Tanskavan Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I have read that some Ducato owners have installed extra security with dead-locks to cab doors and the side entry doors. Should I be considering these, is there a need due to how easy side doors can be prised open and locks being punched by theives? If so what are the best options for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saruman Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 hi i use a steel cable with a plastic coating and a padlock internally from door to door so both pass door and driver can not be opened fiamma do a fiamma duo eg..http://www.outdoorbits.com/product_info.php/cPath/5_23/products_id/127 but i use a cable from wilkos does the job for me ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark lambert Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Have a look at the locks dave newell fits, you'll find him on this forum, the little burglars wont get through the bolts he fits, and if you want to be posh ,you can have them remote control!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyishuk Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Heosafe locks for a Fiat Ducato are not cheap, but effective and easy to fit without having to cut panels. I would think a chain / steel wire between the door handles may be more a visual deterent. I guess a good hard "snatch" pull would open the door and leave the handles and steel wire on the floor ? ( I am not going to test it on my M/home just to prove a pont tho' ) :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carioca Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 do the heosafe locks fit the later ducato's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globetrotter Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Pretty sure you can get the Heosafe locks to fit early and late Ducatos, as well as some other base vehicles too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chapman Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Hello Tony, Have a word with Dave Newell (Tel: 07891 441883 or PM via this Forum) about fitting DEAD BOLTS to the cab doors. These lock the door into the door frame even if the door locks are forced open. He will give you all the necessary advice including having a quick exit from the van in case of fire etc. The advantage of the electronically operated dead bolts is that all fitted doors can be locked by a single internal switch or remote operation. Dave made a great job of fitting mine to the cab and rear doors and used a Fiamma Handle and Lock to secure the sliding side door. On the previous coachbuilt the Fiamma handle and lock was used to secure the "Caravan Door" and had the additional benefit of being a safety handle for entry and exit especially if a disabled person is using the vehicle. Regards, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Thanks Mike, the number given above is my mobile which is still working but you might like to pay less and phone my landline number which you will find on my website, just click the WWW button down there on the left. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chapman Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Sorry Dave, picked up the mobile number from the paper work. Regards, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 No problem Mike, I just thought the landline number might be more acceptable. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Hi, I read on this forum, but can't remember who posted it, that 'Screwfix' do a really good 'Sash guard lock' Item no 47802 . http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=47802&ts=85509 at only £6.69 each. I fitted 3 the other day,2 to the cab doors and 1 for inside the 'habitation' door. They work a treat and cost me less than just ONE Heosafe lock. Why is it it whenever you mention, for a 'Motorhome' the price seems to treble ? (not including you in that Dave). Whoever it was that first mentioned it, Thanks, they solve my Talbot door security problem. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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