Van security

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Josho

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748 posts

96 months

Friday 3rd June 2016
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So I really need to beef up the security on my Movano. I want to get it sign written but dare not until it's more secure...

I will be fitting deadlocks and also an alarm. I have just won a fog cannon on eBay which is designed for classrooms and the like.

I also will be putting a strobe light in the back so that while an alarm is going off the van is filled with fog and a strobe.

I would put these both on a switch so once the alarm is disarmed I can leave them off for the day in case I set the alarm off by mistake.

You may wonder why the overkill but it is a mobile workshop and easily walkable about in. There is also 10s of thousands of pounds worth in there.

The only other thing I worry about is the windows at the front but I don't know what can be done about these! There is a bulkhead!

DrDeAtH

3,586 posts

231 months

Friday 3rd June 2016
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The front windows can be covered with a clear security film on the inside, similar to window tint film, but thicker.

Loom guard plates to the rear doors will help to protect the door locking wires.

You can fit a solenoid in the supply line from the tank to the engine which will cut the fuel off whilst the alarm is armed/going off.

Ideally the more discreet looking the security is, the better. Heavy locks over all of the doors will scream out 'rob me'

Eta: Google Supaglass window film


Edited by DrDeAtH on Friday 3rd June 23:30

Trabi601

4,865 posts

94 months

Friday 3rd June 2016
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DrDeAtH said:
The front windows can be covered with a clear security film on the inside, similar to window tint film, but thicker.
In an accident, this suddenly becomes a really stupid idea!

mph1977

12,467 posts

167 months

Saturday 4th June 2016
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Trabi601 said:
DrDeAtH said:
The front windows can be covered with a clear security film on the inside, similar to window tint film, but thicker.
In an accident, this suddenly becomes a really stupid idea!
yep , especially if the vehicle has a bulkhead ...

DrDeAtH

3,586 posts

231 months

Saturday 4th June 2016
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mph1977 said:
Trabi601 said:
DrDeAtH said:
The front windows can be covered with a clear security film on the inside, similar to window tint film, but thicker.
In an accident, this suddenly becomes a really stupid idea!
yep , especially if the vehicle has a bulkhead ...
I never said it was a good idea, I just offered a security solution as the OP requested...
Up to them to decide after reading up about the product.

Yabu

2,052 posts

200 months

Sunday 12th June 2016
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If you are this worried look at tool insurance or make sure the van policy/ your liability insurance offers cover.

TooMany2cvs

29,008 posts

125 months

Sunday 12th June 2016
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Josho said:
I would put these both on a switch so once the alarm is disarmed I can leave them off for the day in case I set the alarm off by mistake.
I thought a lot of vans were robbed during the day, while the user was working away and out of sight/attention for a minute or three?

Ex X Power

89 posts

137 months

Sunday 12th June 2016
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mph1977 said:
Trabi601 said:
DrDeAtH said:
The front windows can be covered with a clear security film on the inside, similar to window tint film, but thicker.
In an accident, this suddenly becomes a really stupid idea!
yep , especially if the vehicle has a bulkhead ...
Not at all, All rally cars have this fitted, its designed to stop the windows shattering on impact, you can still get out if you need to, All rally cars all carry a window hammer so if push comes to shove you hammer the window and just fold the glass down.... The film doesnt stop the glass from breaking but does stop it from shattering everywhere

TooMany2cvs

29,008 posts

125 months

Sunday 12th June 2016
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Ex X Power said:
mph1977 said:
Trabi601 said:
DrDeAtH said:
The front windows can be covered with a clear security film on the inside, similar to window tint film, but thicker.
In an accident, this suddenly becomes a really stupid idea!
yep , especially if the vehicle has a bulkhead ...
Not at all, All rally cars have this fitted, its designed to stop the windows shattering on impact, you can still get out if you need to, All rally cars all carry a window hammer so if push comes to shove you hammer the window and just fold the glass down.... The film doesnt stop the glass from braking but does stop it from shattering everywhere
But from the other way round?

Front-end impact, neither front door'll open, and you're unconscious?

The whole point of the film is to STOP people breaking the window to get in from the outside, right...? If it doesn't do that, it's not much cop as security film - if it just stops it shattering, then all it does is save you a bit of hoovering after somebody's nicked your stuff.

OldGermanHeaps

3,801 posts

177 months

Monday 13th June 2016
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Smoke machine and strobe? All you need is some big speakers and a bag of Es and you are sorted for a good party.
How about a paging alarm, or one with a gsm communicator on it to alery you realtime if someone is trying to get in. Some of them have a speaker and mic so you can listen in, determine if its an actual break in of just a false alarm and you can speak to them, try and warn them off.

GC8

19,910 posts

189 months

Tuesday 14th June 2016
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TooMany2cvs said:
But from the other way round?

Front-end impact, neither front door'll open, and you're unconscious?

The whole point of the film is to STOP people breaking the window to get in from the outside, right...? If it doesn't do that, it's not much cop as security film - if it just stops it shattering, then all it does is save you a bit of hoovering after somebody's nicked your stuff.
It is easy to be a know-it-all on the internet, as you demonstrate so well; but ill-advised unless you know what you are talking about, which you seldom do.

TooMany2cvs

29,008 posts

125 months

Tuesday 14th June 2016
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GC8 said:
TooMany2cvs said:
But from the other way round?

Front-end impact, neither front door'll open, and you're unconscious?

The whole point of the film is to STOP people breaking the window to get in from the outside, right...? If it doesn't do that, it's not much cop as security film - if it just stops it shattering, then all it does is save you a bit of hoovering after somebody's nicked your stuff.
It is easy to be a know-it-all on the internet, as you demonstrate so well; but ill-advised unless you know what you are talking about, which you seldom do.
Thanks for such a cogent and thorough explanation of exactly why security film on the inside of windows will stop people getting in when you don't want them to, but won't stop them getting in when you do want them to.

I'm much obliged, and so much better informed. A lesser man than you might not have been able to resist an opportunity for some cheap personal jibe instead of actually explaining anything.

GC8

19,910 posts

189 months

Tuesday 14th June 2016
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Be quiet you clown. Is there a thread on PH that you haven't posted your 'informed' opinion on?