Which CAT 1 Alarm (1 Viewer)

[FM02MZO]

We are contemplating having a CAT 1 alarm fitted and we cannot make our minds up which to have, what are your thought?

 

[Brisey]

Vanbitz Strikeback with Growler.

 

[Deleted member 29692]

Strikeback Growler

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[Jim]

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[golly]

Another vote for Strikeback Growler, also look at their Metz non starter system, excellent bit of kit

 

[StanandShirley]

Can only go with Stikeback Growler ear splitting when it goes off

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[carolyn]

Strikeback growler for me as well.

 

[jezport]

I went for an Autowatch, I got it fitted by Autosound in Bradford as they are local to me.

 

[Clickem]

Don't forget that to be a CAT 1 alarm installation, not only must the alarm be Thatcham approved but so must the installer

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[jezport]

Don't forget that to be a CAT 1 alarm installation, not only must the alarm be Thatcham approved but so must the installer

And most insurers now ask for a photocopy of the installation certificate as proof.

I reinsured with Stavely Head Insurance and their quote was £200 cheaper once I had a Thatcham alarm fitted.
I paid £349 for the alarm, so will have saved the cost of the alarm in under 2 years.

 

[Padraigpost]

Strikeback for me as well, best system on the market, all of my vans have had one fitted and never a single false alarm.
Don

 

[BobtheBass]

Our Sigma S34 seems ok, but its a bit sensitive to farting spiders it seems.

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[peterc10]

Another vote for Eddie's Growler system from us.

 

[icantremember]

I also have a Vanbitz Growler & Non Starter fitted and agree they are the dog dangly bits.

However, I'm not certain that they are Thatcham Cat 1 approved ... perhaps @eddievanbitz willl come on and confirm either way.

 

[eddie]

I also have a Vanbitz Growler & Non Starter fitted and agree they are the dog dangly bits.

However, I'm not certain that they are Thatcham Cat 1 approved ... perhaps @eddievanbitz willl come on and confirm either way.

Yes, The Strikeback and Growler systems are Thatcham approved, and we supply Cat 6 and Cat5 Insurance approved tracking systems

Our Non Starter systems are not Thatcham approved as we will not submit them for evaluation as we don't wish the remove functionality for our customers

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[Lenny HB]

Had Autowatch on current van and last one, work well and not too expensive & have a local installer.

 

[DBK]

As an alternative have a look at “outsmart the thief“ and their basic motorhome alarm for which you can get an internal alarm as an extra if you want. I went for their platinum version which has a tracker and a remote immobiliser but it isn't Thatcham approved as apparently they (Thatcham) don't like remote immobilisers at the moment. But their basic alarm should satisfy any insurance requirements and they fitted my alarm into the MH at my house.
The Growler is a very good system, I nearly bought one, but it isn't cheap. There are other options, so have a look around

 

[Deleted member 29692]

But their basic alarm should satisfy any insurance requirements

Not if it's not Thatcham approved it won't.

If an insurance company specify an alarm must be installed they mean a Thatcham Cat 1 alarm.

An immobiliser must be Thatcham Cat 2.

A tracker must be either Thatcham Cat 5 or Cat 6.

There is no middle ground and nothing else is acceptable. That's the whole point of Thatcham. They set standards for insurance approval.

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[DBK]

Not if it's not Thatcham approved it won't.

The one I was referring to is, as I said earlier in the post. At £495 it is one of the cheaper ones but it should satisfy insurance requirements and give some peace of mind.

 

[cronkle]

Vanbitz for Strikeback with as many of the add-ons as you can afford. Having the campsite to stay on and the supply of hot chocolate (it has to be Cadbury) makes the fitting arrangements easier to manage.

 

[jdk62]

Agreed with above.

Ashley gave us a lift into Taunton and gave a couple of good recommendations for a seriously large breakfast and places for lunch.

Great service

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[f6c]

strikeback growler

 

[rosalan]

I have a Strikeback and am well satisfied with it. Like Trackers, you can always ask your insurer for a list of acceptable 'Thatcham' equipment.

 

[Spud]

Strikeback, no brainier
You have a MH to go places whenever it suits, so book in with Vanbitz, ask for Fun discount, take a trip to Somerset, stay on the Cornish Farm Touring Park (part of the Vanbitz empire and you may, as I did, get a free night). Job done.
Spud

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[MickyP]

following this post I need to fit an alarm of some description to my Motorhome but as it is Spanish registered and I get no discount for Thatcham approved it is just to warn off would be thieves and send them next door to another van !
so given that I don't need insurance discount etc what would be best system ? I am looking to have fitted in UK after Xmas. Thinking I need alarm on cab doors Habitation door and 23 x Exterior hatches and an internal sensor that can be turned off when occupied overnight.

 

[peterc10]

following this post I need to fit an alarm of some description to my Motorhome but as it is Spanish registered and I get no discount for Thatcham approved it is just to warn off would be thieves and send them next door to another van !
so given that I don't need insurance discount etc what would be best system ? I am looking to have fitted in UK after Xmas. Thinking I need alarm on cab doors Habitation door and 23 x Exterior hatches and an internal sensor that can be turned off when occupied overnight.

Do you really have 23 external hatches??

The Strikeback Growler will cover all of what you want (and the 23 hatches as well at extra cost!).

 

[wizzer59]

And most insurers now ask for a photocopy of the installation certificate as proof.

I reinsured with Stavely Head Insurance and their quote was £200 cheaper once I had a Thatcham alarm fitted.
I paid £349 for the alarm, so will have saved the cost of the alarm in under 2 years.

Jeez how much did they quote, my insurance is not much more than £200

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[DuxDeluxe]

As above.......only one place to look?


Still waiting for that envelope @eddievanbitz

 

[jezport]

Jeez how much did they quote, my insurance is not much more than £200

I was quoted £500> without a Thatcham alarm but with it Just over £200 I have cover for business use. Without business use CCC quoted under £180

 

[garjanco]

Strikeback Growler from @eddievanbitz fantastic product, nice site to stay on and such a nice and proffesional company to do business with.
Gary and Janet

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