The company reached out to me & gave me an affiliate link & a coupon code to give you all 5% off your purchase using code: TORYDELURY. I hope you guys love them as much as I do! I also want to note one more thing I have noticed now that I have been using them for a while which is that MY WINDOW COVERS DO NOT FIT SNUG ANYMORE BECAUSE THESE ARE BLOCKING THEM! However, literally last night someone tried to break into my van from the back door while I was sleeping so I would take the wonky fitting window covers over not having extra locks ANY DAY! expeditionupfitter.com/?ref=Tkv9bN5Kr1y9HF

I put a hook and eye latch at the base of both doors. I also put one on the sliding door and back door. Cheap, easy, and effective.

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I like to listen to your videos while working on my computer. Your attention to detail in explaining the installation process is really helpful! I appreciate how you not only show the steps but also share your thoughts and experiences along the way. It's great to see someone prioritize safety in their van build. Looking forward to your next video!

Always good to have extra things for security just for you're piece of mind . As for the other doors , Can you get a hook and latch or something if you do want more security on the other doors without it being on the outside .

The main thing is, that you are safe. I was going to mention a hidden place to hide them. But you already said that at the end. Happy that you did. Be safe.

Check into security film for the glass on the vans front and rear doors. Either clear or tinted.

Just switch the locks from one side to the other should be the same bolt pattern put yellow side Up❤

Please hide your keys inside somewhere readily accessible for you in case you need to exit in a hurry--such as waking up to a fire in the van. Maybe have more keys made so you can always stash some extras within reach while you are sleeping.

You buy two rubber snakes. Hide them under a towel in the front. Attach one to one door with thin fishing line, and one to the other door with fishing line. Then as they open the door...

love that you tested it for a week before reviewing it! cant wait for the next video!

For a quick exit, make sure you place the key in a permanent location where you know where to grab it if you need to exit the van quickly. BTW, a keyed lock like that is against the fire safety building code in homes because you can accidentally lock yourself in during a fire.

Interior locks will definitely give you extra time at night while the thieves struggle to get to the interior locks. My van driver door smaller window was smashed and a thief reached in to stick a tool into the HeoSafe deadbolt key hole to unlock and opened the door to get in. The key hole was destroyed. Thieves had already used that tool to stick into my driver door and back door factory key holes to unlock the doors. They could not get inside due to my extra locks inside until they unlock the HeoSafe deadbolt next to the window. I recently installed the Thunderbolt HIDDEN deadbolt locks with REMOTES since any locks with key holes are easy to destroy with a tool these days.

I've had this idea where you put some kind of steel U-shaped handle on each front door, and use a ratchet strap to fasten them together. That way the door can't physically be opened on either side even if picked. This could be done pretty easily on the sliding and rear doors also. Would be already setup if your front door handles are a solid handle-style instead of the "pocket" handles you find in some vehicles like sprinter vans.

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Hey Tory, Thanks for the link to your video! Thanks for making it entertaining and informative!

The best thing to have in your van, for self defence is wasp and hornet spray. It is accurate to 30 feet. And jt is NOT a weapon. But if you spray anyone in the face they will stop! Whatever they are doing. Also side and back door can be locked inside with a simple pad lock set. happy vanning.

Brilliant as always 💚 locks are always important

Here’s a thought: you can find retractable keychains in dollar stores. Mount one just behind the seatbelt on the driver side and put the key on that. It’s hidden, in a convenient spot, you won’t lose it or drop it.

The also have 3m shatterproof windows you can install for even more protection

great vid again Tory and dont bother with the upside down deadbolts, i think thats extra security since it goes against expectations on how it turns 👍. also you'd create unnecessary future trouble (like rust or loosening its grip) by unscrewing and re-screwing the bolts. also i would prefer that you find a way to add a deadbolt on the inside of the backdoor of the van. you can deadbolt the two doors together instead of against the frame of the van if you want to lessen creating holes into the van framework.

I also learned about 3M window film that makes it very, very hard to break for when possible thieves try to break a window to get into the van.

