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Thieves targeting RVs to steal their copper wiring

RV Travel -
RVers need to be aware of an increase in the theft of RV shore power cords. The video at the bottom of this article...

Truck and RV catalytic converter theft prevention

Video Editor -
Catalytic converter theft has been a major problem for trucks and motorhomes over the last several years. In the video below, the folks from...

Junk dealer faces two years in prison for stolen catalytic converters

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
An Edmonton, Alberta, junk dealer faces two years prison after being caught with a trailer load of catalytic converters. Tekie Awte was arrested when...

This awful RV horror story puts Halloween tales to shame!

Karel Carnohan DVM -
While traveling in Oregon this past week I met a lovely couple, Vivian and Mike, who had quite an RV horror story to tell....

Ford F-Series pickup trucks top catalytic converter theft list

James Raia -
Mandated for all U.S. cars and trucks in 1975, catalytic converters convert harmful pollutants into less harmful emissions before they’ve left the exhaust system....

New Indiana law gets tough on catalytic converter thefts

Mike Gast -
Indiana’s state Legislature passed a bill in 2021 that makes the theft of a component part of any motor vehicle, including the catalytic converter,...

Washington state passes law to stop catalytic converter theft

RV Travel -
(Sunday, February 13, 2022) — The Washington House of Representatives Saturday passed legislation to stem the sharp rise in catalytic converter thefts across Washington...

Catalytic converter theft rampant; costly repair for truck owners

James Raia -
Catalytic converter theft in cars and trucks nationwide is increasing exponentially. The reason: The easily accessible part includes rare metals skyrocketing in value. Located in...

Cops bust prolific RV catalytic converter burglar

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris A man who law enforcement authorities believe could be the second-most prolific catalytic converter thief in southern Minnesota...

Scare away thieves: Paint your cat!

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris We recently shared with readers a news item that police in Saint Paul, Minnesota, had a free clinic to...