The Strikeback Motorhome Alarm (1 Viewer)

[Jim]

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A Review of the Strikeback Motorhome Alarm by VanBitz

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[eddie]

Oh I wish that the skies were that blue over Cornish Farm Touring Park this morning

It is clear Blue skies that I miss through the Winter

Having said that it was 14 degrees here yesterday

 

[Robert Clark]

Jim

It amazes me that people would think nothing of spending £50k on a Motorhone, but would then not spend a single penny on protecting their investment, their belongings or themselves.

Robert

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[eddie]

It is the same with tracking systems. No doubt someone will be along with a broken link soon, saying that you can buy jammers so what is the point? But on a daily basis, dozens of people's vehicles and assets are quickly tracked and returned to them undamaged

People don't realise that you have little say if a vehicle is returned or not, I would rather have it back quickly undamaged, contents intact, than after say a month in a gypsy yard have bits nicked off it before the Police locate it, and return it allowing the insurers to cancel and pending claim for loss

 

[Violet1]

Totally agree with you Eddie ,

 

[Don Quixote]

Well we use our's every night when heading to bed and gives peace of mind. In my opinion with EVERY penny. Great write up Jim

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[Popeye]

I arm mine every day and night whether I'm out in it or not, though I think I need a re-run through the various aspects of the fob, beeps etc. I've said before that I had the non-starter fitted as well and found out the hard way just how well that works but too long a story for here.

 

[Puddleduck]

@eddievanbitz how long in advance does someone have to book to get the alarm fitted?

Not sure of our delivery date yet (been told April) and I want a strikeback rather than any other alarm system.

 

[eddie]

@eddievanbitz how long in advance does someone have to book to get the alarm fitted?

Not sure of our delivery date yet (been told April) and I want a strikeback rather than any other alarm system.

We always recommend booking as early as possible to guarantee the date(s) that you want. March is already pretty full and we have bookings in April and May

We don't take deposits, as we don't need your money to buy stock so there is not ulterior motive in suggesting that you book a provisional date early and then move it closer to the collection date if necessary, but you will be amazed the number of people who get angry with us, as they phone up on the 1st March and say "Hi I spoke with your people at the NEC show last year, I've got my van when can you install Growler for me, my insurance company has given me 28 days to get it installed"

"Er Six weeks Sir?"

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[Deleted member 29692]

The other thing worth mentioning is the fantastic ongoing support you will get from the whole Vanbitz team. Nothing is too much trouble.

 

[Clarky]

The other thing worth mentioning is the fantastic ongoing support you will get from the whole Vanbitz team. Nothing is too much trouble.

Which we put to the test just yesterday.
The van went to our nearest Fiat Professional garage to have the ignition recall sorted. The fitter disconnected the battery which armed the 'Non Starter' so he couldn't start the van. He came to find me and ask how 'that complicated alarm of yours works'.
No problem, just send it a text says I. But, my 3 mobile service had no signal so we used his phone to text it. Nothing happened so we tried again.....still nowt.
Rang the lovely Lyn at VanBitz who said they would take command of the system from there but it turned out there was no Vodafone signal at the garage either. Doh!
The fitter was given instructions on how to find and disable the unit so that he could start and move the van, which he was able to do. Finally VanBitz rang him back to say he could plug it back together and all was now under control.
Van is now back home and I now know how to overcome the system if I ever need to.
It would take a very patient and well equipped thief to find and disable the system I think.
The fitter was quite in awe at how good the whole system was, saying he had never come across anything like it.

Richard.

 

[Bertie Bassett]

The other thing worth mentioning is the fantastic ongoing support you will get from the whole Vanbitz team. Nothing is too much trouble.

Post most definately seconded.

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[big bertha]

Hi Eddie, we will be booking soon. Hopefully May.

 

[Bertie Bassett]

Second van with Strikeback fitted......wouldn't be without it. This ones a growler... an acquaintance asked how long a crim could stay inside with the alarm going.. said I didn't think it was long enough to nick anything . Pffft he scoffed let's have a go... He shouldn't have had 12, 23 and 4 off the Wing Lai House Special menu the night before but at least he got out before it returned.....You know, like dogs many humans rarely digest sweetcorn

 

[Bertie Bassett]

Hi Eddie, we will be booking soon. Hopefully May.

