You can buy commercially available wire mesh window screens for the back windows. They mount inside the vehicle. Contractors use them to protect the windows from getting broken from cargo inside the van as well as for anti theft purposes. Would be a cost effective and “stealthy” addition.
@lionandthelamb9379Ай бұрын
This is for any vanlifer that's miserable in the heat and lives in a dry climate. I bought a hessair evaporative cooler and it's just like an AC. It uses 70 watts. You need a maxxair to ventilate the humidity. It's big but worth every inch to me. I love vanlife but hate summer. It's 70 degrees in my van right now😃
@MLenningerАй бұрын
I have a hessair swamp cooler in my garage right now!
@TheBrandonnАй бұрын
70 degrees?! dude lucky!! My room the past few summers have averaged about 120 or so
@lionandthelamb9379Ай бұрын
@@TheBrandonn if you live in a climate with low humidity you should get one. With this heat wave it's so needed. Home Depot has them for $200. They go through a lot of water. I'm so happy I found it.
@shorteelanАй бұрын
Install a camera too. And hidden locking spaces built into your van while building it out. I hide my laptop behind my toilet. Lots of AirTag hidden in your van and items that you want to recover if stolen. Good luck!
@StealthyZombieАй бұрын
It’s not hidden anymore!
@pamflowers836421 күн бұрын
Excellent suggestion. There are an amazing number of places in the van where there is small empty spaces where valuable can be hidden.
@TheAprilWindzАй бұрын
I literally have never done van life but I love your channel!! So inspiring to see you do all your own handy work and showing others how too! I hope this inspires more women to not be afraid to diy their own van build ❤
@ToryDeluryАй бұрын
I am so glad, thank you so much! 🙏🏼
@user-ij4ng5wj8fАй бұрын
Some of those shatterproof films are amazing. You can break the glass but you aren't getting in very easily.
@johnbrans8731Ай бұрын
From what I've been seeing by other people, you should also consider motion detection lights on ALL sides. Also, security cameras on all sides and a loud alarm you can activate manually to scare them off. Just my thoughts.
@ToryDeluryАй бұрын
I already have them ordered 🎉🎉 :)
@victoriasmith8570Ай бұрын
Tory, do you like dogs? It may sound dumb but I know that MANY times my dog has saved me simply by being seen and/or by barking. I know you plan on taking your cat with you, and having a dog makes things a little harder while traveling BUT if you get a young dog, raise the animals together they should be very good friends. You’ll never be lonely again, and even a small dog with a big bark is a lot of protection! I have a big dog now but the most viscous and protective dog that I ever had was a chihuahua! It chased grown men away, and even chased a Great Dane up the street!! Something to think on anyway. Most of the solitary female van-lifers I know, or follow have dogs.
@willdrivesu7914Ай бұрын
I would suggest add a little silicone around the bolts to prevent rain and water from. Getting in behind them.
@CanadianCampPurrАй бұрын
love those inside locks more than ones outside.
@petertarantelliАй бұрын
It’s sad that we have to worry so much for our safety these days. I harken back to my childhood when we rarely even locked the doors to our house. I would see about getting a thicker “pin” for that rear door lock and also tethering it so if you drop it, it doesn’t get lost. Feel safe, Be safe Tory 🤗
@MLA..Ай бұрын
They have a safety/security film for windows, it's like window tint but clear, it would take awhile for someone to break through it.
@petertarantelliАй бұрын
The Ford Transit Connect vans that I drive for the Red Cross have a wire mesh on the inside of each window, I’m sure they make something similar for the Rams.
@mysurlytrucker7510Ай бұрын
Use longer bolts and put a washer on the inside and nut totally strong then ,i will lock my doors with bolts on the inside when i am in but also when i go , all just come out one front door the rest will be bolted.
@AbilityToBeAwesomeАй бұрын
I’m proud of you for making safety improvements for your van. 😊 Hope you’re having a good day. Stay safe and cool.
