Locks Done

[Peter Clark]

Similar thoughts from me

Thatcham Cat Alarm factory fitted
Window alarms from Tiiwee
Outside Dead locks from Ed-Lock x 3
Pro plates x 1 (driver) from Ed-Lock
Inside rear door bolt from Womo
Inside 3 x door chains from Womo
Reolink CCTV

Paranoid ? Nah. Just more relaxed

Did you take your vehicle to Ed-Locks in Loughborough - or buy the parts from them?

 

[Laughing Gravy]

Did you take your vehicle to Ed-Locks in Loughborough - or buy the parts from them?

They came to my place on the Wirral

 

[Rodders1234]

Looks good well done. I think seeing the locks as a deterrent is an effective security, if not better than the security function itself. If your MH looks more secure than your neighbours I think they will take the easier and less risky option.

By the way where did you get those window catch locks?

 

[Pedro Pallent]

Decided a little security was needed, so today I completed the job. Deadlocks on both front doors, lock for Habitation door and some window locking devices. Feeling a little happier for both leaving the van parked View attachment 742372View attachment 742373View attachment 742374View attachment 742375View attachment 742376View attachment 742377and when sleeping.

Where did you get the door locks done, or is it DIY; if so where from pse

 

[Apacheman]

We fitted extra Fiamma locks and window locks before heading to France and Spain. In Spain now and it’s interesting that most of the Spanish vans have extra locks whereas those from other European countries tend not to have.

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[buzz1]

I didn’t know you could do that, can you share please?

Hi ,
sorry for late responding,
as you asked me to share ,
but obviously you are aware this has been answered for me #20 ,
as I said I only learned of this as well thanks to forum members in another thread
Mine is autowatch alarms system

 

[Lagotto]

Hi folks, thanks for the messages, I will answer a few questions. Skills, I am a mechanical engineer, so confident in my skills. I recently fitted a complete solar kit, and also new cambelt/waterpump. The first one, to fit security devices, visible or not. I looked at a lot of discussions regarding this and the very opposing views. I decided not to spend literally thousands of pounds on alarms/trackers etc as I know even with these fitted, vans get stolen. I wanted simple, visible mechanical devices which offerred positive security, the overwhelming message to criminals being, walk past this van as there are easier targets nearby. I have heard all of the arguements regarding breaking in windows etc and I accept that a professional, if determined, will gain access. Its all about reducing the risks , not eliminating them. Moving on to the devices. The Habitation door, a well known manufacturer, reasonable cost, solid, easy to fit and importantly, operating both inside and out. The window devices, there just to avoid the very easy operation of releasing the levers from the outside. Cheap, fit/remove in seconds, another deterrent. Deadlocks, the most awkward fit. These are good quality, using the better type of barrel/key and solid. The instuctions were very poor, giving only a couple of dimensions, from top, and edge of door. The most stressful being the key entry on the outside of the door, any slip-ups here will make you cry. Measure, measure again and when absolutely sure, measure again. The side of the door where the main unit is fitted is double skin, so quite a lot of material to cut through. I used a Dremel with a mini cutting disc (easy) and finished to size with files. Then back to key entry. The instructions give one measurement, from the edge of door, horizontally, the vertical you are left to determine yourself once the main body is inserted into the door. I started with a reasonable sized hole and then began opening up to size and shape with small files, using the lock barrel itself to continuously offer up to the growing hole. Once complete, the lock body/barrel and key entry plastic cover can be fitted. Pop rivets were supplied, but I decided to use screws instead. Now the female recepticle in the door shut. No measurements or intructions were supplied for this, but pretty obvious really. After a little thought as to the best method, I did the following. I took some modeling clay (plasticine) and applied a layer (a few millimeters) in a position corresponding to the tongue of the lock in the door. Then closed the door and operated the lock, back and forth, a number of times. This gave me an exact inpression of the required hole for the lock tongue. I then cut the rectangular hole, ensuring the outside vertical edge was just shy of the required size, then slowly filed it more, operating the lock with the door closed, until the tongue enterred smoothly. Screwed the additional plate to the door, fitted the passenger door lock, and cleaned up, jobs a good-un. Fitting the deadlocks was not a quick job, several hours for each door. Im sure a professional lock fitting company would complete in a fraction of the time, but I had no time constraints and know the quality of the work. The deadlocks were from Locks4Vans, but bought on Ebay £160. The Habitation door lock is a Milenco, available from many suppliers £75. The window devices were on Ebay, I bought 8 for £24, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26618526...d=link&campid=5338547443&toolid=20001&mkevt=1. I hope some will find this information useful, the forum is a great source of information.

