Alarm for camper

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· Posted: 15.05.2014 · #1

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I will be leaving the camper unattended during the day over the next few weeks sometimes in a remote area and I was thinking of fitting an alarm anyone any idea of the best types of an alarm and a rough guide to prices
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· Posted: 15.05.2014 · #2

Hi Paddyx ,

An alarm wont be much good in remote areas,there is one fitted to my van and when it goes off its not very loud.So maybe a more secure locking system,like fitting Fimma door lock.

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· Posted: 16.05.2014 · #3

Maybe a tracking system would be better.
There are a few out there now which seem well priced.

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· Posted: 16.05.2014 · #4

You might be better off with a good Dog!

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You might be better off with a good Dog!

A hungry bad tempered one would be better

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· Posted: 16.05.2014 · #6

What type of camper do you have?
Are you looking for something that will draw attention if somebody gets in to rob your stuff or something that will stop them driving away in it?

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· Posted: 16.05.2014 · #7

I have an adria on a renault master which has an I mobilizer it was thinking about an alarm that would give off a good high pitch and send my phone a text message as i won't be to far away from the van

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· Posted: 16.05.2014 · #8

Should be relatively hard to drive away with as it's modern. If you are getting an alarm make sure the control box, fuse, wires and siren are all hidden well. A siren with an independent battery would be a good idea too. Very often fitters leave them very easy to find and they could be disabled in seconds.

On our old Transit I fitted an alarm, steering lock and 2 hidden kill switches. The older vans are so easy to steal, a few layers of security is a must to slow down a determined thief! I also got a cheap safe from Aldi and mounted it to the body, handy for phones, documents etc

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· Posted: 16.05.2014 · #9

Some good ideas there moomat I know a mechanic that would understand what's needed and he is a tidy operator
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· Posted: 18.05.2014 · #10

Hagans have started selling "Minders", you place it in your van and if it detects movement it rings and text's your phone.

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· Posted: 18.05.2014 · #11

That sounds like an easy solution I checked hagens website they don't have an accessory section any idea of availability and cost

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· Posted: 18.05.2014 · #12

They have them in stock, I'll find out a price.

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· Posted: 18.05.2014 · #13

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That sounds like an easy solution I checked hagens website they don't have an accessory section any idea of availability and cost

In stock and £170

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· Posted: 18.05.2014 · #14

That would be great O2 is my phone provider

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· Posted: 18.05.2014 · #15

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Hagans have started selling "Minders", you place it in your van and if it detects movement it rings and text's your phone.

Is that all it will do? It's not much use if you get a Text and you are half an hour away.
Can a siren or camera be connected to it ? Can wind rocking the van activate it or is it activated if a beam is broken?

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· Posted: 19.05.2014 · #16

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Not sure about a siren, does anyone on hearing a siren ring the police anyhow? or simply say "there's a siren going off" if you get a call you could ring a friend who is closer, ring the police or send up a heat seeking missile.

Paddyx said he wouldn't be to far away. It uses a beam so wind won't affect it.

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· Posted: 19.05.2014 · #17

I read up on the minder security I think it is good value for money and no installation costs It will do what I want I also have a light sensor that I attach to the door of the gas chamber it stays on for three minutes it is just some kind of detterent and hopefully they leave and do no damage

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· Posted: 19.05.2014 · #18

I fitted an alarm to mine and also a personal tracker
The alarm makes on hell of a racket and sets off the lights flashing which is pretty hard miss if it is being driven along will admit however it was a sod to fit
The tracker is a simple unit that you send a message to and it sends a message back with coordinates

Also have a locking steering wheel camp I believe in belt and braces

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· Posted: 19.05.2014 · #19

It is all about making it as difficult as possible

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· Posted: 20.05.2014 · #20

The guy that gets away with your Motorhome uncaught deserves to keep it with all that security.

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