nannyjan
Free Member
I am touring Portugal at the moment and sadly two days ago I was broken into. The alarm was on but stupidly I had closed the curtains, for security reasons, and I had unfortunately covered the sensors on my mirror. So be warned dont fully close your curtains if your sensors are behind them.
The point of entry was a side window, they merely used a long thin knife and pushed the catches up and hey presto they were in so easily. The catches are absolutely useless and are opened so easily. I know have them tied down and obviously the curtains are always open to some degree to allow the alarm to do its job.
Does anyone know of lockable window catches or locks that can be fitted to the windows so that they can only be opened with a key. Similar to what we use for our home window locks, or any improved window security such as easily fitted alarms to each window. One window is now very vulnerable because one of the catches is broken so I have fitted a rape alarm to it and should the window be opened it lets out a very painful sounding alarm. Just want to know if there is anything similar on the market.
Lots was taken but not too much damage but I am determined that they will not spoil my time away. Any help greatly appreciated. Nannyjan.
Also I have insurance but ironincally both policies say I am not covered if vehicle left unattended and laptops and valuables also not covered. What are you supposed to do as you have to leave it sometime. Any one know of a better policy.
The point of entry was a side window, they merely used a long thin knife and pushed the catches up and hey presto they were in so easily. The catches are absolutely useless and are opened so easily. I know have them tied down and obviously the curtains are always open to some degree to allow the alarm to do its job.
Does anyone know of lockable window catches or locks that can be fitted to the windows so that they can only be opened with a key. Similar to what we use for our home window locks, or any improved window security such as easily fitted alarms to each window. One window is now very vulnerable because one of the catches is broken so I have fitted a rape alarm to it and should the window be opened it lets out a very painful sounding alarm. Just want to know if there is anything similar on the market.
Lots was taken but not too much damage but I am determined that they will not spoil my time away. Any help greatly appreciated. Nannyjan.
Also I have insurance but ironincally both policies say I am not covered if vehicle left unattended and laptops and valuables also not covered. What are you supposed to do as you have to leave it sometime. Any one know of a better policy.