How to SECURE your Motorhome and Campervan

How to SECURE your Motorhome and Campervan - INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Let's look at motorhome and campervan security.
Are you concerned or worried about thieves stealing your precious motorhome, campervan or caravan? What about breaking in and stealing your belongings?
Take a look at my recommendations for preventing van theft but also opportunistic thieves stealing your small valuables.
Watch me install an additional lock on the habitation door of our Swift motorhome.
Link: Milenco habitation door lock: amzn.to/3tI5Nh6
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@jcbdiggers1 3 жыл бұрын

Here's a good tip...thread your seat belt buckles though the door handles then across your front seats and click them into your seat belt holder...they cannot open the front doors 😁 I can only just open our doors an inch..😉

@2.4inaVan 2 жыл бұрын

Not heard that one before!

@Lostsome Жыл бұрын

Good idea 👌

@TheGrandmasterMan Жыл бұрын

NICE!! Great idea

@richardlamb2551 5 ай бұрын

I use a ratchet strap from one door to the other but first I turn the passenger seat round then I fold the driver seat right the way down then put the ratchet strap across, it might not stop them but it will slow them down enough for to perhaps scare them off.

@mikegilsenan1962 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Just a note to say that, having watched your install, I plucked up the courage to fit the lock to our MH encouraged by your relaxed teaching style. Cheers & safe adventures to you & yours.

@2.4inaVan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, that's really great to hear. Glad it was useful for you

@Sam-ch9mn 3 жыл бұрын

Useful video and I do enjoy your relaxed style. I think you make some valid points about security. No point in going overboard but the measures you suggest are not too expensive and show you take security seriously. I think I’ll get one of those neat little pedal locks.

@2.4inaVan 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful Sam. More videos to come I promise!

@peterWCowell 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Just fitted the milenco to our new Swift Escape 604. Ready for the next trip.

@2.4inaVan 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Nice job

@bobmoulton3319 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, we are in the process of buying our first motorhome.

@2.4inaVan Жыл бұрын

You'll have a great time! Best of luck!

@Zxcbr267 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! The newbie’s 👍

@thenoworriesnomad 2 жыл бұрын

They're great pedal locks plus a small piece of anti-slip mat will stop it sliding when stored..Oh and im sure a purist would say the door lock would be more aerodynamic mounted sideways LOL..A great practical video 👍👍

@2.4inaVan 2 жыл бұрын

You could well be right about the aerodynamics, marginal gains etc :-)

@trevlocke1962 3 жыл бұрын

Good video mate, very informative

@2.4inaVan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trevor!

@fireflyrobert 2 жыл бұрын

This was very useful thanks.

@2.4inaVan 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad

@elpresidente8730 2 жыл бұрын

Opportunists look for easy pickings so if you leave your blinds down or valuables out of sight they probably won't bother. A simple solution to stop the pedal lock slipping would be a couple of velcro pads. I really like that product so will be getting one for my MH. Totally agree that manufacturers should be upping their game (long overdue) as far as door locks are concerned, they could easily fit something akin to a domestic double glazed 4 point locking door.

@2.4inaVan 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was a useful video for you

@steveiveson4816 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very informative video, we are in the process of buying our first motorhome and need all the information we can get.

@2.4inaVan 2 жыл бұрын

Very exciting! We hope you have a fantastic adventure!

@bloochoob 2 жыл бұрын

Get a bolted down safe, don’t tell anyone where it is, inside. Also, look up StingRay van alarm, an electrician called Ray Taylor made it , he’s in uk 💥⚡️⚡️

@2.4inaVan 2 жыл бұрын

@@bloochoob good tips, thank you

@LB-W 4 ай бұрын

Also back plates for front door handles to stop quick screw driver access and OBD security. Park van nose in on drive to stop towing. Turn seat when just nipping in to services.

@LB-W 4 ай бұрын

Window film for front windows will prevent anyone smashing through.

@2.4inaVan 4 ай бұрын

@@LB-W good tips!

@raykeogh1972 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this has always been part of my plans to. Can I just say a lot of people leave links at the bottom of their videos so other can buy the Same or get idea of price tag. Great video Ray K UK. YNWA.

@2.4inaVan 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the tips Ray. Glad it was a useful video!

@vanlifeembracingdiversity5431 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@2.4inaVan 2 жыл бұрын

No problem, glad it was useful for you!

@remog38 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Try a cheapo grip mat under the steel plate on the floor

@2.4inaVan 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea, it doesn't seem to move around but I'd prefer it to be a bit more secure (pardon the pun) for peace of mind

@umarwahab3136 Жыл бұрын

Useful video. Keep making more videos on security. I do have a question. What if someone tries to come inside from the sunroof? He can easily break the window.

@2.4inaVan Жыл бұрын

Yes that's true. They could also break in through any of the habitation windows. My view is that if someone wants to get in, they will. However, I want to make it unattractive for them. Someone crawling in through a window or standing on the roof would raise more suspicion than someone walking through the hab door. What do you think?

