Recommendations for bus security?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by pHiL, Aug 19, 2011.

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  2. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    I guess once you hace removed the wheel once, it'll get easier. Watch your teeth the first time.....

    Regarding the Stop-Lock Pro. It can't "fall out of the wheel" as it locks to the rim, then over the horn and under the rim again. No way it can fall off if you fit it right. It is very loose but as I said before its only a deterrant anyway.
     
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  4. Step 1: Gather up wife, kids and dogs.
    Step 2: Go for a good long walk ( 6 miles should do).
    Step 3: Stop at local inn and ply wife with approx 4 pints of local Somerset cider.
    Step 4: Feed dogs and family (Roast beef seems to work the best).
    Step 5: Place entire family in front of the TV, wait 5 mins, then record the snoring of wife and mastiff.
    Step 6: Go to van, close all curtains, and play snoring recording on continuous loop.

    You'd have to be bloomin' brave to try and break in!
     
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  9. Moons

    Moons Guest

    I did a long old post on this a while back - might see if I can dig it out.

    Couple of observations....

    Dogs - great until:

    It's too hot - can't leave them in there.
    Its too cold - can't leave them in there.
    You want them to be pets and live in the house.
    They want to be pets and live in the house - they show this by lovingly eating your interior.
    Some @hailfrank ban me please poisons them.

    Alarm - great until:
    The usual ploy is they shake the van to set it off, then leggit. Do it a few times, you think the alarm is faulty, then switch it off.
    People ignore alarms.

    I honeslty think the most effective day to day situaltion is:
    A decent CAT2 immobiliser
    A decent alarm - doesnt need to be an expensive CAT1 job - you can have an alarm retro certified, but you need to know what you are doing to install it in the first place.
    A tracking system
    Locking engine lid

    And for on the drive:
    The above
    A wheel clamp
    A steering lock that covers the entire wheel
    Remove the rotor arm
     
  10. Quick release steering wheel =] and a battery cut off somewhere else.....
     
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  13. Birdy

    Birdy Not Child Friendly

    From what I found when I investigated discounts from the insurance company was they didn't give you any for any of the CAT 1 or 2 or Thatcham approved units.
     
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  15. Kruger

    Kruger Sponsor

    The best ideas have been mentioned, but some points to note.

    Locking engine lid is essential, if you know how to start a van from with the engine bay without the key, you are 99% there,
    Steering lock that covers the steering wheel complete, Or locking a folded seat to the steering wheel will make its theft difficult,

    An immobiliser is near useless on old campers, as they are essentially non electronic, to anyone with half an idea of vehicle electrics, starting a campervan is only case of opening the engine lid, and attaching a couple wires with crocodile clips. (theres only 2 circuits to bypass)

    I've a friend who used to chain his car to drain, but other less drastic options are to park with wheels turned intowards the kerb or a wall, just make it a royal pain in the arse, or short the horn contacts when you leave the vehicle parked up, this will be effective at alerting people when the ignition is switched on - just dont forget otherwise you'll look a *****. ;D
     
  16. Anyone know a good place to get a locking engine bay lock? Looks like that should be the first thing i should be doing.

    Cheers for all the ideas by the way, given me lots to think about!
     
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  18. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    If anyone finds any decent engine hatch locks (decent chrome not cheapy black plastic) can you put a link on here?
     
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