Can anyone suggest a DIY alarm system Forums

termie

Hi
Can anyone suggest a DIY alarm system to fit to my Swift Sundance Motorhome
I want to be able to monitor the cab doors and also have a PIR to monitor the living area.

Termie

Raine

hi termie,

sorry, but i am gonna have to have a giggle-
Shocked

how about pepsi cans (if you use full ones they might come in handy to drink after you've nabbed your intruder-but i would suggest only a couple-as the noise they make is substantially reduced because there full(heh!) string these up using old trainer laces (these are longer than shoe ones!) between the two doors, and carefully position a mirror in the middle pointing to the back of the van, to enhance this very technical set up you could have strategic mirrors placed eslewhere in the van,(not the toilet compartment for obvious reasons). and hey presto just what you wanted , doors guarded and internal lounge covered! this probably hasn.t helped you at all but i hope you had a giggle reading it, happy travels Raine Laughing

Malc

Hi Termie,
If you look in a DIY store ie B & Q there are many systems that are modular, wireless are probably best for you, the systems are from basic with add ons for extending the area etc. I would have thought an outlay at max of £150 would result in you getting what you are explaining.
Regards Malc

PJKRacing

IMHO you should only fit an insurance company approved system, but if you just want to make a noise if broken into follow the previous post.

In my experiance not many people take notice to alarms.

The main thing to do is to protect the vehicle to prevent entry, by fitting extra locks or security devices. My main area of concern is if me and my family are parked up away from a recognised site and are fast asleep and somebody tries to break in.

Vans can be replaced (by the insurance company if fitted with an approved alarm) lives or health cannot.

Just a personal point of view.

Pete

Anonymous

Some of the bigger Halfords have some similar bits and pieces to B&Q but for vehicles. Must admit though I am happy to have a go at just about anything but vehicle alarm systems I stay well away from.

(Bad expierience with an immobiliser many years ago Sad

)

I'm sure someone out there has done a (sensible) system on their van and will be along shortly.

Anonymous

[quote:4cc0cf2c9b="PJKRacing"]
Vans can be replaced (by the insurance company if fitted with an approved alarm) lives or health cannot.
[/quote:4cc0cf2c9b]

Totally agree. There is nothing in the van that I would miss except for my wife. (all say aaaahhhhh).

overthehill

For when I am on board alone there is nothing to beat a male spotty dog who loves his mum. Very Happy

Polo has a very deep loud bark, would probably not let anyone over the threshhold who he thought might pose a threat to me, plus he doubles up as a hot water bottle and alarm clock. Cool

Unbeatable.

Gill
PS The bitches are useless, they would probably greet an intruder with enthusiasm, lick them to bits then put the kettle on Rolling Eyes

termie

Thanks all
Centainly the wireless type does sound appealing, dont know how long the batteries will last mind.
I was thinking about a 12V system that had a minimal current consumption and would thus connect to either the vehicle electrics
or the leisure battery.
So idealy I suppose what I want is a car alarm with a PIR sensor for the living area.
I totaly agree that the first step is to stop anyone breaking in, but there are so many points of entry that are easy to get in, ie windows where there does not seem to be a security product for.

Termie

Anonymous

My alarm system came from Maplin. Very reasonable and it was expandable to include a PIR.

Anonymous

[quote:9fca95a2df="rowley"]My alarm system came from Maplin. Very reasonable and it was expandable to include a PIR.[/quote:9fca95a2df]

Ah! yes Maplin, They have a huge store near us and they do loads of great stuff but for some reason I always forget about them!

Always good service as well......