Globecar motorhome

[woodstock]

Thinking of buying a trend scout motorhome.The base van is a ford transit. Heard reports of them being easily to steal. Cannot something be added to make them more secure. They still make the vans.

 

[The Coops]

Gone in 60 seconds! Very easy to override but can use an OSB blocker

 

[Wombles]

Have a look here https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...al-cab-security-upgrades.132770/#post-1946280 & searching on the forum will bring up lots of other security ideas for all types of motorhomes.

 

[JohnJan]

Once upon a time a ford transit(years ago) was easy to steal and this has stuck, 25 years on. You will see occasionally someone pops up with this theory however all vans have a level of security(immobiliser, alarms, trackers etc). If a determined and skilful thieving git really wants your van and is prepared to put in the time and effort they will probably achieve it.
Don't let it put you off the van if it ticks your boxes. There are plenty mentions on here about security and alarms, just allow for it in your budget to be added after purchase.

Can any of the "Easy to steal" brigade provide any actual evidence of thefts being carried out?

 

[DBK]

Thinking of buying a trend scout motorhome.The base van is a ford transit. Heard reports of them being easily to steal. Cannot something be added to make them more secure. They still make the vans.

Yes is the answer. Do a search on here for Transit security on similar words and have a read. But in summary:

You can buy things to lock the OBD port they use to overcome the built in security. Cheapest.

Fit extra door locks. Medium cost.

Add alarm and tracker. Expensive.

Move to somewhere with less crime. Potentially most expensive.

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[Wombles]

General motorhome security https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/clutch-claw-with-10-motorhome-fun-discount-code.218289/

Bulldog EM4X4SS Wheel Clamp £90 Delivered Saunderson Security

We currently have the excellent heavy duty wheel clamp Bulldog CA2000C Centaur but our new van has little clearance around wheel arches so found this one as an alternative & at a great price - £90 delivered by Saunderson Security http://saundersonsecurity.co.uk/bulldog-euroclamp.html Might be...

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Swivel seat security

Hi I have fitted my disklok to my van and my friend said why don’t I turn my swivel seat around and drill a hole in the runner and padlock it in the turned around position so they won’t be able to sit and drive if they go to steal It has anybody done this

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These are just a few - there are loads more!

 

[Scotch mist]

There may be an additional cost to insure a ford based MH , my insurance asked is my MH based on a ford transit , , They didn’t ask about any other makes