Stolen from Basildon (1 Viewer)

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Stolen my motorhome at 4 30 am this morning was alarmed and had steering lock and was still connected to electric, but they still got it, C15 BAS is the reg please keep a eye out for us.



Taken from Facebook

 

[Anthea M]

Another ford.

 

[138go]

Some have said the biggest problem is the alarm switches off once you turn the key in the door as it's part of the self locking system. Keys to open these locks are readily available on EBay. It's a pity Ford don't do anything about it. Different lock barrels are available as well. As for the steering lock if you look on youtube it takes about 30 seconds to remove one. They have probably had their eye on it for a few days and ready for everything. Sorry to here it's gone. Hope they find it without any damage.

 

[deleted-member02]

The number plate will probably have been changed immediately to avoid ANPR detection.

Aftermarket immobilisers seem to be the solution. It's remarkable that Transit owners are still unaware as it happens so often...

 

[pappajohn]

Knew it would be a ford before i opened the thread.

This is so well documented so why arent ford doing anything about the piss poor security.

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[trophychap]

Thats the second one posted this week as stolen, its about time Ford did something about those locks I think. I wonder where all these motorhomes go as there doesn't appear to be many posts saying they have been recovered.

Are they on a ferry to somewhere fairly fast I wonder as they are not exactly inconspicuous are they!!

Hope you get it back quickly and undamaged.

 

[Figaro]

Shockingly predictable !

 

[MillieMoocher]

Very sad for you, have seen it on Facebook too.

Bastards.

 

[DigglyDog]

I complained like hell when I was persuaded to fork out nearly 500 notes for a tracker and lifetime subscription.
Doesn't seem like a bad deal now....
Hope you get the van back and they catch the sod's that nicked it..

 

[Lenny HB]

Knew it would be a ford before i opened the thread.

This is so well documented so why arent ford doing anything about the piss poor security.

I thought the same.

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[Lenny HB]

Thats the second one posted this week as stolen, its about time Ford did something about those locks I think. I wonder where all these motorhomes go as there doesn't appear to be many posts saying they have been recovered.

Are they on a ferry to somewhere fairly fast I wonder as they are not exactly inconspicuous are they!!

Hope you get it back quickly and undamaged.

All appear to be RHD drive so the only country they would be welcome is probably Ireland.

 

[Vanman]

So sad to hear

 

[Badknee]

There was a post on faceache about Amazon of all people selling 'locksmiths' master key for Fords. It beggars belief. Whatever you do never have your alarm connected into the central locking!

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Some have said the biggest problem is the alarm switches off once you turn the key in the door as it's part of the self locking system. Keys to open these locks are readily available on EBay. It's a pity Ford don't do anything about it. Different lock barrels are available as well. As for the steering lock if you look on youtube it takes about 30 seconds to remove one. They have probably had their eye on it for a few days and ready for everything. Sorry to here it's gone. Hope they find it without any damage.

Might not have happened with a separate strike back alarm system @eddievanbitz ...........

...it will already be on the way to Ireland on false plates by now

 

[sdc77]

Thats the second one posted this week as stolen, its about time Ford did something about those locks I think. I wonder where all these motorhomes go as there doesn't appear to be many posts saying they have been recovered.

Are they on a ferry to somewhere fairly fast I wonder as they are not exactly inconspicuous are they!!

Hope you get it back quickly and undamaged.

Probably goes to an industrial estate or area within 20 miles or so and gets stripped for parts.

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[DuxDeluxe]

Probably goes to an industrial estate or area within 20 miles or so and gets stripped for parts.

Yes - Basildon........ missed that bit

 

[Sheldon C]

More likely parked somewhere, with vehicle being watched until they are sure there is not a tracker fitted.

 

[sdc77]

More likely parked somewhere, with vehicle being watched until they are sure there is not a tracker fitted.

You may well be right but it's worth more as parts and its a lot less hassle to the theives.
Low mileage ... well serviced transits .. good for parts.