Top 5 Security Additions For My Camper Van
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- A topic I haven't really ever talked about but seems to be getting more and more needed. Van security is important and an important subject to discuss to help prevent and reduce camper van crime and theft. Lets talk my top 5!
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I personally wouldn't put a film on the side windows, they are designed to crumble and be relatively easy to break in order that they can be a means of escape in an emergency.
ahh very good point! I didn't look into that side of it. thank you so much for sharing!
I think that you are very mistaken about film on windows… They are not shatterproof.. in fact, it is still very easy to break through your windows… what film is there for is to buy you time to escape and drive off, since it will take a minute for the intruder to break through the glass rather than a few seconds… and it helps to deter thieves from doing a quick grab-and-go robbery… you can still very easily escape your car with film on the windows- especially when you are trying to save your own life
@@judytran4926The solution is simple. Just leave a part of the corner unpeeled so in an emergency you can just rip it off.
That Thunderbolt system, if the OEM key system is compromised then it's useless if they work together. I think you need totally separate system and old fashion mechanical deadlocks are my choice. A bit more time to lock when you leave, but a small inconvenience for added security.
very fair point to be honest! thanks for sharing!
@@HughTube I was concerned it might be too negative, but forewarned is forarmed.
Agreed! Well said.
100% good thinking
Great information. Have a look at the Bear lock which immobilises the gear selector
Hey! 🙂 Thanks for this vid. I was thinking of installing these systems too. So looking forward to your install vids. I noticed you didn’t mention your cameras. Did you do another vid on that, as I am keen to put that in too.
Thank you for taking the time to make and share this content. It is so helpful.
really appreciate it! I did film this before installing the CCTV but it will film a video that shows it off. It is very useful to add as it also comes with a dvr that records a day or two of footage which is very useful
@@HughTube looking forward to the CCTV Video. Im currently looking into remote internet van security.
Th U-bracket on the door handle guard protects the lock cables. Normally you could just stick a screwdriver trough the metal under the handle and you canhook it in the cable to pull them and release the lock.
Legend, thank you for clearing this up!
@@HughTube No problem. I've fitted them too. As well as the protective film on the glass. And some other stuff... What I would suggest on top of your list is a BearLock gear shifter lock. Altough at some point you gonna get annoyed by the many locks you have to engage/undo every time you got outof your van. But safety comes at a price. If all your earthly posessions are in that one van, you want to protect it.
BearLock! I will look into it. cheers for all the info!
Happened to us in Sweden at 2a.m whilst sleeping in our brand new camper. Our thatcham cat2 alarm activated. and scared them off. All our doors are now hooked or chained on the inside at night allowing a door to open abour 20mm, enough to activate the alarm.
a switch to turn off petrol/gas pump
a couple of trackers 4g if you have apple 11 phone and up buy 4 air tags look up how to. take out speakers you can track your things for free,also get rf tracker it's a radio tracker so you can track it nearby
etch your vin number in a couple of places get a tire lock put it on driver's side
ve also got dead/hook locks all round, a 24hr tracked tracker and a bear-lock from Theft Stop LTD, a very discreet lock which you can lock the gearbox in reverse...
lock the gearbox in reverse, thats a great idea! I will definitely check that out
*taking notes* build van like a tank, got it! 🤭
Do the films go on the windscreen too? Catalytic converter locks are a must these days. I have dead/hook locks on my doors - the Thunderbolt on your back door could do with a spacer to get the plunger to engage more.A good steering wheel lock is a good visual deterant.👍
Yes apparently the film goes on all the glass up front. The catalytic converter locks are a funny one, never thought I would need to look into that but it will be on my radar!
Is that a spacer to lengthen the bolt or to thicken the metal it goes into?
@@HughTube a spacer for mounting the bolt unit more towards the other door so that the bolt goes further in. !
cheers Errol, totally see what you mean! good point!
A Stoplock Pro Steering Wheel lock is very very difficult to remove (more than 5 mins with a grinder attack) and a highly visible deterrent. £55. For me it pays to advertise that the van has extra security, so thieves don’t even try.
thanks for the video! How did you get Thunderbolt system shipped to Europe? Or where did you buy it from?
I asked the makers about the smash proof covering used in n home windows & they said the product isn't ready for autos yet.
Is the "Thunderbolt " system the same as "hook locks?".
Great topic
I would say try hiding valuable things the best that You can.
yeah very true, I have even heard of people breaking in to steal invoices so they can clone details!
Pedal box lock
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