Motorhome Security

[zen navigator]

On my Motorhome there is a almost faded Corbra sticker. Inside the van I have a flashing LED light and key which disengages the device and allows me to start the van.



Slightly puzzled as I have a Fiat factory fitted immobiliser. Yes it gives me an increased level of security, but I believe minimal. Whereas I have 3 keys for my MH, I only have 1 key for the 'cobra' immobiliser. So if I lose that I am stuff!



Apart from the sticker on the window I have no idea if it is a Cobra immobiliser.



Thinking of upgrading the security by removing\improving the above system.



Suppose there are three areas:



Vehicle: Is the double immobiliser adequate or should I get a traditional alarm. Any advice and/or recommendations.



Habitation: I have the standard lock on the door, which is one step up form a piece of string and a hook What devices are they out there? Again recommendations / advice? Also windows, certainly large enough to gain entrance. Has anyone improve the security on there windows?



Stowage: Bikes. I guess bike locks etc but nothing a pair of bolt croppers wont sort out. Any alarm systems to scare off the bolt cropper criminals



Failing any other tips for improving Motorhome security.



Dave

 

[zen navigator]

Corba's site says its a Immobiliser 8510 CAT2....My factory Fiat Immobiliser is CAT2.

Are 2 immobilisers better than one or more chance of losing the keys or failing!?!?

 

[n8rbos]

whynot remove the key switch for a flick switch? no key to worry about and put switch out of way somewhere. also fit a manual fuel switch so if the theives over ride the electrics they then gotta sort fuel my veggie system also acts as a fuel cut-off! i'm close to fitting keyless ctrl locking too so there will be no key locks to access!

regards windows you could try and source some of that stuff they put in rear van windows like a mesh and make temporary fixings to fit to your windows.

 

[zen navigator]

Yeh, thats not a bad idea.

The only way any criminal can take my van is to have my keys or over-ride both immobilisers...I dont know how easy that is, but I suspect not as I not here of it being reported much?

So losing the cobra key is my main concern, although i can get a spare for 25 quid.

Food for thought...

Dave

whynot remove the key switch for a flick switch? no key to worry about and put switch out of way somewhere. also fit a manual fuel switch so if the theives over ride the electrics they then gotta sort fuel my veggie system also acts as a fuel cut-off! i'm close to fitting keyless ctrl locking too so there will be no key locks to access!

regards windows you could try and source some of that stuff they put in rear van windows like a mesh and make temporary fixings to fit to your windows.

 

[n8rbos]

zen when you put a sticker advertising which alarm you have it makes thieves jobs easier, they know what they up against and if nec. research the info they require! don't forget the thieves who nick the more expensive vehs are professionals and to order !!!not chancers after say a camera on show!

 

[vwalan]

cause could use a flatbed truck and a hiab. nothing is safe if they want it .
good theif could overcome most imobolisers etc . you are only trying to make it hard for them . few mins. hiab truck bit of paper saying ballif reposesion job done 5-10 mins gone.

 

[cipro]

cause could use a flatbed truck and a hiab. nothing is safe if they want it .
good theif could overcome most imobolisers etc . you are only trying to make it hard for them . few mins. hiab truck bit of paper saying ballif reposesion job done 5-10 mins gone.

May be gone in 5 mins but if you had a tracker the van would not be lost.

 

[Fatherjack]

HIAB? Take some bliddy HIAB to nick mine and it's only 3.5 t.

Hope yer not joining the FWA Alan.

Fearty woosy army.

 

[NicknClair]

Pending on the year of the van, additional immobilisation isn't necessary as the keys and immobilisation is encrypted meaning the thief would break into ya gaff and steal the keys rather than attempt to bypass a modern factory immobiliser.

The Association of British Insurers have recorded theft on motorhomes, in the last year the small amount stolen were pre 1997 models, where immobilisation is not always considered. The post 1997 model theft was due to vehicle jacking (thief forces you out whilst driving) and house theft and obtaining keys.

Recorded attacks on motorhomes are now aimed more at property rather than physical theft of the van, so if ya bus (on most chassis post 2000) the factory immobilisation pretty much covers the protection needed to prevent theft of the van, I'd be more than worried about property which is for the snatch n grab thief a far easier option.

You could look at mechanical devices, but again pending on the vehicle is not needed on anything post 2000 with factory equipment.