Another Transit MH - Stolen (1 Viewer)

[Sidney]

This is the 21st Century and a major automobile manufacturer is unable to stop their vehicles from being stolen with ease.

Surely they could have updated the software to remove the ability to learn a new transponder?

 

[Sidney]

I wouldn't drive a Ford if I was given one!

 

[MC 55 FUN]

I wouldn't drive a Ford if I was given one!

I've owned & driven 12 different Fords ( not MH's ) since 1978 - never had one lifted yet.

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[PhilandMena]

What is a transponder ? How does this impact on stealing a motorhome ....or not ?

 

[Sidney]

I've owned & driven 12 different Fords ( not MH's ) since 1978 - never had one lifted yet.

And your point is that you support the lack ANY action by Ford?

 

[MC 55 FUN]

And your point is that you support the lack ANY action by Ford?

No . . . why do you suggest that ?

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[Sidney]

What is a transponder ? How does this impact on stealing a motorhome ....or not ?

It's the chip in the key that tells the system you are the owner of the original key? On Fords you can reprogram the system to accept a new key.

 

[Sidney]

No . . . why do you suggest that ?

Relevance.

 

[MC 55 FUN]

Relevance.

Anyone with any knowledge of modern vehicle electronics knows that the thieves are one step ahead, it's not just Fords, although Transit based MH's seem more popular to steal.

Simply isolating the OBD port may well have prevented this theft & many others of any make.

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[Kevan]

Not to worry,sure they are insured.

 

[Wombles]

Same security issues for any make of motorhome chassis/van not just Ford! OBD protector & higher security/additional locks are a good idea on any motorhome.

 

[The Wino]

I think the big draw for the thieves is a combination of possibly worse security than other bases but mainly there are so many trannies around that a m/h with low miles and probably a lot better looked after than any van is a good target for bits. It would be interesting to know how secure other base vehicles are i bet there isn't a lot in it.

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[Yorick]

There's hardly a car made nowadays that is burglar proof. Police said recently that about 20 posh cars are stolen in London Every day by gangs cloning the impenetrable key.

But it's fashionable to slang off Ford.

 

[SteveB123]

I wouldn't drive a Ford if I was given one!

I bet you would

 

[chaser]

I think the big draw for the thieves is a combination of possibly worse security than other bases but mainly there are so many trannies around that a m/h with low miles and probably a lot better looked after than any van is a good target for bits. It would be interesting to know how secure other base vehicles are i bet there isn't a lot in it.

That's it exactly, thieves aren't interested if it's a motorhome or not, they only want the bits, doesn't matter if it was valuable to the owner, to the thieves it's just bits.

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[The general]

As mentioned ALL modern motors are at risk not just trannies , it's the spares they want because of the volume on the road, it's a big market . Do they really want sevel spares ? . You just got to try and slow the thieves down , extra locks etc

 

[TheBig1]

i spoke with my locksmith friend recently about the lack of security of ford transits as delivered. there are solutions but people are too lazy and cheap to fit them. none more so than a fellow locksmith that had his fully equipped transit stolen. in all worth as much as a new motorhome

 

[Wombles]

Some info. here about Transit security upgrades http://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum...al-cab-security-upgrades.132770/#post-1905777
Also here for Ducato http://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/fiat-ducato-extra-locking-security-devices.142690/

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[laneside]

Any van is just as vunerable it is just that there is a huge market for good trannie engines and gearboxes, they are shipped out by the container loads.

 

[TJBi]

Not to worry,sure they are insured.

And you really think that that is acceptable? Are you by any chance in the police? That certainly appears to be their attitude.
The theft of one's motorhome, with all the equipment on board, is truly devastating. Full-timers have been known to lose everything except the clothes that they were wearing at the time.

 

[Sidney]

I bet you would

No I'd sell it. Just like I would if I won a caravan

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[angusboy]

Well said,wonder if it was on the other foot

 

[Kevan]

And you really think that that is acceptable? Are you by any chance in the police? That certainly appears to be their attitude.
The theft of one's motorhome, with all the equipment on board, is truly devastating. Full-timers have been known to lose everything except the clothes that they were wearing at the time.

No i am not in the police, just realistic.

 

[martin2603]

Shiny Transit with motorhome conversion is I m afraid an ideal target for the Traveller Community, and there is no shortage of them in the Dartford Area . Unfortunately our boys in blue are totally devoid of resources and manpower to deal with this problem. Their time is taken up with domestic disputes and call from idiots who are on the shared brain cell scheme .
You have my total sympathy.

Having been in the plod in a former life you would not believe the number of time wasting calls received today.

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[martin2603]

Further to my last if you keep the pride an joy at home do invest in a 6inch diameter rising post to put in front of it. It is a very obvious deterrent, which is clearly visible to all. including the thieves !

 

[Minxy]

Not to worry,sure they are insured.

Oh, if only it was THAT simple!

Quite apart from the emotional aspect the bits and bobs they'd have left in it could easily be irreplaceable or difficult to source, and they'll not get the full value of them from the insurers as they often don't cover a lot of it, then of course there's the vehicle itself which they may have cherished and looked after over the years, the payout from the insurance company will be the trade value, not the forecourt price, so the chances are they will be well out of pocket and have higher insurance costs for quite a while in the future ...

I just hope it doesn't happen to you otherwise the 'smirk' that appears to have come through with your posting will be well and truly wiped off your face with the reality of it all!

 

[Kevan]

Oh, if only it was THAT simple!

Quite apart from the emotional aspect the bits and bobs they'd have left in it could easily be irreplaceable or difficult to source, and they'll not get the full value of them from the insurers as they often don't cover a lot of it, then of course there's the vehicle itself which they may have cherished and looked after over the years, the payout from the insurance company will be the trade value, not the forecourt price, so the chances are they will be well out of pocket and have higher insurance costs for quite a while in the future ...

I just hope it doesn't happen to you otherwise the 'smirk' that appears to have come through with your posting will be well and truly wiped off your face with the reality of it all!

Why do people have to get so personal, and insulting, i was just stating a fact, very sad.

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[MR. FUSION]

Not sure if this applies to FIATS but you can that key thing on fleabay which moulds itself to fit trannies locks.

 

[Minxy]

Why do people have to get so personal, and insulting, i was just stating a fact, very sad.

Perhaps it would have been better if you had been a bit more less 'light' about it ... after all they HAVE lost one of their most prized possessions so just pointing out the obvious wouldn't have helped them especially since it will not make up for their loss. Anyway, my view and your view, they don't have to match.

 

[ambulancekidd]

I wouldn't drive a Ford if I was given one!

Just out of curiosity, which cars would you drive?

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