Alarm & Tracker - any recommendations please ?

Clattergate

Clattergate

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I'm in the process of changing van, the dealer fits Vodafone Alarms and trackers but they seem very expensive ... Any recommendations for proactive Thatcham approved options gratefully received
 
there is really only one i would recommend having had it fitted to all our vans to date. that is Vanbitz, Strikeback or if you have deeper pockets Growler.
they will also sort the tracker.
 
Phill D said:
there is really only one i would recommend having had it fitted to all our vans to date. that is Vanbitz, Strikeback or if you have deeper pockets Growler.
they will also sort the tracker.
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PS; and i think you still get a discount for being a Fun member just look it up in the resources section before you book.
 
Vabitz do they have Mobile installers country wide or is it on site only. We are waiting for our motorhome to arrive at dealers in a fortnights time and we live in Suffolk. :smiley:
 
mrgeee said:
Vabitz do they have Mobile installers country wide or is it on site only. We are waiting for our motorhome to arrive at dealers in a fortnights time and we live in Suffolk. :smiley:
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They have a campsite - Cornish Farm - on site. Make a trip of it. (When it opens!!)

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We have a Vodafone VTS tracker and are well impressed with them, even drove round the storage yard a couple of weeks ago so must have just slipped out of the geofence area and did not have the token with us and immediately got a text and phone call. We have a different alarm and are pleased with that but not a Vodafone one but would maybe look at a combined one next time but I guess Vodafone are not geared to MH's whereas the chap who fitted the alarm does them for the dealer so knows what needs to be covered and how to fit them etc but would be good to get an alert if the alarm went off.

Because we have a SP it keeps the tracker battery topped up and with the APP you can see it anytime plus where the van is and also set status such as garage or ferry mode. Another good thing is you see where you have been on the APP and web.
 
As the BBC would say in regard of Vanbitz, other products are available!
Out Smart The Thief's Lockdown system is also effective and popular - Alarm, Tracker and Immobiliser combined - and they will come to you to install.
 
MichaelT said:
We have a Vodafone VTS tracker and are well impressed with them, even drove round the storage yard a couple of weeks ago so must have just slipped out of the geofence area and did not have the token with us and immediately got a text and phone call. We have a different alarm and are pleased with that but not a Vodafone one but would maybe look at a combined one next time but I guess Vodafone are not geared to MH's whereas the chap who fitted the alarm does them for the dealer so knows what needs to be covered and how to fit them etc but would be good to get an alert if the alarm went off.

Because we have a SP it keeps the tracker battery topped up and with the APP you can see it anytime plus where the van is and also set status such as garage or ferry mode. Another good thing is you see where you have been on the APP and web.
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Have to advise you don't have to drive the vehicle with the Vanbitz system. Not going to say what happens as just info for less desirables. Am happy that I don't need to move the thing before someone says IS THAT YOU!

Also given current situation had a general email query Vanbitz replied within an hour and so did the tracking firm.

wish they did chassis mounted ebike carriers.

Last minute thought can also confirm, by accident, that the growler alarm is just a bit loud.

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Randall C said:
Have to advise you don't have to drive the vehicle with the Vanbitz system. Not going to say what happens as just info for less desirables. Am happy that I don't need to move the thing before someone says IS THAT YOU!

Also given current situation had a general email query Vanbitz replied within an hour and so did the tracking firm.

wish they did chassis mounted ebike carriers.

Last minute thought can also confirm, by accident, that the growler alarm is just a bit loud.
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You don't with the Vodafone system either if the geofence is not set if you do not have the token with you, just that I have a geofence set in the storage yard so I can move it about to the wash pad etc. Also if someone tries to load it on a lorry or similar it will alert.

As others say above other system are available😁
 
Clattergate said:
I'm in the process of changing van, the dealer fits Vodafone Alarms and trackers but they seem very expensive ... Any recommendations for proactive Thatcham approved options gratefully received
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I’m sure there will be some nay sayers https://www.tracker.co.uk/ they have a range of solutions and do not rely on a mobile sim



Have to say I’m not knocking other trackers you pay your money and make your choice. Any tracker brand has to be better than none.
from memory Voda brought out Toad A few years back
 
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Coolcats said:
I’m sure there will be some nay sayers https://www.tracker.co.uk/ they have a range of solutions and do not rely on a mobile sim



Have to say I’m not knocking other trackers you pay your money and make your choice. Any tracker brand has to be better than none.
from memory Voda brought out Toad A few years back
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I think it was Cobra
 
MichaelT said:
I think it was Cobra
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Ah ok I knew that had brought someone as they wanted to push their mobile services so I guess if your a corporate with voda mobiles it would make sense to have your tracking system with them as well as a corporate deal.
 
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beware most (all) dealer fit alarms, because they fit basic car alarms that generally tie into the can bus on the vehicle. It may sound convenient that the alarm sets with the ignition key remote, but if anyone can unlock the door, by default it turns off the alarm. A separate stand alone system with back up system and the ability to alarm all lockers and bike rack or trailer is the way to go. That leaves just one contender for the best motorhome specific alarm. Vanbitz

As for trackers, you get what you pay for, cheap not good, good not cheap
 
Dilwyn said:
As the BBC would say in regard of Vanbitz, other products are available!
Out Smart The Thief's Lockdown system is also effective and popular - Alarm, Tracker and Immobiliser combined - and they will come to you to install.
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OSTT seems like a good system at the right price but not Thatcham approved so if it's an insurance stipulation they are a no no.

Martin
 
TheBig1 said:
beware most (all) dealer fit alarms, because they fit basic car alarms that generally tie into the can bus on the vehicle. It may sound convenient that the alarm sets with the ignition key remote, but if anyone can unlock the door, by default it turns off the alarm. A separate stand alone system with back up system and the ability to alarm all lockers and bike rack or trailer is the way to go. That leaves just one contender for the best motorhome specific alarm. Vanbitz

As for trackers, you get what you pay for, cheap not good, good not cheap
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We have all our external lockers alarmed and a flashing light in the window so still visible when blinds shut, we are happy with it and so are insurance company. I like that it sets with the locking, however does not unset by opening the door it has to be turned off and we can turn the interior sensors off at night so we can move around.

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Massive thanks to Eddie Vanbitz and Metatrak

Long story, but here goes... My son's MH was stolen a couple of years ago, it was his pride and joy. Fortunately insurance paid out but he never wanted to go through that trauma again, so he bought another MH and went straight to Eddie who recommended going the whole hog with alarm, tracker...
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This is what happens when you fit an alarm/non starter from vanbitz, it stays where you left it. Most trackers will alert you to where it’s probably being stripped down or you will get there as it’s still smouldering. The non starter allows you to immobilise it so it can’t be taken as in the above post👍
 
Due to the value of our MH we had to have a tracker fitted for insurance although an alarm wasn't required but we got it thrown in as part of the purchase deal (FOC) so were happy with it:

Tracker: SmarTrack Protector Pro Global TQA453 - it cost £199 to have fitted and £399 for a lifetime subscription.

Alarm: Autowatch 695 (canbus) - we've had versions of this previously on other MHs/campers and never had any issues with them so more than happy to have one on our Carthago.
 
sally47 said:
Cost of vanbitz tracker and non starter please
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Go to bottom of page where you can download the price list/info

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