D.Bar, Door security.

[lenny]

Currently looking for a D. bar door security device, Fiamma do one for £57 quid,has anyone got one and are they any good?
I know Fiamma make good quality products but I'm just seeking more advice.

Thanks in anticipation

 

[Trevor]

Currently looking for a D. bar door security device, Fiamma do one for £57 quid,has anyone got one and are they any good?
I know Fiamma make good quality products but I'm just seeking more advice.

Thanks in anticipation

Is that the one that is out side the door like on a hinge and it folds over your door when you go out, if it is i saw a van with one on up at Amble the other week.

 

[lenny]

Is that the one that is out side the door like on a hinge and it folds over your door when you go out, if it is i saw a van with one on up at Amble the other week.

Thats right Trev, it doubles up as a grip handle when climbing aboard and when closed it covers the door opening and is lockable.

The door on my van is the barn type and seems very fragile so I thought that one of these would cover both doors,top and bottom and give me peace of mind

 

[Belgian]

Is that the one that is out side the door like on a hinge and it folds over your door when you go out, if it is i saw a van with one on up at Amble the other week.

I have one,
You can lock it in two positions. Lock it over the door or as an hand-support.
Just look where you put it for you have to drill holes and add plates inside.
Even unlocked it works as a deterrend for burglars.
It's Italian and they know anything about burglars

 

[Trevor]

Thats right Trev, it doubles up as a grip handle when climbing aboard and when closed it covers the door opening and is lockable.

The door on my van is the barn type and seems very fragile so I thought that one of these would cover both doors,top and bottom and give me peace of mind

Lenny the one i saw was on a newish van it must have been fitted when new and it did double up as a hand rail, they are only give you security when you leave the van not when you are in it unless you go through your cab after you lock it but methinks that is not wise in case you needed to get out in an emergency

 

[Belgian]

Thats right Trev, it doubles up as a grip handle when climbing aboard and when closed it covers the door opening and is lockable.

The door on my van is the barn type and seems very fragile so I thought that one of these would cover both doors,top and bottom and give me peace of mind

Just saw you have also a barn-door. Me too. I put the thing over the two halves of the door. I also use it to attach the dogs on a long leash on it.
Only 57£ seems costly, thought I had it cheaper; but prices went up !

 

[hillwalker]

i cannie see the point of puttin a big lock on yir door,
when you've got windows all around the van,if they want they will get in
but it's up to the you, thats just my opinion

 

[Belgian]

It is a solid thing, although it is in aluminium. It is not to be opened by force
in a few minutes. And don't think you just can smash a perspex window of a MH. You can try a crowbar but it will cost you time. If a burglar wants to get in he will smash the front-windows and open the doors. The build-up is quite safe; unless the sidedoor lock (which can be blocked with a Fiamma hinge)

 

[Trevor]

Lenny the fella i saw with one got his van from Birtley so if you decide your going to have one it may be the place to start, the place is on the main drag through Birtley opposite all the factories

 

[lenny]

HI Lenny, the only trouble is, that you can beef up the door as much as you want, but all a thief has to do is just pull on the window and it will break open
This was explained to my by a fitter at a large dealership
I was going to make my door like Fort Knox, but after listening to him, I decided that it just was not worth it, as if they want to get in, they will

Sad but true Graham, I remember reading somewhere that the hardened theif can aquire a device for £5 that will disable any tracker system fitted to your van. Now tere's food for thought

 

[sundown]

Sad but true Graham, I remember reading somewhere that the hardened theif can aquire a device for £5 that will disable any tracker system fitted to your van. Now tere's food for thought

hi lenny, your previous anti-theft idea was far superior than any anti-theft
devices, take the steering wheel with you when you leave the van

 

[lenny]

hi lenny, your previous anti-theft idea was far superior than any anti-theft
devices, take the steering wheel with you when you leave the van

Aye and wear it round your neck

PS The best idea's are the simple one's

 

[Belgian]

hi lenny, your previous anti-theft idea was far superior than any anti-theft
devices, take the steering wheel with you when you leave the van

For sale: steering wheel; fits any Fiat, Citroën or Peugeot van. Never used.

 

[lenny]

For sale: steering wheel; fits any Fiat, Citroën or Peugeot van. Never used.

. My heart just sank, back to the drawing board I presume

 

[cipro]

I.ve put ally door security handle on my van, it does aid exiting the van as the pull handles are inside. As for someone getting in as tesco says ( every little helps ).

The windows on my van are the small sliding type. I think they are sieze make. you could possibly fit through but it would be hard, now what I'm thinking is with the added door lock on the conversion side when the scum bag is in his exit is back through the window. unless he wants to drive it off
We all have our views etc. But I think the more you show security maybe they will move on

 

[terry1956]

in answer

Hi, i also fitted one of these to the door, and the small lock thing for the from side door, must say That i have only ever used them once, the rear one makes a good hand rail, but thats about it, got the pair off e-bay so did not buy at full price, not sure I would as they are not the best made things I have seen for sale.
terry

 

[GeorgeTelford]

If it has one of these small round keys

it is so simple to defeat a child with a felt tip pen could defeat it, probably faster than using the real key, as the felt tip cap doesnt have a pip to line up....

here is the basic idea (this chap is a little slow) 15 million different keys or one felt tip cap.....

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/515314/picking_a_motorbike_disc_lock_using_a_pen_lid_this_works_on_ot/

 

[cipro]

Hi, i also fitted one of these to the door, and the small lock thing for the from side door, must say That i have only ever used them once, the rear one makes a good hand rail, but thats about it, got the pair off e-bay so did not buy at full price, not sure I would as they are not the best made things I have seen for sale.
terry

One or these I think http://www.twenga.co.uk/offer/133808845.html like people say if they want to get in they will get in

 

[cipro]

If it has one of these small round keys

it is so simple to defeat a child with a felt tip pen could defeat it, probably faster than using the real key, as the felt tip cap doesnt have a pip to line up....

here is the basic idea (this chap is a little slow) 15 million different keys or one felt tip cap.....

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/515314/picking_a_motorbike_disc_lock_using_a_pen_lid_this_works_on_ot/

Yes it does seem abit rubbish but I have seen a few vans with them on.

 

[terry1956]

door lock,

Hi, yes I have that little door lock on my van, used around 2 times and it fall to bits, total rubbish item.
I am going outside in a bit to play with my motorbike disc lock, if I can open with a plastic pen cap then its going right back to the shop.
terry