@ToryDeluryАй бұрын
@@AbilityToBeAwesome Thank you so much! 🙏🏼
@willdrivesu7914Ай бұрын
An external camera is worth getting, preferably wifi so you can keep an eye on things while you're not around.
@glamkakes3783Ай бұрын
You look happier and more well rested
@sim6699Ай бұрын
I think she was going through some mental issues escaping home and the support of her family.
@glamkakes3783Ай бұрын
@@sim6699 that would do it
@angelofthelight6650Ай бұрын
What phone do you use? Just curious. Also, next time you drill right into a van, put tape over it, before you drill Applying tape to the area where you plan to drill can help prevent the drill bit from slipping and also reduce the risk of damaging the surface. It’s especially useful when drilling into smooth surfaces like a van’s metal body.
@user-gp8ox8fx5sАй бұрын
You should get an old Brink's truck for your next van build.
@victoriasmith8570Ай бұрын
Ha ha! No one is getting in that!!
@nds6767Ай бұрын
Tory look at 3M window film. It goes on like tint and it makes it difficult to smash the window from the outside. It's designed to bid you enough time to gtfo of there it might be something worth looking into!
@benjamin50288 күн бұрын
I agree with some of the others abouit installing a camera. It gives a way for you to see them without them seeing you. Also install a kill switch, it will be hidden and thiefs will not be able steal it unless they can find it. OBD port lookout also. At least 2 or 3 tracking devices with their own power source not from the van.
@Bamapride1985Ай бұрын
The lock is more for visual than being a sturdy lock bc they can be ripped off in like 5 seconds with a claw hammer or pry bar. Kinda same as having a entry door of a house with big window in it. If someone wants to break in, they don't care to damage your van panel or the window in entry door for example. A cheap personal protection device is a can of wasp spray as it works great as a pepper spray type use and most spray like 30 ft.
@Allan8080Ай бұрын
it's so nice to follow your process, thanks for taking us mwd ❤🎉
@AndrusismАй бұрын
@11:21 Not only Fiat Ducato shares the platform with RAM Promaster - also Peugot Boxter of the second generation prelift (2006-2014) and Citroen Jumper from the same years as Boxter. Apart from them, there were also Opel Movano and Toyota Proace Max, but these two had different fronts (fronts almost identical to the previously mentioned models, but after their facelift versions).
@mitchhuested6244Ай бұрын
Tori, simple answer to your quandary: People are basically LAZY. If they see extra locks, they will usually just move on to an easier target. Also, better to use the bolts with nuts on the inside. Rivnuts throught a single layer often loosen and spin in the hole, making removal a big pain in the a$$.. secondly, invest in a drill stop. It would really suck if you drill through and hit wiring or a plumbing line. Better to remove that possibility completely. All that being said, I'm so glad you are building! Your attitude in this video is SO much more positive and happy!
@VanlilfewithDaleandBaileyАй бұрын
Check out Thunderbolt locks in Chicago area. I have them and they are great. Basically they install deadbolts on each door. They can even use your vechiles key fob . Check them out. They can't even be seen on the outside.
@adriankung1625Ай бұрын
I'm a day late, but better late than never! Good to see you're looking relaxed, well nourished and rested! Nice locks -- and really nice locks on you too! Great & simple security solutions. I would also point you to the protective film that "the Vanderson's" had applied to their windows in Columbia -- no one's breaking through those. Pricey, but sure gives peace of mind. As far as people being able to see in through the rear, you can get louvres that attach (by suction cups) to the inside of the window -- some are even adjustable like window blinds. Cheers!...from North Vancouver
@DelGrowsoАй бұрын
thunderbolt locks are the best
@user-zt6gu1ph7c6 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Also I’m sorry to hear about your scary experience with that man banging on your van. Sounds awful. You did great. Stay safe.