Great idea stay safe and have a good week 😊👍👍

You’re so talented… your eyes are beautiful…enjoy your weekend ❤️🥰

Also, there is a security film that you can put on the windows that makes the glass almost unbreakable!!

Great idea! Pretty landscape! I’m in the desert too near Joshua tree working on a build as well it’s gonna take a while tho it’s old and I still have to smog it! Safe Travels!!! I get scared drilling holes too tho! I had to cut a big one in the floor when I converted to manual, and it’s definitely not perfect…

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Great video 😊

😂 I wasn't able to get the pink tools but i found regular ones ❤ hahaha. The locks are great🎉

While you're outside the van and parked you can attach a fake antenna with a magnet. Make it yourself, easy. If you need a baton weapon, just grab it off the hood. Many modern antennas are short and covered wtih black material, so not hard to make thicker than older style antennas.

great job..be safe out there..

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Good job ❤

I'd pay real good money for a Gandalf alarm 😂

Bulletproof glass next!😅

Good video!

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Put 1 on each Keychain. Looks like easy safe solution! Good luck on your build

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Have you heard of the owl, protection alarm it record video around the van front and back, if someone trying to get in it will send you alert to you where ever you are. You can call the police and give not only a description of the suspect, I believe you can send a copy of the video, so the police can see them also. If they are walking away from the van but the responding unit will have a short video of the suspect that was committing the crime. I believe it is cheaper that the lock,and if you get into accident you will be able to give the courts copy of the accident video also. Look into if you like.

I beat your locks with my cinder block through the glass. But seriously I got a metal engraving tool for $1.25 @ Dollar Tree & labeled all my keys as I had 4, but had to add 6 more for my parents in case of emergency.

Pink allen wrenches 👀

Safety tip with drill bit. If you know the depth you want to drill and don't want to accidentally punch the drill further and maybe hit something sensitive behind, then use some masking tape and wrap a few layers around the drill bit just behind the depth you want the drill bit to enter, and makes it easy to keep from push punching through too far.

I lost it you had me a dumbass it's good that you have a sense of humor when you get stuck or you break down thanks for the laughs safe travels my friend

Love your videos and channel You are awesome. If your ever in central Indiana, I own my house for a stop by. Laundry, personal private shower, etc.

You should buy a cattle prod ,if someone comes in window you can sap them,they have a handle as long as a broom stick.

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I often just run my seatbelts through the door handles, which is fugly but... works.

Seems like they have the same hole configuration even if you turn them upside down or turn them around to the correct door now. It should take you about 2 minutes to screw each one off and then 2 minutes screwing them back on each. So, a total of 8 minutes to switch them around from one door to the other. So you'd have them turn the right way for the key.

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Doing everything right this was a good idea do you know who the judges?

Never show your keys to the public. 🔑

One thing that truck drivers do that can apply here is to get your seat belt, wrap it around your door if you can and clip it in at night.

My concern with these is if it requires a key to unlock, if I ever need to exit due to an emergency, I’m probably gonna be fumbling around with the key. I like the idea of a strong metal latch near the bottom of the door where you just flip up or open.

I like the consistency of the videos you ever see the hot sauce show with the famous people you really get to know them if you haven’t seen it, you should watch it another thing that I’ve seen that’s been really huge is the famous people and they get asked 70 questions Might’ve been a little more but something like that you get to know who they are when you put yourself out there on KZfaq and TikTok, etc. people get to know who you are and you’ll form followers that are interested in you because you are interested, think about interviewing people they don’t even have to be famous Maybe you ask them 10 questions or 50 questions everyone needs social activity problem is with the world today. People don’t interact like they used to everybody’s on their phone or iPad or android. We don’t really get to know each other. I hope you have the best day or night ever, you have mean to me I see you grow on social media. I’m very impressed. You are such a strong, powerful woman. You are amazing.

do you know if you can reduce insurance premiums with extra security? thanks for the super tips!

The pink allen keys! 🤭👍🏻

Just swap the two locks and the yellow sticker should then be on top. Same holes etc can be used. I hate to see you trying to get out quickly in an emergency at night trying to find keys. A fire etc would be devastating if you're locked inside and in a panic trying to get out.

