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[Cliff middleton]

has any one had a growler alarm fitted to their motorhome,if so I would like to know if you can turn this off and just have the strike back running.
Cliff

 

[Mel]

Welcome to Fun

Eddie will now see this

@eddievanbitz

Mel

 

[Stretto Boy]

I have had my Growler fitted today but, as I already have a factory-fitted Hal-Locate tracker, it sadly didn't seem to be worth me having the Strike-back fitted as I would be duplicating the tracker function. Shame really, as I like the disabling function of the Strike-back. So I have no direct experience to enable me to answer your question but surely you could just not arm the Growler. As the Strike-back is a separate device, I assume that would still work. After dinner, I need to bury my head in the instructions that Ash gave this afternoon. If I wake up the good occupants of Cornish Farm tonight with the Growler going off, you will know that I didn't read them properly.

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[eddie]

has any one had a growler alarm fitted to their motorhome,if so I would like to know if you can turn this off and just have the strike back running.
Cliff

HI, I'm not sure what you mean? Strikeback and Growler are out two motorhome alarm systems

 

[eddie]

I have had my Growler fitted today but, as I already have a factory-fitted Hal-Locate tracker, it sadly didn't seem to be worth me having the Strike-back fitted as I would be duplicating the tracker function. Shame really, as I like the disabling function of the Strike-back. So I have no direct experience to enable me to answer your question but surely you could just not arm the Growler. As the Strike-back is a separate device, I assume that would still work. After dinner, I need to bury my head in the instructions that Ash gave this afternoon. If I wake up the good occupants of Cornish Farm tonight with the Growler going off, you will know that I didn't read them properly.

Your thinking about our "Non Starter" system

Nice to meet you today, I'm sat writing this being driven by Lyn through the Dorset Countryside, contemplating a nice cold beer from the fridge

 

[Langtoftlad]

I thought Growler was an enhanced version of the the excellent StrikeBack alarm system... louder, more LED's etc...
I'm booked in for a StrikeBack but you can have options for it, like more LED's or a Devil's Wail

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[Cliff middleton]

Thanks,,,,Stupid me I thought the growler was an add on to the strike back.I am booked in to have the strike back fitted in July,Adam from vanbitz said he would show me the growler on that day to see if it would be suitable for me,having just signed into the forum today just thought I would ask the question.

 

[Langtoftlad]

driven by Lyn through the Dorset Countryside, contemplating a nice cold beer from the fridge

That's the only snag with VanBitz - they're always off gadding about enjoying themselves, no customer care, ruin holidays etc etc...

 

[eddie]

That's the only snag with VanBitz - they're always off gadding about enjoying themselves, no customer care, ruin holidays etc etc...

Essential research excuse me!

Who else can answer such questions as:

Does the compressor type cool boxes take two full slabs of Stella? A full 36 cans

And does Stella Artois need to be 'quaffed' immeadiately to avoid spillage from the top of the can when the van is going round corners?

It's tough being helpful lol

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[tonka]

1. Already you have found how useful the forum can be..

2.. If you subscribe as a full member (£15) I think you get a Funster discount at Vanbitz

 

[Lorryman100]

@eddievanbitz

sorry I don't believe you!!!!! But as i am down at yours on Tuesday getting the Growler and non starter fitted I will have a few hours free to allow you to go around corners whilst I test the Stellas cornering spillage capabilities.

 

[Cliff middleton]

Yes,,,,looks I will become a full member

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[Langtoftlad]

Essential research excuse me!

Who else can answer such questions as:

Does the compressor type cool boxes take two full slabs of Stella? A full 36 cans

And does Stella Artois need to be 'quaffed' immeadiately to avoid spillage from the top of the can when the van is going round corners?

It's tough being helpful lol

Vital product question - does your alarm system fully protect said Stella from thieving gits when in the fridge or protecting the back up stocks under the bed...
We need to know.

 

[Mel]

if all dealers had the reputation Vanbitz has the industry would be a better place.

 

[DanielFord]

Thanks,,,,Stupid me I thought the growler was an add on to the strike back.I am booked in to have the strike back fitted in July,Adam from vanbitz said he would show me the growler on that day to see if it would be suitable for me,having just signed into the forum today just thought I would ask the question.

Believe me, you will get a comprehensive demo once the work is done. We have the growler, with the mobile phone malarkey option. I would strongly recommend that you go the whole hog, and have all the options fitted. Our insurance (comfort) are giving us a 15% discount on our premium this year because we have one fitted.

I can't recommend it enough, although I do keep jumping in to the drivers seat, turning the key, only to remember that I haven't told the non-starter to disengage!

