How to SECURE your Motorhome and Campervan - INSTALLATION GUIDE
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- Опубліковано 24 кві 2021
- Let's look at motorhome and campervan security.
Are you concerned or worried about thieves stealing your precious motorhome, campervan or caravan? What about breaking in and stealing your belongings?
Take a look at my recommendations for preventing van theft but also opportunistic thieves stealing your small valuables.
Watch me install an additional lock on the habitation door of our Swift motorhome.
Link: Milenco habitation door lock: amzn.to/3tI5Nh6
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Here's a good tip...thread your seat belt buckles though the door handles then across your front seats and click them into your seat belt holder...they cannot open the front doors 😁 I can only just open our doors an inch..😉
Not heard that one before!
Good idea 👌
NICE!! Great idea
I use a ratchet strap from one door to the other but first I turn the passenger seat round then I fold the driver seat right the way down then put the ratchet strap across, it might not stop them but it will slow them down enough for to perhaps scare them off.
Hi, Just a note to say that, having watched your install, I plucked up the courage to fit the lock to our MH encouraged by your relaxed teaching style. Cheers & safe adventures to you & yours.
Thanks Mike, that's really great to hear. Glad it was useful for you
Thank you for the video, we are in the process of buying our first motorhome.
You'll have a great time! Best of luck!
Thank you for this. Just fitted the milenco to our new Swift Escape 604. Ready for the next trip.
Brilliant! Nice job
Useful video and I do enjoy your relaxed style. I think you make some valid points about security. No point in going overboard but the measures you suggest are not too expensive and show you take security seriously. I think I’ll get one of those neat little pedal locks.
Glad it was useful Sam. More videos to come I promise!
Thanks for that!
The newbie’s 👍
This was very useful thanks.
I'm glad
Good video mate, very informative
Thanks Trevor!
They're great pedal locks plus a small piece of anti-slip mat will stop it sliding when stored..Oh and im sure a purist would say the door lock would be more aerodynamic mounted sideways LOL..A great practical video 👍👍
You could well be right about the aerodynamics, marginal gains etc :-)
Also back plates for front door handles to stop quick screw driver access and OBD security. Park van nose in on drive to stop towing. Turn seat when just nipping in to services.
Window film for front windows will prevent anyone smashing through.
@@LB-W good tips!
Thank you so much
No problem, glad it was useful for you!
Great tips. Try a cheapo grip mat under the steel plate on the floor
Good idea, it doesn't seem to move around but I'd prefer it to be a bit more secure (pardon the pun) for peace of mind
Thanks for sharing this has always been part of my plans to. Can I just say a lot of people leave links at the bottom of their videos so other can buy the Same or get idea of price tag. Great video Ray K UK. YNWA.
Cheers for the tips Ray. Glad it was a useful video!
Thank you for a very informative video, we are in the process of buying our first motorhome and need all the information we can get.
Very exciting! We hope you have a fantastic adventure!
Get a bolted down safe, don’t tell anyone where it is, inside. Also, look up StingRay van alarm, an electrician called Ray Taylor made it , he’s in uk 💥⚡️⚡️
@@bloochoob good tips, thank you
Thank you for a very informative video. We need to know the diameter of the holes. Cheers and nice adventures.
Apologies, I can't remember the diameter but they were a snug fit for the bolts they came with. You can measure them or hold the drill bit up alongside the bolts
Opportunists look for easy pickings so if you leave your blinds down or valuables out of sight they probably won't bother. A simple solution to stop the pedal lock slipping would be a couple of velcro pads. I really like that product so will be getting one for my MH. Totally agree that manufacturers should be upping their game (long overdue) as far as door locks are concerned, they could easily fit something akin to a domestic double glazed 4 point locking door.
Glad it was a useful video for you
Useful video. Keep making more videos on security. I do have a question. What if someone tries to come inside from the sunroof? He can easily break the window.
Yes that's true. They could also break in through any of the habitation windows. My view is that if someone wants to get in, they will. However, I want to make it unattractive for them. Someone crawling in through a window or standing on the roof would raise more suspicion than someone walking through the hab door. What do you think?