@LivingProcessАй бұрын
Brilliant as always 💚 Great idea to add extra security Looking forward to seeing your next Adventure! Have a Favorite week! 💚🤟
@5nowChain56 күн бұрын
Where possible fit a steel backing plate on the inside of the body to reinforce the lock. The screws alone are'nt enough to securely hold the locks on during an attack, its only the threads holding it on. With backing plate it then becomes the entire panel holding the lock.
@Smartys1234Ай бұрын
It is always good to put extra security up to help you feel safer, Personally I wouldn't do it down the bottom as to me you have the one on the top and outside already. It is your van though. Can't wait to see the build done. I'll keep tuning in to watch as it goes along though.
@daviddarlingauthor9 күн бұрын
I've seen security bars (thin horizontal bars) that drop in brackets ten inches up from the bottom, for the driver/passenger door. If the window is shattered, they still can't crawl inside.
@kelly333334Ай бұрын
Geeze that would scare the absolute crap out of me. Love your tennis skirts, a must in the summer, from a fellow skirt ( kilt ) wearer!
@hughwolfe1176Ай бұрын
A $40 cordless grinder will slice thru that sheet metal in less than five minutes allowing the complete removal of the lock assembly. Yes it’s a bit noisy, but if a thief wants in they’ll figure out a way… Wouldn’t be worth the trouble for what you’ve hog in there now, but thieves stalk to see what you have prior to actually breaking in.
@TonyThomas10000Ай бұрын
It would be cool if you could put a camera in the door to peep outside if an intruder comes up to your van. Bright flashing lights and a loud siren would also be cool...
@glennr99134 күн бұрын
That sure is a stark looking van.
@roadsidecamperАй бұрын
That's pretty cool. Wouldn't mind having something like that. Hate leaving my van by itself when hiking or something.
@SylvainSybarisАй бұрын
It would be fun to install an #1ED to help eliminate bad people.... The problem is losing your van & everything inside, but at least the bad person can't hurt people anymore.
@seantran4178Ай бұрын
Hi Tory. Great job, I see you love pink color, right? Which's why you have Allen Wrench (pink) tools. I suggest you may hookup the magnetic cameras (I believed, they came with 2 or 4 cameras including wireless monitor and solar light outdoor on the Amazon). So, in case, you can see someone at night. Most van life ladies, they carry something to defend themself. Such as a taser or pepper spray for safety. Have you thought about it?
@grahamsfarmportugal2022Ай бұрын
I dont need locks I have sharks with giant laser beams 😂
@ToryDeluryАй бұрын
TAKE MY MONEY! Where do I get some 😂😂
@sim6699Ай бұрын
Agree about the dilemma with locks but there are much more discrete locks which look factory fitted but then do you want it be obvious. Decisions decisions. Fiat Ducato is the original manufacturer, ram pro, peugeot and Citroen are revranded versions.
@esmeraldaschilling1129Ай бұрын
TORY girl i was looking for something to put on my craft room wall and you came to mind they actually have beautiful 3D paper and it so you oh yeah from Temu I've ordered from them before it's beautiful oh that portable air conditioner i have one in my craft room i add ice to mine i keep a bag full in an cooler so i won't be walking in and out of the house and since i don't open my door much it least a while BUT your in Vagas it hotter then Corpus Christi, Texas, and you adding those locks you did great, Take care, God Bless 🙏
@rexwineАй бұрын
Just like a car, you don't want people to see that you have anything too valuable through the window. That part is important. The amount or kind of lock may make a difference. Depends on where you park probably on that one.
@rvrebel2209Ай бұрын
Hello. Great info Video for security of one home / van. I have seen a guy using door security called “ Thunder bolt “. Wish You Well.
@LoveSam4-813 күн бұрын
I actually had my keys stolen and have put screws on the inside plastic lock slide to stop the unlock travel that would happen with a key. I leave them in all day except for the drivers door. I put that in at night. Just use a small drill to make the hole and most any screw should work. I also put a slide barrel bolt on the inside back door to lower frame to prevent them from opening. Looking into cameras too. Totally understand your experience with miserable jerks. 😊
@ItchyBurritoАй бұрын
When using an allen wrench use the long side so that you don't have to keep taking it out and in. Then use the short side at the end when you need the leverage to tighen it all the way down.