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[Cliff middleton]

Yes I have looked at that option as well,think I,ll have a chat when I get to vanbitz,might be money well spent but just want to make sure it's right for me,,,,

 

[garjanco]

We have the growler and the non starter both excellent pieces of kit
The knowledge and expertise you get from all at vanbitz is excellent to say the least.
You can turn off the internal sirens on the growler if required.
My advise is go listen to what they have to say and make up your mind what you want.
@eddievanbitz nor any of his staff will try to sell you something you do not need and you can be sure that the installation and the after service is second to none

 

[DanielFord]

@eddievanbitz nor any of his staff will try to sell you something you do not need

Seconded! Listen to what they tell you! They would much rather tell you not to do something, than do it, and then you complain when it doesn't work!

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[Kingham]

Essential research excuse me!

Who else can answer such questions as:

Does the compressor type cool boxes take two full slabs of Stella? A full 36 cans

And does Stella Artois need to be 'quaffed' immeadiately to avoid spillage from the top of the can when the van is going round corners?

It's tough being helpful lol

That's proper dedication that is

 

[Kingham]

@eddievanbitz

sorry I don't believe you!!!!! But as i am down at yours on Tuesday getting the Growler and non starter fitted I will have a few hours free to allow you to go around corners whilst I test the Stellas cornering spillage capabilities.

Leave enough for me to ratify your test results on Wednesday while I'm there

 

[DanielFord]

Vital product question - does your alarm system fully protect said Stella from thieving gits when in the fridge or protecting the back up stocks under the bed...
We need to know.

Nope! My beer supply is regularly depleted by my Brother In Law, mind you he does have access to the keys, and knows where I hide the beer!

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[DanielFord]

1. Already you have found how useful the forum can be..

2.. If you subscribe as a full member (£15) I think you get a Funster discount at Vanbitz

I think it's a no brainer on point number 2. Spend £15 to join MHF, that will give you access to the discount code. That code gives you 10% off at VanBitz, the full growler costs best part of £1,000 (ish) so you £15 outlay gives you a saving of £100! Even our chancellor could see that is a good deal

 

[Stretto Boy]

Nice to meet you today, I'm sat writing this being driven by Lyn through the Dorset Countryside, contemplating a nice cold beer from the fridge

Good to meet you too Eddie. Your chaps did a fine, neat job.

I didn't think you would have time to go gallavanting until the rugby season was over but perhaps, as the England coach, it's feet up once the 6 Nations is over. Or are you my great uncle Eddie Jones from Nottingham in disguise? If so, you are wearing very well for someone who is nearly 90!

 

[Stretto Boy]

Or are you my great uncle Eddie Jones from Nottingham in disguise? If so, you are wearing very well for someone who is nearly 90!

Just worked it out. That's who you are. The alcohol in the beer acts as a preservative

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[Diggerdi]

I can't recommend it enough, although I do keep jumping in to the drivers seat, turning the key, only to remember that I haven't told the non-starter to disengage!

??? I'm confused. We have the non-starter but don't have to do anything when we get in the van. I thought it can just be activated if the motorhome is stolen. Are we doing something wrong?

 

[DanielFord]

??? I'm confused. We have the non-starter but don't have to do anything when we get in the van. I thought it can just be activated if the motorhome is stolen. Are we doing something wrong?

Might be different options, but I have to go in via the phone app and unblock the engine. There is then a delay of a few seconds for the van to read the message, then I can start her up. Of course one can find out the status by looking at the status screen, but I always forget to do that!

 

[DanielFord]

??? I'm confused. We have the non-starter but don't have to do anything when we get in the van. I thought it can just be activated if the motorhome is stolen. Are we doing something wrong?

OK, so just a quick one, this is how it works, firstly, I go to the app and hit status:

The red dot by immobiliser means that the van cannot be started. So we go to the commands screen:

Click on the bottom one, wireless engine start UNBLOCK, and then we get this:

click send, wait a few seconds and then look at status:

Green dot means that the van can now be started. If only I remembered to run through these steps when I actually want to drive!

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[RowleyBirkinQC]

Another point worth consideration when selecting a vendor, with Vanbitz it's not all about the initial sale and install. If you then have a need for after sales support these guys are there for you. We know from personal experience, having encountered a minor challenge (not attributable to Vanbitz) for which they expedited a swift resolution. Not all vendors are so responsive.

 

[Two on Tour]

I think it's a no brainer on point number 2. Spend £15 to join MHF, that will give you access to the discount code. That code gives you 10% off at VanBitz, the full growler costs best part of £1,000 (ish) so you £15 outlay gives you a saving of £100! Even our chancellor could see that is a good deal

Not so sure Dianne Abbot could though.

 

[Lorryman100]

Leave enough for me to ratify your test results on Wednesday while I'm there

Will do but depends on how tight ((fisted)at least he isn't Scottish or from Yorkshire) Eddie is with his beer stocks though?

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