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Catalytic Converter Theft

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Catalytic Converter Theft Catalytic converter thefts are at an all time here in Louisiana and as I would soon learn across the nation because of the high concentration of precious metals rhodium, platinum and palladium.  I was aware of the problem but felt reasonably secure since I keep the RV in a locked storage facility and have since I bought her nearly 12 years ago.  I have never had any issues out there.   On this Friday, I came out to the RV storage facility to put my clean linens back in the rig, check on Bayou Baby and empty the dehumidifier, a weekly event here in hot and humid Louisiana.  I had finished up my tasks and was about to leave when I decided to turn on the vehicle and run it for a few minutes. I heard an awful sound like a vehicle with no muffler but did not want to believe that was what had happened.  I called my brother to let him listen and make sure before I called the sheriff's office.  I also crawled under the rig and took pictures and video.  It just mad