Back again and security

[Squizz]

Hi Guys
We bought a Hymer b774 a couple of years ago and sold it quite quickly to come to France. We have now bought a Hymer Exsis I 524 from a lovely French couple.

It doesn't have an alarm. He found it annoying so got rid of it. I am very concerned that we have the best security.
We leave for the UK in a few days and I want to get this sorted ASAP.

I would appreciate any recommendations on makes/types. Maybe advice on the priority of different types of security. I expect this has been discussed ad nauseum so if you could tell me where to find more information that would be great.

Many thanks

 

[Speve]

eddievanbitz is you man he will give you all the info you require

 

[Squizz]

eddievanbitz is you man he will give you all the info you require

Thanks I’ll look him up

 

[Speve]

Thanks I’ll look him up

He’s a member of MHF and Vanbitz is advertised on here somewhere I tagged him so I expect he will reply tomorrow.

 

[Speve]

Here’s the web address.

Home - VanBitz

Van Bitz is the UK's leading motorhome security installation company with an envious reputation for providing first class services and cutting-edge security

www.vanbitz.com

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Phill D]

I would agree that Vanbitz has great products and I have had strikeback fitted to my vans for the past 15 years.
You get a funster discount if requested when you book.
But
Vanbitz are sought after so you may have to book ahead.

 

[TheBig1]

I am certain Vanbitz is booked up months ahead for installs

I always recommend that you make a priority of blocking the OBD port, as this is what thieves use to start vans without keys

Then add pedal locks like the ATE one, and a steering lock like the disklok

 

[Stealaway]

You can ring a local mobile arlarm company from where ever you are for a few days.
For insurance purposes you will need a Thatcham approved catergery 5 system.
My guy charged me £299 to come to my address and fit it.

 

[TheBig1]

ATE pedal lock

I was searching for another security measure to protect our motorhome from theft, and thought of the excellent clutch claw, as was marketed to motorhomers at shows a few years ago. Not a bad price at £119, but the ability to fit an automatic van was a bit vague and non comital from the company...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

 

[TheBig1]

OBD lock install on Fiat Ducato 2012 but fits from 06 onwards

Following on from my increased security for my Ford Transit thread, I decided it would be wise to fit an OBD lock to my motorhome too Thieves are using technology to steal motorhomes and the tools to do so are cheaply available on ebay. Once in your van, they plug a laptop into the OBD port, an...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Squizz]

Thanks we’ll do that

 

[Squizz]

Yes definitely going to look at getting an old blocker. Well I’m passing the info to OH. I’m exp him to sort it

 

[WESTY66]

Another one here for Vanbitz Growler and non starter, and comes std with a good nights sleep not worrying whether it will be where you left it

 

[ChrisL]

Another vote for Vanbitz growler and non starter here, they do occasionally get cancellations so it's worth ringing and asking.

 

[Revolvor]

To find out more, search for Motorhome Security/ Vanbitz in the "Reviews" section on the forum

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Verteuil Man]

We turn both front seats round to face into the van then lock then together with a bike lock.

 

[Squizz]

Thanks for all the info guys
We are in Bristol for a couple of weeks so hopefully we can get some of it done while we’re there ie the alarm fitted.