There is also a mechanism that locks the gear shift so you cannot move the vehicle

I'm surprised the hex screws are reachable while it is locked. A random thief probably isn't packing hex keys. Overall you still get a little extra time. Did you get white rubber plugs to cover the screws? If you didn't it might be worth throwing some white silicone in the screw holes to hide them and make it a little harder for that more determined crazy person. I'm sure there are ways to increase security from the inside on the other doors also. I love all the extra stuff you put in the videos...sword/lightsaber type things. Keeps it fun🙂

I think i would use simple big bolts on the inside.

I had electric deadbolts on my work van added to the rear doors and side slider..

Sadly I could never install these because my allen keys and box cutters are the wrong color.

Can you install smash proof coating on the window.

Just swap each lock to the other door. 😊

Suggestion use a hole punch first then drill your hole

With Central locking, the thief can just enter the side door. You must have an extra lock on the outside of the side door, and a chain on the inside of both doors. Then you sleep better.

Wait ,,. surely if you put the lock upside down then the key would still rotate in the same direction? Did you mean that by having the sticker on top you would have put each lock on the opposite door? That would fix the key rotation direction problem. Or perhaps I misunderstood?

Please don't lock Canada out of your travels, we'd love to have you.

There is a film you can put on windows on the inside that is shatterproof. Very hard to pierce. You will have to research the name

i seen a lady who a video f all the van security stuff and i thought her locks were much better as they can be locked when out of van with remote control i beleive. Also a thing to put on windows that makes window tough to completely break and some cracks or a hole but nothing to get in van.

great lock but remember, in case of fire, keep the keys near.

And then come up to BC Canada 🇨🇦 a visit lol

Can you not just switch them door to door so they are correct placement

This is off topic but can you just go to random places in the desert to park and do this work or are there specific areas that are ok to park?

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I'm not sure this is such a good idea. If you ever need to get out for some reason (fire?) you will also have to spend time you might not have fiddling with keys you may not have at hand to open this lock or for something to smash the window with. Might be better off adding something like a chain at the top of the door, people won't be able to reach from the outside unless climbing through the window, but if they're willing to go to that lengths the lock won't do much good either. Better to have a fast exit route yourself in that case.

I’m surprised you’re living in the van before you have completed it.

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They appear the same. Can't you just swap them? Be careful not to lock yourself in too much in case of an emergency like fire or something.

Caneras and signage refering to "active vieo surveillance" go alot further in keeping everyone honest

I was watching another van life video a while back and they use a (I think) a 3M product thats applied to the windows of the van and that stops the windows from shattering and stopping the A$$hates of the world from breaking in. But I never hear of others using it. Do you use it?

Wow those look ghetto installed for that much cost. Plus could limit comfort if arm is on the arm rest.

What about the back doors?

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Wherever there are windows, locks are a suggestion.

Nope not liking the idea of double locking yourself in a van and needing a key to get out...

If I lived in the USA I'll be glad to welcome uninvited visitors with a generous serving of lead.

Isn't it easier to just break the window?

What's the point if someone can just break the window?

Heres a link to one of the videos I have saved to my “van security playlist” I’m pretty sure this video has a kind of window or window film that makes it difficult to break the windows too deter people from trying I would share the whole playlist but it is very unorganized with some unrelated vids in there too😭😂plus I made it back in 2019 when I fist began planning for my future van. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7NiormIstrRhok.htmlsi=ROJaif-CSSUZ-h4O

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There is window film which can be installed on inside of windows, which makes side windows and van back windows, be harder for someone to break in, because it's a laminate which holds all the glass together, making it harder to just do a smash and grab. Window Break proof, Smash proof, Security film, for searches. And don't leave "window candy" visible that may entice someone to smash the window wanting to steal it. It also keeps someone from reaching in and unlocking and entering the vehicle. Get a cattle prod too. It's a few feet long and hits like a taser if you need to persuade such person to back out.

Forget the locks get a 45 cal..

Why is vanlife Barbie locking me out ? 🤷‍♂️

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189$ I don't think so. Way too much

Well at least now you know not to drive on dry lakes after rain.......