 

[poisondwarf]

Hi folks, thanks for the messages, I will answer a few questions. Skills, I am a mechanical engineer, so confident in my skills. I recently fitted a complete solar kit, and also new cambelt/waterpump. The first one, to fit security devices, visible or not. I looked at a lot of discussions regarding this and the very opposing views. I decided not to spend literally thousands of pounds on alarms/trackers etc as I know even with these fitted, vans get stolen. I wanted simple, visible mechanical devices which offerred positive security, the overwhelming message to criminals being, walk past this van as there are easier targets nearby. I have heard all of the arguements regarding breaking in windows etc and I accept that a professional, if determined, will gain access. Its all about reducing the risks , not eliminating them. Moving on to the devices. The Habitation door, a well known manufacturer, reasonable cost, solid, easy to fit and importantly, operating both inside and out. The window devices, there just to avoid the very easy operation of releasing the levers from the outside. Cheap, fit/remove in seconds, another deterrent. Deadlocks, the most awkward fit. These are good quality, using the better type of barrel/key and solid. The instuctions were very poor, giving only a couple of dimensions, from top, and edge of door. The most stressful being the key entry on the outside of the door, any slip-ups here will make you cry. Measure, measure again and when absolutely sure, measure again. The side of the door where the main unit is fitted is double skin, so quite a lot of material to cut through. I used a Dremel with a mini cutting disc (easy) and finished to size with files. Then back to key entry. The instructions give one measurement, from the edge of door, horizontally, the vertical you are left to determine yourself once the main body is inserted into the door. I started with a reasonable sized hole and then began opening up to size and shape with small files, using the lock barrel itself to continuously offer up to the growing hole. Once complete, the lock body/barrel and key entry plastic cover can be fitted. Pop rivets were supplied, but I decided to use screws instead. Now the female recepticle in the door shut. No measurements or intructions were supplied for this, but pretty obvious really. After a little thought as to the best method, I did the following. I took some modeling clay (plasticine) and applied a layer (a few millimeters) in a position corresponding to the tongue of the lock in the door. Then closed the door and operated the lock, back and forth, a number of times. This gave me an exact inpression of the required hole for the lock tongue. I then cut the rectangular hole, ensuring the outside vertical edge was just shy of the required size, then slowly filed it more, operating the lock with the door closed, until the tongue enterred smoothly. Screwed the additional plate to the door, fitted the passenger door lock, and cleaned up, jobs a good-un. Fitting the deadlocks was not a quick job, several hours for each door. Im sure a professional lock fitting company would complete in a fraction of the time, but I had no time constraints and know the quality of the work. The deadlocks were from Locks4Vans, but bought on Ebay £160. The Habitation door lock is a Milenco, available from many suppliers £75. The window devices were on Ebay, I bought 8 for £24, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26618526...d=link&campid=5338547443&toolid=20001&mkevt=1. I hope some will find this information useful, the forum is a great source of information.

Thanks for the explanation and information, much appreciated (love the plasticine tip)

 

[Laughing Gravy]

Discussing window locks above, don’t know whether anybody has considered this style shown in the photo. Being metal probably more robust but maybe takes a bit longer to remove than the one shown above. Two for each window either side of the plastic handle. From womo tuning again.

 

[daventess]

An even better deterrent would be the 'Best of Des O'Connor' album.

Or a gimp mask and a tub of swarfega ....

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