@ToryDeluryАй бұрын
Mine aren’t double sided 😭 Must have been the sacrifice for buying them in pink lol
@Eggosj16 күн бұрын
Well, the locks will slow down burglars, that’s a good thing. Still leaves the front doors. Two remarks about the installing: 1. Shouldn’t you have used an anti-corrosion stuff for you drillen holes? 2. The turning of the hex-key will go a lot easier without the keys in the lock
@robenglishman8814Ай бұрын
Like your vlogs, and wise to put those locks on . Can I say you are the fastest talker ever heard. That's not a criticism. Stay safe 🙂
@ToryDeluryАй бұрын
Thank you!
@chrisward5314Ай бұрын
I just someone parked on my street that had a steering wheel lock bar, and another lock on the front wheel. Anyway, have you looked into an alarm like the guardian? I have seen several install videos on it. Also Ladi and Margret installed electronic locks inside the doors. Did you look into those? (A bit pricy)
@MattWedelichАй бұрын
Good video ❤😊
@BreathlessDreamsАй бұрын
Im So Keeping this IDEA for Me❤❤❤
@MisterMysterious1Ай бұрын
Loved the video! Stay safe!
@stepheneckersley3584Ай бұрын
Hello Tory be great when you finish your van as security good but not enough in your van to steal yet. Take care and enjoy van and conversion xxxsteve
@robhertle4110Ай бұрын
360 degree cameras and recording device and a loud external alarm should be on your list also. Great job with the locks. Good video! So rediculous they teach how to break into locks on open internet.
@AskTheCEOАй бұрын
Thank you for posting this video! I just ordered it from Amazon. I also put in the HEO locks. Have you come up with a way to secure the sliding door from inside?
@wrongplanet1957Ай бұрын
Micro cameras so you can view who is at the door on your phone n it sends uploads to a cloud n sd card so we can find them
@liveoak78387 күн бұрын
haha, like a thief won't just break the window. much easier than trying to pick a lock
@justusclark566Ай бұрын
holly cow glad your safe and awesome install and if ever in Kingman AZ, you have a place to park your van on my property. just hit me up and stay safe and awesome
@ItchyBurritoАй бұрын
Add all the locks you want and they'll just break a window or go through the front. Locks are good but don't let them give you false comfort either. The biggest obstacle should be you. TRAIN and arm yourself. Then when locks fail and you can't get away you have the best chance of survival! Want to talk about training or practice when you're back in Vegas, let me know.
@VanlilfewithDaleandBaileyАй бұрын
You have a Cruise and Comfort air conditiong system? Nice.
@TTM-GEBАй бұрын
Another KZfaqr places with magnets motion activated lights on the outside when parked and inside.
@renter2572Ай бұрын
❤❤❤ hey Tory its Tony ummm you need nuts and bolts to secure any lock. That lock comes off with a hammer, if you only just screwed the lock in from the outside. One hit from a hammer.... Need to have nutts and bolts
@ToryDeluryАй бұрын
Because of the location it would only be able to be rivnuts since you can’t reach behind the locks. Which I mentioned in the video about rivnuts for added strength! And the instructions on the lock include screws and suggest it, so I’m having faith they have tested their product. This lock would also be able to taken off probably in numerous other ways but so do most others. I like that they all include making lots of noise though and it would take extra time etc so instead of relying on one lock alone I like to have numerous security systems to build a good foundation :) Hope this helps share my thought process :)
@lint2023Ай бұрын
@@ToryDelury If you could get behind the panel for a nut, use nyloc nuts. But since you can't the rivnut is many times stronger. The sheet metal screws can be pulled through easily if you don't care about damage - like a thief wouldn't. See how far open you can open the back door with the inside pin in place. I would hate for that pin to be able to be pushed out with a slightly open back door.