Good choice bb

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[big bertha]

Good choice bb

Hopefully pick up our new to us Globecar on Friday and as we hope to keep on drive and give up our storage place seems like a good idea.

 

[Puddleduck]

Have sent you a private message @eddievanbitz

 

[Bertie Bassett]

Hopefully pick up our new to us Globecar on Friday and as we hope to keep on drive and give up our storage place seems like a good idea.

Excited I bet!

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[big bertha]

Excited I bet!

Takes a lot to get me excited but I'm getting there.

 

[Bertie Bassett]

Takes a lot to get me excited but I'm getting there.

What.....are you still off the tablet.

 

[eddie]

Have sent you a private message @eddievanbitz

Received thanks, Would it be OK to call you? Emailing dates is a waste of time lol

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[Marvic]

Tztello jim. I have bought anew moterhome. And was looking at alarms .l notice your blog .and it help to make my mindup. I will be booking in with vanbitz .in early april.van ready in march. Thanks.

 

[Wunderlust]

Interesting read. I'm hoping to buy our first MH next week so I'm looking at various alarms/immobiliser/tracking devices etc. I'm drawn to the Outsmart the Thief set up over the Strikeback. I know there is currently some issues with Thatcham approval but for the amount of discount offered by some insurance companies that's not a real issue for me. The overall package of Outsmart the Thief looks to be the better option.

 

[laird of Dunstan]

Eddie, despite that jammy result at murrayfield yesterday , i intend to bring my MH down to you to have your best alarm fitted , going by the posts, as soon as i have a delivery date for my MH i will contact you guys and we can sort out a booking. at present i was promised a jan delivery date ,last i heard it will be feb , but im having the dealer fit lots of aftermarket parts so hopefully that will give me some margin for booking in.

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[GordyE]

Can't wait to get my Growler fitted. It's all about managing risk. If mine is protected with an angry Growler then the bad guys should move on to the next, easier target! Do we need a code for the discount at vanbitz or do they automatically apply the 10% discount when we mention motorhomefun? Thanks y'all.

 

[Jim]

Can't wait to get my Growler fitted. It's all about managing risk. If mine is protected with an angry Growler then the bad guys should move on to the next, easier target! Do we need a code for the discount at vanbitz or do they automatically apply the 10% discount when we mention motorhomefun? Thanks y'all.

You must be a subscriber and I believe you must mention the discount at the time of booking or you won't get it. Its a great alarm, I've had one on every van for many years.

 

[eddie]

You must be a subscriber and I believe you must mention the discount at the time of booking or you won't get it. Its a great alarm, I've had one on every van for many years.

Yes Jim that is correct. To be honest, a 10% discount on say a Oyster Internet system is about £350!

For £350 its worth claiming when you book, rather than us asking everyone and then upsetting the unenlightened who haven't joined the best motorhome club

Facts? Sorry you get diddly squat lol

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[adventure before dementia]

Just had a Strikeback fitted and very pleased with every aspect of the work and was struck by the friendliness of all the staff encountered, including cleaner. My only quibble is to do with the ten percent off for Motorhomefun members. I was not aware that one had to claim discount at the time of booking.Perhaps future clients could be asked if they are a member during the initial booking procedure?
Nevertheless, had a good day out and pleased with the job completed.

 

[Puddleduck]

Our Strikeback and no-start system are great. Thanks Eddie and team.

Jemima didn't start but sent me a text message when he put the keys in the ignition to check mileage!

Not a cheap system but the best.

 

[Andrew gill151]

Got the Growler and nonstarter fitted to my motorhome, great bit of kit, the only thing I wish I had done was an extra led fitted to the near side of the van as I can't see whether it's set when parked on my drive, also having a few glitches with the nonstarter, when I set it it takes a few texts to unset it, waiting for a reply from Vanbitz
re this but no doubt they will sort it or explain what I may be doing wrong, there after sales service so far has been excellent.

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