuel, rpm, etc depending on the vehicle, device and software you are using
I’m assuming you have one… given your history and all.
Hamish McPanji
Honorary Master
I have tested the Queclink GV500
http://www.queclink.com/GV500
It has issues though with ignition detection on certain vehicles, but was able to provide me a lot of telemetry data on my Ford focus and Nissan Micra. I tried it on my uncles and a client's Toyota, and had to emulate ignition (based on movement) , which is not ideal
I tested the previous variants of the Teltonika units, but we are not using them as a supplier (admin reasons rather than technical) anymore, so haven't used it in a while. Their hardware is solid though
http://teltonika.lt/products/products-and-solutions/fleet-management/products/fmb0/
We are ordering ruptela units for testing. Their stuff looks good as well. I hope it works out
http://www.ruptela.com/product/fm-plug4/
The gosafe units are decent, but a bitch to configure. The advantage is they are available in SA, but too expensive for the type of business we do
http://gosafesystem.com/product/g797/
I think I need to look for my GV500 again and post some info here.
This is one of my favourite units, as it can be powered as well as used as a personal tracker.
http://www.queclink.com/GL300
But you won't get any engine parameters from there, just ignition and some anolgues and digitals
Actually you can get it for your own personal vehicle as well, called SkyTrax/Track. Have it fitted and it shows you odometer reading, if the ignition is on or off, exact location. As well as a log of your speeds in various areas.
skeptic_SA
Executive Member
Did you find condoms in her bag?
supersunbird
Honorary Master
On the cheap and DIY? Get one of those GPS watches that take SIM cards for tracking kids, place is somewhere hidden with a way for it to charge. Viola.
Foxhound5366
Honorary Master
Yup, have this, works well
Discovery Insure can also give you a DQ-Track system installed that is basically the same, except it's through C-Track and includes an accelerometer (to monitor your driving). Got that too now. Tech ftw.