@SomeplaceOrAnotherАй бұрын
Definitely add the rivnuts those screws would take hardly any effort to pop off.
@TheAprilWindzАй бұрын
tell me your mansplaining without telling me your mansplaining
@lint2023Ай бұрын
@@TheAprilWindz you might be overly sensitive
@schmonsequencesАй бұрын
What do you mean you're not living in your van full time anymore? And why is Vegas so green?
@MariaSaldivar-tl1elАй бұрын
Lovely your channel on KZfaq video. So much. Lovely to watching your KZfaq video so much great job be safe 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️
@MrStevegibbКүн бұрын
Will that pin hold the back doors closed if the door latches are defeated I would think with a bit of force it will just pull out. I would rather put a u shaped bolt at least or a combination padlock for proper security.
@PistolheadАй бұрын
U taught us many. Time for cooking lesson
@bunnyandbeyondАй бұрын
I am definitely saving this for the next van!
@ToryDeluryАй бұрын
Thanks so much Bunny! I love your van & your channel :) Love all the tips 📈 ☺️
@nds6767Ай бұрын
buy FBI decals and put a large antenna up 😂
@user-kn4mm8tx6yАй бұрын
So excited. I am so glad and happy to see you feeling better. You look enchanting. Shamim 🐓🤝💑🧜♀️🎎👄❗💋🧿💘👥🤰🤱🦅
@creativedesign3657Ай бұрын
Tory it's me again Tony I have watched the video the only thing thing is that hopefully you never have to get out with all of the doors locked up so may I suggest that you have a fire extinguisher Justin you know Justin just in case lol and a way to get police response don't worry I will never stop praying for you
@Levish01Ай бұрын
Maybe someone makes or can custom make you some shatter proof polycarbonate windows, at least for the rears and front-side
@BreathlessDreamsАй бұрын
Hello to your New Fur Baby.... Bet you Love her so Much.... ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@BryanConnellyАй бұрын
Tory….. security is huge….. every night all of my doors are padlock shut from the inside….. I have a dog I have security cameras…. And other various weapons……. Locks are a good idea.👍😎 🤔 why don’t you have a dog? I think you training a dog would be good content and just you two together would be neat to watch….. Not to mention, depending upon the dog, it would be good security…. Nice to see you Tory😊👍
@ItchyBurritoАй бұрын
It's a possibility but hey at least you have some and know how to use them. And pink is cute and feminine which is also important lol.
@espnmkАй бұрын
Tory. Thanks for Sharing... Great post so others can get this crucial tips that are warranted to be safe and also secure their property. You probably covered it but if you where buying the van all over again, would you get it with rear windows?
@ToryDeluryАй бұрын
I honestly think I won’t know this until I live in it. If it was just me in the van I would do no windows for safety reasons. But my cat loves windows & I wanted her to love the space too so I did it for her & thought I could make some kind of reinforced window shutter type system like in a house but haven’t quite figured that out yet. If she doesn’t care about the windows in the end though I will definitely regret it haha. Over all though it does make the space seem bigger and I liked waking up seeing beautiful views without having to open the doors but whenever I think of security it’s just such a massive issue. So I still go back & forth :)
@espnmkАй бұрын
@@ToryDelury Absolutely the pros and cons, well happy building of course and happy to be following in the build journey...
@goodcitizen1611Ай бұрын
Is there a convenient way to store the pin with the circle when not locking the doors? Chain or magnet?
@thomtrucker192514 күн бұрын
My neighbour had robbed his van. They simply cut off the roof and after robbery put it back. Other friend fpund empty van after someone just cut off window seal and removed window.
@JessikahEliseАй бұрын
The worry of window security is why I've been looking for a van with no windows. I personally would just feel safer but most of the more affordable vans for sale near me have side and back windows so, the search continues. ..
