Whooshbang & Barn Door

[Elsie2010]

Just love that 'whooshbang' word....I don't get out much!

Looking at reasonably priced security hacks / gadgets / gizmos for our sliding side door and rear barn doors, If anyone can recommend, please?

TIA

 

[RobbyMClark]

If you add make of base vehicle someone will soon help.

 

[Lenny HB]

Weld it shut has the advantage you won't annoy anyone with the whoosh bangs.

 

[Orion]

Weld it shut has the advantage you won't annoy anyone with the whoosh bangs.

I very nearly went round to our German neighbours and stuck theirs together with JB Weld a few weeks ago!

Wasn’t a whooshbang but an electric whirrclick on the side door and rear tailgate of their camper going off every couple of minutes while they were setting up - for the life of me I can’t understand why they just didn’t leave the things open?

 

[Alsatian]

It's a Peugeot Boxer (I know 'cos I'm her Dad!)

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[Elsie2010]

If you add make of base vehicle someone will soon help.

Sorry, its on a Peugeot Boxer, 2010

 

[Elsie2010]

It's a Peugeot Boxer (I know 'cos I'm her Dad!)

 

[Elsie2010]

Weld it shut has the advantage you won't annoy anyone with the whoosh

Haha...OK,, will give thee that!

 

[Elsie2010]

I very nearly went round to our German neighbours and stuck theirs together with JB Weld a few weeks ago!

Wasn’t a whooshbang but an electric whirrclick on the side door and rear tailgate of their camper going off every couple of minutes while they were setting up - for the life of me I can’t understand why they just didn’t leave the things open?

I'll keep that in mind...although, I don't mind annoying our neighbours....especially given its my parents who live there

Dad's just buying one with the 'whooshbang' too, think we're going to be ostricized from the street!

 

[RobbyMClark]

Back in the room
I know Badknee has fitted a handke of some sort on his so that you dont bang at the end of your "whoosh"

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[Elsie2010]

Back in the room
I know Badknee has fitted a handke of some sort on his so that you dont bang at the end of your "whoosh"

Thanks, RobbyMclark
So it's the 'bang' rather than the 'whoosh' we need to be mindful of, then?

I suppose whatever you do isn't foolproof, but thought some kind of extra security gadget may benefit

 

[SeanF1]

Rear doors;

Pardon our interruption...

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Elsie2010]

Rear doors;

Pardon our interruption...

www.ebay.co.uk

Thank you...Will take a gander

 

[Riverbankannie]

You need to guard against the “pick up under the lock” thief. Another report today from Just smiffy about breakins by this method.
We used pro plates

Fitting Pro-plates to Fiat Ducato 2015 model

Promised description from husband. It will probably take a few posts to add the photos. Fitting Pro-Plates to Fiat Ducati doors I have just finished fitting Pro-Plates with studs to the manual locking doors (driver’s door and rear “barn” door) of a FIAT Ducato. Although it wasn’t a...

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[Badknee]

Thanks, RobbyMclark
So it's the 'bang' rather than the 'whoosh' we need to be mindful of, then?

I suppose whatever you do isn't foolproof, but thought some kind of extra security gadget may benefit

There’s no need to whoosh or bang Elsie2010 . Close the door slowly and click it shut by pressing the rear edge of the door into the body, it closes with a click very quietly.
There isn’t any locking mechanism at the front of the door it’s at the back but many people slam the doors to get this to work, there’s no need, no need at all.
I fitted a handle to help close it quietly from inside too.

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[L' Hobo]

Rear doors;

Pardon our interruption...

www.ebay.co.uk

Use the KISS philosophy inside the rear door, and put a bloody great gate bolt lock at the top & bottom. (a smaller one on the side door also works if your careful.)

 

[Wombles]

Have a look at post #192 onwards here https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...ding-accessories-discount-codes.184590/page-7 for some sliding & rear door security. Womo-Tuning are now https://www.camperprotect.de/ & last time I checked the Fun discount code was still working.

 

[TheBig1]

Here's a thread all about security on panel van conversions

Motorhome & PVC Modding - Accessories & Discount Codes

I daren't! swmbo would kill me if I spend any more !!!!:giggle:

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[TheBig1]

damn Karen posted the same as I was searching for the thread. There are also security threads for all ducato and boxer vans

 

[TheBig1]

OBD lock install on Fiat Ducato 2012 but fits from 06 onwards

Following on from my increased security for my Ford Transit thread, I decided it would be wise to fit an OBD lock to my motorhome too Thieves are using technology to steal motorhomes and the tools to do so are cheaply available on ebay. Once in your van, they plug a laptop into the OBD port, an...

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[Kannon Fodda]

Take care that whatever you fit doesn't hinder your swift exit from the van in an emergency such as fire. If you need to find keys for an added lock, or a bolt is difficult to access because night time beds get pulled across ...

 

[seasideBill]

I use these for the front doors, fitting is an absolute doddle. Hook attaches to seat belt bracket so easy to unlock in an emergency.

 

[L' Hobo]

Take care that whatever you fit doesn't hinder your swift exit from the van in an emergency such as fire. If you need to find keys for an added lock, or a bolt is difficult to access because night time beds get pulled across ...

Totally agree, that's why the bolts are so good, no need for locks and we all know how to use them. Keep it Simple, I say!

 

[Bobbydaisy]

You need to guard against the “pick up under the lock” thief. Another report today from Just smiffy about breakins by this method.
We used pro plates

Fitting Pro-plates to Fiat Ducato 2015 model

Promised description from husband. It will probably take a few posts to add the photos. Fitting Pro-Plates to Fiat Ducati doors I have just finished fitting Pro-Plates with studs to the manual locking doors (driver’s door and rear “barn” door) of a FIAT Ducato. Although it wasn’t a...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

Do you need them on newer Ducatos ? Ours is a 21 plate ,I thought I read on here newer models don’t need them ? A change in design at the lock ?

 

[Fontie]

I got 4 of these in this thread as a visual deterrent, look and feel just like the real thing at a fraction of the cost.

https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/false-door-locks-stick-on.282286/#post-5576130

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[Riverbankannie]

Sorry, its on a Peugeot Boxer, 2010

Do you need them on newer Ducatos ? Ours is a 21 plate ,I thought I read on here newer models don’t need them ? A change in design at the lock ?

You said it was 2010 !

 

[L' Hobo]

There’s no need to whoosh or bang Elsie2010 . Close the door slowly and click it shut by pressing the rear edge of the door into the body, it closes with a click very quietly.
There isn’t any locking mechanism at the front of the door it’s at the back but many people slam the doors to get this to work, there’s no need, no need at all.
I fitted a handle to help close it quietly from inside too.

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So did I but not as neat as yours.

 

[Elsie2010]

I use these for the front doors, fitting is an absolute doddle. Hook attaches to seat belt bracket so easy to unlock in an emergency.



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I like that!

 

[Elsie2010]

WOW....thank you ALL so much!
Some really useful insights provided, will be digesting these over the next few days

Thank you to all for being so helpful (I won't do a reply per message otherwise your phones will be driving you mad with pings (or is that just Dad? )

Really appreciate the time you have all taken

May do a mix of pro plates for swooshy bsngy and the barn doors, and the hooky thing for the cab

Brilliant, thank you

 

[Elsie2010]

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