Lock-Y-Door - Front Door Security Device Using Seat Belt Socket

[Bobbydaisy]

This option is the cheapest.

Brilliant!!

 

[Kozikot]

Window Locks, £8 a Pair...

 

[Bobbydaisy]

Window Locks, £8 a Pair...

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Tidy

 

[Bubba]

We just use a quick release ratchet strap between the front doors.
Cost £1.50 (and I got swmbo to pay)

 

[Jamesh]

How about a sticker saying......

The dog in this van is on the dangerous dogs list enter at you own risk ....!

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[Zoobec]

We use a diy system of ikea bed slats ratchet strapped across the front seats to form a bed base for a mattress. Bed and security in one!

 

[simbadog]

I purchased these: https://www.camperprotect.de/p/fahrer-und-beifahrertuerverriegelung-einbruchschutz-ab-2020

 

[Two on Tour]

I purchased these: https://www.camperprotect.de/p/fahrer-und-beifahrertuerverriegelung-einbruchschutz-ab-2020

Jesus, how much.

 

[Wagoneer]

I 3D printed some of these for our A Class cab door they work really well.

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I made something similar in 2mm thick aluminium for my hab door.

A German company (can't remember name) sells various types to suit a wide range of locks.

 

[sonar]

Window Locks, £8 a Pair...

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I have these now fitted on both cab doors and the hab door as well.

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[Stealaway]

Are these for day or night use?

Lock-Y-Door https://styyl.de/products/lock-y-do...UA&utm_source=facebook&variant=42522865631445 another clever product from this popular German manufacturer - it's a shame that they don't ship to the UK. There are a lot of door security options listed on the forum but has anyone made a DIY version of this type?

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[Ingwe]

I have these now fitted on both cab doors and the hab door as well.

I’m struggling with interpreting your photo. Please can you describe how this works and what’s involved in fitting it? Thanks.

 

[Realist]

I 3D printed some of these for our A Class cab door they work really well.

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How do these work?

 

[PP Bear]

This is me, have the normal steering lock and alarm etc, but for the visual effect, I place a trap through the doors, as shown in the picture.

The height is perfect as well, so if I needed to drive away from anywhere while being a true FLT, then I can easily fit under and drive away.

It ain’t perfect as if they want your van, they’ll have it, but it’s a visual deterrent, plus I never use the front blinds and choose to drop a blackout blanket down behind the front seats, which blocks out the light to the front cab. Again, easier to slip under the blanket and access the drivers seat and acts as a brilliant windbreak from the cab area. It also means the strap is visible should anyone look through the windows. It’s always on when in storage.

 

[Ditcha]

I made something similar in 2mm thick aluminium for my hab door.

A German company (can't remember name) sells various types to suit a wide range of locks.

Yeah that's were I got the idea from.

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[Wagoneer]

How do these work?

The device just slots over the fixed and moving latching pins.

See pic of my DIY solution:

 

[sonar]

I’m struggling with interpreting your photo. Please can you describe how this works and what’s involved in fitting it? Thanks.

Not my images.

but theses are fitted using the included self drilling / self tapping screws.

when fitted they can be turned so as they go across the frame and the door can not be opened from the out side.
you can also lock them if required.

the hab door. Here post number 49.

Another few weeks.

I thought the add says £4 each + £2 postage, or am I reading it wrong. Seems they are now..

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[Dollysjg]

I just have a cheap 1 pound ratchet strap hooked into both doors then ratcheted tight also works on the double garage doors bringing the ratchet up to under our bed

 

[sonar]

I just have a cheap 1 pound ratchet strap hooked into both doors then ratcheted tight also works on the double garage doors bringing the ratchet up to under our bed

We would have done the same but the cab night time curtains would have not looked right .
so we opted for the sash locks.

 

[Wagoneer]

Additional Hab. Door Lock - Elefant

Saw this hab. door additional lock option on Facebook & thought it may be interest to some here if you have a model it fits - there are 5 different designs - for sale here & from the manufacturers website here http://tuersicherung-elefant.de/ We haven't tried it but Mr Wombles was thinking of...

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This old thread mentions the Elefant range of locking devices, manufactured in Germany.

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[pappajohn]

I only have 2 x 10" square plastic windows on the rear doors. One is behind a bolted ladder & can only be opened 1" & the other will be behind a fixed box attached to a type of bike rack ,also bolted on,& might manage 3" opening.Only way in or out would be through broken cab windows.

That is the exception though.
Most will have a couple of large windows on each side.

 

[pagey]

i just use 2 wire bike locks through the door handles and locked together

 

[Ian789]

I don't understand these?

A smashed window and a pair of bolt croppers. 2-5 seconds for an opportunistic thief looking at stealing the van contents.

Whereas a proper deadlock on the cab doors not only prevents the thief getting in, it makes the vehicle more unattractive as they can't easily resell it.

Wouldn't need bolt croppers, just press the seat belt release. Agree about selling on van but if they're after the contents even the deadlock won't work. If they're prepared to break the window, they'll climb in through that. Alarm might discourage them if you're parked somewhere public.

 

[Gromett]

Wouldn't need bolt croppers, just press the seat belt release. Agree about selling on van but if they're after the contents even the deadlock won't work. If they're prepared to break the window, they'll climb in through that. Alarm might discourage them if you're parked somewhere public.

Thieves who are after contents tend to be opportunists and cowards. They would not want to crawl all the way in without an easy exit generally (unless they were drugged up and desperate). Keep valuables out of sight and deadlocks and you would generally be ok.

 

[Gunn1707]

Not my images.

but theses are fitted using the included self drilling / self tapping screws.

when fitted they can be turned so as they go across the frame and the door can not be opened from the out side.
you can also lock them if required.

the hab door. Here post number 49.

Another few weeks.

I thought the add says £4 each + £2 postage, or am I reading it wrong. Seems they are now..

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

Where did you get these from please?

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[Realist]

How do these work?

The device just slots over the fixed and moving latching pins.

See pic of my DIY solution:

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Yeh still have no clue how they work and for what reason and if these can be 3D printed does anyone have a link to the file so I can print one please.

 

[Ernesto]

My overall take is ... On my PVC, I have a good immobiliser to prevent the van being stolen, and a good alarm discourage breaking and entering (whether I'm in it or not). The windows are the weakest link and seems to me there's very little that can be done to secure an outward opening plastic window.

It does feel sensible to take a few simple steps to prevent the opportunistic scrote, from using a screwdriver to damage the doors and open the cab doors. Deadlocks would certainly do this but proplates would seem to deliver most of the benefit for a fraction of the cost, and without having to carry even more keys around ..?

 

[Two on Tour]

My overall take is ... On my PVC, I have a good immobiliser to prevent the van being stolen, and a good alarm discourage breaking and entering (whether I'm in it or not). The windows are the weakest link and seems to me there's very little that can be done to secure an outward opening plastic window.

It does feel sensible to take a few simple steps to prevent the opportunistic scrote, from using a screwdriver to damage the doors and open the cab doors. Deadlocks would certainly do this but proplates would seem to deliver most of the benefit for a fraction of the cost, and without having to carry even more keys around ..?

PVC's have an extra vulnerability which is "peel and steal"

 

[sonar]

Where did you get these from please?

Ebay search for sash locks.

there are two types one with locks the other without

 

[Ernesto]

PVC's have an extra vulnerability which is "peel and steal"

Not sure why they'd try that when opening a plastic window would be far easier and give them a bigger opening to get in and out ...

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