Cardiff Storage - Well Done! (1 Viewer)

[The Old Man]

And thank you.

While I was out to lunch yesterday I received the following email, on my phone.

"...
Our security team has advised that your rear hatch and sky light are open, please could you come to site and secure them please.

We note that the number we hold on file is unobtainable, please could you contact us with your correct contact details..."

As soon as I could excuse myself from the lunch I headed back to Cardiff. Sure enought the rear skylight was fully open! I didn't understand the 'rear hatch' part but have since assumed it meant the rear skylight. There was no sign of an attempted entry, nothing was damaged and no sign of water entering through the roof. As it was dark and so I closed the skylight, secured the van and went home. Today, in daylight, I returned and looked at the operation of the skylight locking system and discovered that on closing the hatch the securing button only partially 'popped' out and a little upward pressure on the hatch caused it to pop open, so I'm guessing that the recent strong winds 'sucked' it open.

By gently pulling down on the hatch handle it caused the securing button to pop out further and I'm hoping that was my error and there will be no recurrence of the issue.

To have spotted the open skylight amongst the 1400 vehicles packed on the site was good and to then email me was well appreciated.

 

[BobtheBass]

Strangely enough exactly the same thing happened to me the other day. Got back home after a few days away over Christmas and saw the rear bedroom roof hatch open. Fearing the worst I checked inside and found that it was dry and nothing amiss. The alarm hadn't even gone off. The neighbour across the road said he had noticed it open during the windy period and texted me, but my phone wasn't on. The wind must have released the catch which couldn't have been fully on. You live and learn.

 

[Jim]

Nice to know that the security officers are awake and conscientious yy

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[The Old Man]

Nice to know that the security officers are awake and conscientious

I agree Jim, I know I'm paying for it but it is reassuring to see it working

 

[Anthea M]

I agree Jim, I know I'm paying for it but it is reassuring to see it working

So glad the wind didn't take it off and the rain got in you might not have known for ages.

 

[The Old Man]

Thanks Anthea.

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[JockandRita]

WGlad to read that you were looked after TOM.

We have a great storage facility, and owner. He is so conscientious, and phones you at the slightest problem with your outfit. As well as a card reader gate entry, CCTV, and movement sensors all round the joint, he has a huge German Sheperd that will have your knackers off, should you be in there when you are not supposed to be.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[Peter Sansom]

It's good to know that someone has your back. Ours is parked in a small public car park (seasonal permit), along with a couple of other vans. There was a post on Facebook the other evening that a car had been vandalised there and this was a 'heads up' for anyone else. Fortunately ours and the other vans were ok. Social media can be quite helpful sometimes!

 

[Mickey1]

Strangely enough exactly the same thing happened to me the other day. Got back home after a few days away over Christmas and saw the rear bedroom roof hatch open. Fearing the worst I checked inside and found that it was dry and nothing amiss. The alarm hadn't even gone off. The neighbour across the road said he had noticed it open during the windy period and texted me, but my phone wasn't on. The wind must have released the catch which couldn't have been fully on. You live and learn.

Curious as to which alarm you have, And why it didn't go off. I'm a newbie but still makes me think, If the wind can get in so can the thief. I'm also curious because I'm thinking of getting the growler for my new motorhome.
Mickey.

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[Bailey58]

WGlad to read that you were looked after TOM.

We have a great storage facility, and owner. He is so conscientious, and phones you at the slightest problem with your outfit. As well as a card reader gate entry, CCTV, and movement sensors all round the joint, he has a huge German Sheperd that will have your knackers off, should you be in there when you are not supposed to be.

Cheers,

Jock.

I hope that's a dog you're talking about.

 

[BobtheBass]

Curious as to which alarm you have, And why it didn't go off. I'm a newbie but still makes me think, If the wind can get in so can the thief. I'm also curious because I'm thinking of getting the growler for my new motorhome.
Mickey.

A Sigma S32. Fitted by the dealers, but not an alarm I am very impressed by it has to be said.