After an attempt to steal my motorhome, by copying the electric key system to get into the vehicle, the buggers simply used an angle grinder to cut the steering wheel and remove the steering lock. What probably stopped them taking the vehicle, was my home made security precautions, which involved a very loud, but small anti-rape device which was triggered off by them moving in the vehicle, in a specific area.
Many types of these units are available on-line, and I now have several located around my vehicle, which I set into alarm mode when I leave the vehicle. With a bit of creative thinking, and the evening beer or two, I've come up with several other anti theft systems which are not able to be defeated by these buggers. One of them is an after market windscreen washing kit, installed in the cabin and the nozzles pointing at the drivers seat and the entry door. The battery operated pump squirts 'water', quite a lot of it actually, when the unit is triggered. These units can be triggered by trip wire type pulling motions, such as being on the inside of doors, so when the door is opened, it goes into alarm, or by simple switches or pressure pads under the carpets.
I have filled the units with paint (Pink), and some very smelly stuff which isn't nice to have squirted in face or on clothes. Do NOT use anything like acids or liquid glues, things like that just make a heck of a mess to clean up after the sods have gone.
There are some small plastic bottles, containing bright paint and bent nails, placed infront and behind my tyres. If the vehicle is moved, the tyres are automatically punctured and the whole area covered with paint. Just for a bit of fun, I've acquired several types of war gaming smoke bombs and installed them in, under and above the vehicle, operated by methods which cannot be duplicated and are not electrically based, batteries don't count.
Also, I have found and installed several FIREBALL self operating fire extinguishing units. Look them up online, they are fantastic. One is beside my stove, several above the engine and more spread around the gas locker and storage areas. I suggest each of us go for a wander and discover our own things to work with, preventing damage to-or theft of our vehicles and property. Don't forget those small window mounted tilt or glass break detectors, they are easy to install and don't need much maintenance. You can always come up with your own items and try them out for effect-non lethal types please. I also have some very loud truck type airhorns hidden somewhere not easy to get to. These are powered by a small 12 volt science type battery or a motorscooter sort and if operated, sounds that horn for quite a long time. There are some very small but effective units that fog an entire house or vehicle and is designed to kill fleas, ants and other small virmin type critters. NO, I have tried one of those to see what it's like, but even in the open air, it's a horrible thing to experience and probably would leave a nasty residue even if operated accidentally.
I have informed various insurance agents and insurance companies of these precautions and how they work, though not surprisingly, they don't want to know and don't seem to care. Same for the caravaning and motorhome clubs etc. No discount is given for having fire extinguishers in the vehicle and this is disgusting considering even a small fire will damage and contaminate everything inside a vehicle. Stay safe and stay alert. Spencer 24042024
Many types of these units are available on-line, and I now have several located around my vehicle, which I set into alarm mode when I leave the vehicle. With a bit of creative thinking, and the evening beer or two, I've come up with several other anti theft systems which are not able to be defeated by these buggers. One of them is an after market windscreen washing kit, installed in the cabin and the nozzles pointing at the drivers seat and the entry door. The battery operated pump squirts 'water', quite a lot of it actually, when the unit is triggered. These units can be triggered by trip wire type pulling motions, such as being on the inside of doors, so when the door is opened, it goes into alarm, or by simple switches or pressure pads under the carpets.
I have filled the units with paint (Pink), and some very smelly stuff which isn't nice to have squirted in face or on clothes. Do NOT use anything like acids or liquid glues, things like that just make a heck of a mess to clean up after the sods have gone.
There are some small plastic bottles, containing bright paint and bent nails, placed infront and behind my tyres. If the vehicle is moved, the tyres are automatically punctured and the whole area covered with paint. Just for a bit of fun, I've acquired several types of war gaming smoke bombs and installed them in, under and above the vehicle, operated by methods which cannot be duplicated and are not electrically based, batteries don't count.
Also, I have found and installed several FIREBALL self operating fire extinguishing units. Look them up online, they are fantastic. One is beside my stove, several above the engine and more spread around the gas locker and storage areas. I suggest each of us go for a wander and discover our own things to work with, preventing damage to-or theft of our vehicles and property. Don't forget those small window mounted tilt or glass break detectors, they are easy to install and don't need much maintenance. You can always come up with your own items and try them out for effect-non lethal types please. I also have some very loud truck type airhorns hidden somewhere not easy to get to. These are powered by a small 12 volt science type battery or a motorscooter sort and if operated, sounds that horn for quite a long time. There are some very small but effective units that fog an entire house or vehicle and is designed to kill fleas, ants and other small virmin type critters. NO, I have tried one of those to see what it's like, but even in the open air, it's a horrible thing to experience and probably would leave a nasty residue even if operated accidentally.
I have informed various insurance agents and insurance companies of these precautions and how they work, though not surprisingly, they don't want to know and don't seem to care. Same for the caravaning and motorhome clubs etc. No discount is given for having fire extinguishers in the vehicle and this is disgusting considering even a small fire will damage and contaminate everything inside a vehicle. Stay safe and stay alert. Spencer 24042024