If something goes missing from your Ducato - look for this (1 Viewer)

[MikeD]

Our neighbour had their van broken into in Leon, France.

Lost a shed load of stuff but no iPad's or £2000 in cash. Did not wake up with a gas induced hangover.

But lost passports, bank card's etc.

The only evidence - look below

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[TheBig1]

its a well known weakness and you can buy stainless steel plates to prevent it and repair/cover the damage

 

[Newfie]

Called pro plates got mine from here
http://www.van-locked.co.uk/Shop/Vans/Fiat-Ducato-~-Sept06TOcurrent/ProPlate.html

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[Wissel]

Called pro plates got mine from here
http://www.van-locked.co.uk/Shop/Vans/Fiat-Ducato-~-Sept06TOcurrent/ProPlate.html

I'm ordering dead locks for my van next week.

Now I'm wondering if it's worth adding the pro-plates as well?

 

[Gromett]

I'm ordering dead locks for my van next week.

Now I'm wondering if it's worth adding the pro-plates as well?

I considered doing both. But I decided against it. My logic being if the deadlocks don't dissuade them then the plate won't.

 

[Wissel]

I considered doing both. But I decided against it. My logic being if the deadlocks don't dissuade them then the plate won't.

That makes good sense to me. I'll do the same

Also fitting window security film, but this is more in case someone smashes a window before seeing my lazy ar#e (but very effective once awake) dog. Don't want him sitting in broken glass.

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[MikeD]

I'm ordering dead locks for my van next week.

Now I'm wondering if it's worth adding the pro-plates as well?

I am definitely thinking that way as well.

 

[DonA4000]

Do you need to buy the ProPlate for both driver and passenger door, for the ducato? Even with the passenger door not having a keyhole.

Thanks

 

[Newfie]

I ordered & fitted the pair, about 30 mins to fit per door

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[jezport]

I ordered & fitted the pair, about 30 mins to fit per door

How are they fitted

 

[TheBig1]

How are they fitted

remove the door handle and fit it behind. held on by the handle screws

 

[Newfie]

Here is a video on how to fit, it’s not a fiat but gives you an idea

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[TheBig1]

Here is a video on how to fit, it’s not a fiat but gives you an idea

obviously a dirty builder's van in the video but still roughly handled by the fitter who should of worn gloves and changed them before refitting the door fittings. loads of unnecessary dirty marks and scratches

 

[Two on Tour]

I ordered & fitted the pair, about 30 mins to fit per door

If you have Remis blinds fitted to the door then they have to come off as well.

Here is a video on how to fit, it’s not a fiat but gives you an idea

The Fiat and Peugeot Boxer are the same door trim as the Citroen Relay.
I would not let the guy in the video anywhere near my van, he's an animal !!!

 

[Wissel]

Can I ask why people aren't just fitting dead locks?

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[Two on Tour]

This company is cheaper and free delivery for ProPlates. I have just ordered a set from them.

http://vanlockstore.co.uk/our-products/proplate/proplate.html

 

[Gromett]

Can I ask why people aren't just fitting dead locks?

No idea. I swear by deadlocks on the basis that thieves are absolute cowardly tw@s

They want to be able to get away quickly... So if they have to smash a window and climb in risking getting trapped by a returning owner they will move onto the next van.

The only thing a deadlock won't protect you from is if you stupidly leave anything of value within reach of a smashed window. Then it doesn't matter what security you have.

 

[Two on Tour]

I see on eBay that the would be thief can now buy a lock decoder/pick for the Ducato, Boxer and Relay's. Looks like time to fit dead locks as well or are they a doodle to pick as well ?

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[Stroppy Bird]

Do you need to buy the ProPlate for both driver and passenger door, for the ducato? Even with the passenger door not having a keyhole.

Thanks

Just need them for ones with a key. So mine needed drivers door and rear door (its a van conversion).

 

[Ridgeway]

What deadlocks do you boys recommend ?

and why is it that every thread I click on costs me money... gonna stop visiting

 

[klaatu]

Can I ask why people aren't just fitting dead locks?

And can I ask why manufacturers don’t fit them as standard?

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[Wissel]

And can I ask why manufacturers don’t fit them as standard?

Some do (mine has them as standard), but I doubt as good as a separate after market version.

I guess also it's not always desirable for courier companies etc, would make it more difficult if keys are lost?

A better question would be, why are vans (especially some) so easy to break into with a screwdriver?

 

[Newfie]

These have been recommended other sites, possibly cheaper options available
BROKEN LINK

 

[Ridgeway]

These have been recommended other sites, possibly cheaper options available
BROKEN LINK

That looks neat although isn't there a risk that thieves wouldn't notice them until they had created quite a lot of damage ? also I assume you have to lock both cab doors from the inside them exit through the hab door ?

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[Gromett]

What deadlocks do you boys recommend ?

and why is it that every thread I click on costs me money... gonna stop visiting

This is my fitting process. Link to where I got them as well.. extremely happy with them.
https://www.fulltiming.info/self-build-motorhome/fitting-deadlocks

 

[RogerThat]

Is there such a thing as a mobile dead lock fitter?

 

[joka250]

Presumably if these dead locks can only be operated from inside you exit and enter through habitation door, then what. I'm not aware of external locking systems for habitation doors so what's the real value of dead locks when leaving vehicle unattended.

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[Gromett]

Presumably if these dead locks can only be operated from inside you exit and enter through habitation door, then what. I'm not aware of external locking systems for habitation doors so what's the real value of dead locks when leaving vehicle unattended.

The deadlocks I use are only lockable from the outside.. I am in a PVC so I have deadlocks on driver/passenger/sliding door.
When I am in all are deadlocked except the sliding door but that is right next to my bed/seat area. I did have a security chain on it at one point.
When I leave the van unattended it is all fully deadlocked.

 

[joka250]

The deadlocks I use are only lockable from the outside.. I am in a PVC so I have deadlocks on driver/passenger/sliding door.
When I am in all are deadlocked except the sliding door but that is right next to my bed/seat area. I did have a security chain on it at one point.
When I leave the van unattended it is all fully deadlocked.

Thanks for that, read your earlier post but failed to properly read the link.

 

[tonyidle]

Is there such a thing as a mobile dead lock fitter?

That's an oxymoron .

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