@wjnr124 күн бұрын
No backing plate inside will come off with a large hammer
@TheBrandonnАй бұрын
Wow anker is having prime day sales? I didn't know that from the 15 emails they've sent me lmao
@ToryDeluryАй бұрын
@@TheBrandonn Hahahaha 😂😂
@ezekielzapataezАй бұрын
Have you thought about training your cat to be a guard kitty? LOL
@TransitVan3505 күн бұрын
You need two phones and two Jackeries Mionimum
@travelvideosАй бұрын
Gosh. What an experience. Maybe it is good to have unbreakable film on windows.
@jar407Ай бұрын
check this guys setup when in van you can see who is outside decent idea he came up with i planning my van to have a way to see if i have to back out of drive or parking spot left sights good byt right side without slider window is back and hope
@MrMoneyHelper10 күн бұрын
It's not an install. It's an installation. Install the locks. You were installing the locks. The locks were installed. Look at this installation of the locks. Let us know if the locks fail. I've seen large external enclosures on van doors that were designed to surround a padlock. Many of them seem to have been attacked so vigorously that the metal upon which they were mounted was twisted. Even if the thieves failed to get in, the doors were permanently damaged.
@MKL943S3Ай бұрын
You park in the middle of the desert no shade? That's crazy🤔🤔🤔
@jeanlee1911Ай бұрын
are going to put security cameras on the outside as well? question: whats to stop someone from coming along with allen wrenches and unscrewing those screws to take off the locks altogether? why dont they use locking screws?
@ToryDeluryАй бұрын
Yes! I already ordered them 🎉🎉
@jeanlee1911Ай бұрын
@@ToryDelury cool my daughter 21 is thinking of going vanlifer with her partner and I am really watching your make overs and telling her to watch you first and some of your old ones aswell before making the final decision. thanks so much.
@SageKingsmore23 сағат бұрын
What happened to the pepper spray contraption?
@jar407Ай бұрын
inside your van dont lock the slider rig up a latch or chain that all you need to do is pull the chain off the hook and if lock is unlocked outside thief could possibly lock it if hes picking it was a trick tenement renters used to have 3-4 locks plus chain on there door always left 1 unlocked at least they said that check a Byrna type non lethal .if you dont care for that get a good heave blade kitchen knife or a hunting knife the kitchen would be proper in your kitchen drawer but off road defiantly have a knife handy or the non lethal. unless you get permit to carry real one pa is good state to get one and north east states leave it home especially the criminal loving nj and ny . the glass film not too expensive just make sure if tinted its not too dark or just get clear uv blocker
@phuctien7526Ай бұрын
Thanks
@jimchrist9749Ай бұрын
If you had the money, i would look into having magnetic dead bolts installed. Nobody can enter then
@Drforce231124 күн бұрын
I’d want cameras to see what’s happening outside.
@MLenningerАй бұрын
Can I plug two full size refrigerators into one Anker?
@jimsears2434Ай бұрын
Rivnuts require alot bigger hole but they are stronger. I would entertain the idea of replacing the black gasket with genuine UHB tape and screwing it back on. That UHB tape is really strong and super hard to remove or separate when applied to clean surfaces. That would eliminate the large holes drilled for the rivnuts. The sad part about doing youtube is you basically are advertising what all is in your van build and the bad guys watch KZfaq too! What ever you do as far as final security.....make sure you can get out reasonably quick in case of internal fire emergency. Have fun....God Bless....Stay Safe
@jasonelliott6146Ай бұрын
When reversing do you lean out of the window more
@papaGhurkaАй бұрын
A guy I spoke with drilled into his sheet metal and screwed up his wiring behind his sheet metal
@Ecofriendly-tq1vnАй бұрын
Crime is out of control in this day and age,if you don`t keep valuables in the van they can`t steal them
@1958jimmytАй бұрын
That Comment was her Harris...
@LevaliciousАй бұрын
Loud speaker on the inside with a dog barking? Mase? Fire extinguisher? Way too many creepshows out there!
@waynekerrr902723 күн бұрын
They will just smash the window if they want to get in..