@ln-jpa3206 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very informative video. We need to know the diameter of the holes. Cheers and nice adventures.

@2.4inaVan Жыл бұрын

Apologies, I can't remember the diameter but they were a snug fit for the bolts they came with. You can measure them or hold the drill bit up alongside the bolts

@keithlouth1566 3 жыл бұрын

Hi , great video but I’m wondering if it affects your warranty in any way.

@2.4inaVan 3 жыл бұрын

It's a good question Keith. I'd recommend talking to your manufacturer

@TheGrandmasterMan Жыл бұрын

Before you drill and cut holes in the bodywork of your van, check the conditions of the manfufacturers warrenty for water ingress and damp. If a 3rd party does it, outside of the main dealers, then it can invalidate that part of the warrenty I believe.

@2.4inaVan Жыл бұрын

Good tip Steve

@leej2311 3 жыл бұрын

Go under the hood and pull the fuse then it won't be able to start up usually people don't carry fuses around with them

@2.4inaVan 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting idea, thanks for sharing

@karlenadail 3 жыл бұрын

i agree with the pedal box but the door lock always seems a waste of time as the plastic windows would be a easier way in.....however i have put my faith in a Bulldog Centaur wheel clamp

@2.4inaVan 3 жыл бұрын

It's a difficult balance. As I discussed in the video I decided there were some good reasons why the door lock was worth it but I understand that everyone has to come to their own conclusions

@annewoods4963 Жыл бұрын

Great tips. Could you please leave a link for pedal lock. Can't find it any where. Thanks

@2.4inaVan Жыл бұрын

No problem, we bought ours here www.atefabricationandweldingltd.com/product-page/peugeot-boxer-automatic-2015-2020-pedal-lock

@annewoods4963 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou 👍

@2.4inaVan Жыл бұрын

@@annewoods4963 no problem

@shakeynige 2 жыл бұрын

We're only making plans for Nigel!

@peteknight3687 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, could the lock be placed over the habitation door lock so that thieves cannot access the handle?

@2.4inaVan 3 жыл бұрын

I think that's a great idea. On our van it wouldn't quite reach the door lock but maybe it would on other models.

@daveheath6297 2 жыл бұрын

That’s how I have mine

@alanimals 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid but had to look away when the drill came out...

@2.4inaVan 3 жыл бұрын

At least it came out in the right place! :-) did you think it might not?

@fritsjanssen Ай бұрын

You are aware that you can break and rotate the cilinder with a screwdriver in seconds or break the whole lever of ?

@raykyte79 Жыл бұрын

we've had 2 attemps at opening our door and both time the robber was using a device that unlocks the door that can bought easily, there's videos on you tube showing how to do it . I've got my lock upside down now so when they try to turn the key to open it they are in fact turning the key the wrong way, last time they tried it their device snapped off in the lock where they were turning it so hard

@2.4inaVan Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you've had so many attempts. Do you have this lock installed?

@raykyte79 Жыл бұрын

no but I do have 2 bolts on the inside of the doors that's stopped them opening the door last time, I got woken up at about 3.00ish with the van rocking , they had managed to unlock the side door using a device but it was the pulling of the door against the bolts that woke me up, i crept up to the door and saw the button going up and down where they were turning the lock but the bolts kept the door shut, I just banged loudly on the door also the dog barking made them run away

@2.4inaVan Жыл бұрын

@@raykyte79 wow, scary stuff!!

@Madders23 2 жыл бұрын

I need to know the best way of securing the barn doors. Any ideas?

@2.4inaVan 2 жыл бұрын

Great question. Not one I can answer unfortunately as we don't have them. I've seen people reverse up to walls when parking but that's not a lock as such. Sorry I can't help more!

@Madders23 2 жыл бұрын

@@2.4inaVan Thank you for answering. I have looked online but not found one, I thought I may be not looking properly. I will have to just have to find places I can back it into. Thanks again 😊

@2.4inaVan 2 жыл бұрын

@@Madders23 something like this wouldn't work would it? www.leisureoutlet.com/door-locks/caravan-and-motorhome-security/caravans-and-motorhomes/153111-milenco-blk-van-door-lock-single

@Madders23 2 жыл бұрын

@@2.4inaVan It looks to me that it would possibly work. Thank you so much for finding that. I will look into it and see if it will secure the van. It looks perfect to me. Thank you so much. 🤞🤞 it will do the job 😊

@2.4inaVan 2 жыл бұрын

@@Madders23 no problem. Let me know how you get on?

@philgreenough9730 2 жыл бұрын

I use one for my campervan, but face the locking mechanism towards the bulkhead, so that the thief cannot drill the lock out. You get used to locking and unlocking it blindly. God knows how I'd get it off and it I lost my keys though. 😱😱

@2.4inaVan 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I've wondered about that!

@LB-W 4 ай бұрын

What about your windows? Screw driver and pop. Lock M Out