Before you drill and cut holes in the bodywork of your van, check the conditions of the manfufacturers warrenty for water ingress and damp. If a 3rd party does it, outside of the main dealers, then it can invalidate that part of the warrenty I believe.
Good tip Steve
Go under the hood and pull the fuse then it won't be able to start up usually people don't carry fuses around with them
Interesting idea, thanks for sharing
We're only making plans for Nigel!
i agree with the pedal box but the door lock always seems a waste of time as the plastic windows would be a easier way in.....however i have put my faith in a Bulldog Centaur wheel clamp
It's a difficult balance. As I discussed in the video I decided there were some good reasons why the door lock was worth it but I understand that everyone has to come to their own conclusions
You are aware that you can break and rotate the cilinder with a screwdriver in seconds or break the whole lever of ?
Hi , great video but I’m wondering if it affects your warranty in any way.
It's a good question Keith. I'd recommend talking to your manufacturer
Great vid but had to look away when the drill came out...
At least it came out in the right place! :-) did you think it might not?
Great tips. Could you please leave a link for pedal lock. Can't find it any where. Thanks
No problem, we bought ours here www.atefabricationandweldingltd.com/product-page/peugeot-boxer-automatic-2015-2020-pedal-lock
Thankyou 👍
@@annewoods4963 no problem
Hi, could the lock be placed over the habitation door lock so that thieves cannot access the handle?
I think that's a great idea. On our van it wouldn't quite reach the door lock but maybe it would on other models.
That’s how I have mine
I use one for my campervan, but face the locking mechanism towards the bulkhead, so that the thief cannot drill the lock out. You get used to locking and unlocking it blindly. God knows how I'd get it off and it I lost my keys though. 😱😱
Yes, I've wondered about that!
we've had 2 attemps at opening our door and both time the robber was using a device that unlocks the door that can bought easily, there's videos on you tube showing how to do it .
I've got my lock upside down now so when they try to turn the key to open it they are in fact turning the key the wrong way, last time they tried it their device snapped off in the lock where they were turning it so hard
Sorry to hear you've had so many attempts. Do you have this lock installed?
no but I do have 2 bolts on the inside of the doors that's stopped them opening the door last time, I got woken up at about 3.00ish with the van rocking , they had managed to unlock the side door using a device but it was the pulling of the door against the bolts that woke me up, i crept up to the door and saw the button going up and down where they were turning the lock but the bolts kept the door shut, I just banged loudly on the door also the dog barking made them run away
@@raykyte79 wow, scary stuff!!
I need to know the best way of securing the barn doors. Any ideas?
Great question. Not one I can answer unfortunately as we don't have them. I've seen people reverse up to walls when parking but that's not a lock as such. Sorry I can't help more!
@@2.4inaVan
Thank you for answering. I have looked online but not found one, I thought I may be not looking properly. I will have to just have to find places I can back it into. Thanks again 😊
@@Madders23 something like this wouldn't work would it? www.leisureoutlet.com/door-locks/caravan-and-motorhome-security/caravans-and-motorhomes/153111-milenco-blk-van-door-lock-single
@@2.4inaVan
It looks to me that it would possibly work. Thank you so much for finding that. I will look into it and see if it will secure the van. It looks perfect to me. Thank you so much. 🤞🤞 it will do the job 😊
@@Madders23 no problem. Let me know how you get on?
What about your windows? Screw driver and pop. Lock M Out
Crowbar under that,and it will snap easily!
You could be right Peter, I'm sure you won't be surprised to hear I've not tested that :-) have you had a bad experience yourself?
@@2.4inaVan sure have,those locks are about as useful as a chocolate teapot!
@@camperp195 useful to know
The whole point though is that it makes your van harder to access than the next. The same applies for your home as well. Just deter.
the lock is terrible, can be picked in seconds
Tooo muchntalking and not visual
Appreciate the feedback, was there anything you wanted to know?