Dummy deadlocks (1 Viewer)

[pjay]

I've got the real thing on my van but these look a good cost effective visual deterrent, virtually undetectable from the real thing....

Dummy False Van Door Anti Theft Deterrent Protection Security Kit Deadlock Locks

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[Jev88]

Ssshhhhhhh.... Don't tell everyone about the fake stick ons!

 

[97243]

Why would anyone consider skimping on the cost of deadlocks to protect a £50,000 plus asset ?

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[Jim]

Why would anyone consider skimping on the cost of deadlocks to protect a £50,000 plus asset ?

Do you have deadlocks fitted? Most people don't, are they skimping too?

 

[Barryh]

When we had the anti-puncture thing fitted on the fiat cab, we talked to the fitter about these dummy locks. His opinion was they are a reasonable deterrent but you have to fit them in the right place as the thieves know exactly where a proper lock would be fitted.

 

[97243]

Do you have deadlocks fitted? Most people don't, are they skimping too?

We did on the Laika we have just sold and the replacement Esterel will have them too.

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[Brains]

Do you have deadlocks fitted? Most people don't, are they skimping too?

I'm getting one fitted
(It came with the van, but was never fitted)

I always think when locking up in an urban situation, it really would not take more than a screwdriver to open the hab door.
I think deadlocks on the hab door are a good idea, you don't use them all the time, just when wanted.

 

[Jim]

In the last 30 years, I've never felt the need to fit them. I've had deadlocks fitted on the inside. But then I've always had a good alarm fitted.

I can see the point in a builders panel van full of tools, but that's about it. Can anyone sell me on why I should have them on an alarmed motorhome?

 

[Brains]

In the last 30 years, I've never felt the need to fit them. I've had deadlocks fitted on the inside. But then I've always had a good alarm fitted.

I can see the point in a builders panel van full of tools, but that's about it. Can anyone sell me on why I should have them on an alarmed motorhome?

I've got the lock (came in a box with the van)
So I may as well get it fitted.
Going cost £80 at Motorhome Locks of Pershore

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[iandsm]

In the last 30 years, I've never felt the need to fit them. I've had deadlocks fitted on the inside. But then I've always had a good alarm fitted.

I can see the point in a builders panel van full of tools, but that's about it. Can anyone sell me on why I should have them on an alarmed motorhome?

I thought that as I have an alarm. Then I thought the alarm is only effective AFTER someone has gained entry but deadlocks or even dummies might just make that someone not bother or go on the the next van that doesn't have them.

 

[Jim]

I thought that as I have an alarm. Then I thought the alarm is only effective AFTER someone has gained entry

That might be so for your alarm, but all of my motorhome alarms over the years offered a far more visual detterent in the way of flashing lights, than a deadlock that may or may not be locked.

 

[Millcourt]

That might be so for your alarm, but all of my motorhome alarms over the years offered a far more visual detterent in the way of flashing lights, than a deadlock that may or may not be locked.

But……by the time the alarm triggers, entry has probably been forced with damage to the bodywork or a window smashed.

Obviously we will all decide for ourselves what we think is prudent and worth paying for. However, as deadlocks on the inside (which you mentioned you had Jim) may well give some added protection, for example when asleep at night, they do not provide a visual external deterrent when your MoHo is left unattended.

I like my external, visually obvious, deadlocks and presume if we are parked next to you, a thief well think your MoHo an easier target than mine!

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[iandsm]

That might be so for your alarm, but all of my motorhome alarms over the years offered a far more visual detterent in the way of flashing lights, than a deadlock that may or may not be locked.

My alarm does of course have the flashing lights. I just think anything one can do to put off a potential intruder has got to be a positive.

 

[Jim]

But……by the time the alarm triggers, entry has probably been forced with damage to the bodywork or a window smashed.

Nothing to do with a triggered alarm. It's about deterrent. Personally I think the flashing light of an alarm is significantly more of a deterrent than a deadlock.

And my alarm works on more than a door, and I can sleep safely with it armed. Offering a further detterrent when I want it most.

 

[Jim]

I like my external, visually obvious, deadlocks and presume if we are parked next to you, a thief well think your MoHo an easier target than mine!

I raise my flashing blue lights against your deadlock that might not even be locked.

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[icantremember]

I must make a specsavers appointment ...

I've been wondering why anyone would have a dummy afro wig on their motorhome.

 

[Tombola]

Ahhhhh, so thats why i could never find the key for the deadlocks that were on my MH when I bought it.

Bugger.

 

[cyberyacht]

Sixteen quid!! I'd want a real one for that.

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[pappajohn]

I've got the real thing on my van but these look a good cost effective visual deterrent, virtually undetectable from the real thing....

Dummy False Van Door Anti Theft Deterrent Protection Security Kit Deadlock Locks

x8r.co.uk

Hang on a minute......
The blurb states real rivets are used to secure the device just like the real thing.
Takes seconds to drill out a rivet and remove the real lock.

 

[iandsm]

I remember some time ago seeing a company who fitted LED lights around the camper, front, sides and back which could be set to activate when someone approached within a meter or so or any distance the user set, these could be coupled with a speaker that gave a warning, "Step away fro the vehicle now" I don't see adverts for them now so I suppose they never became popular, perhaps they were set off by every passing cat or proved unreliable.

 

[Two on Tour]

Hang on a minute......
The blurb states real rivets are used to secure the device just like the real thing.
Takes seconds to drill out a rivet and remove the real lock.

The rivets on the real deadlocks only secure the escutcheon into place.
The real locks are Eurolocks, so you will have to have the door open to gain access to the lock securing screw and have the key turn the barrel to the correct position to remove the lock.

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