Cattwg Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I am considering having a security system installed in our camper - in addition to the factory fitted system. My main concern being theft of rather than theft from the camper. Ours is a panel van conversion based on a year 2000, LWB Renault Master. However when I checked on the Thatcham website this base vehicle shows as having a 5-star "theft off" factory system. Also when browsing a car mechanics website the opinions seem to suggest that this system is so good that additional precautions would be superfluous. I realise that the conversion (plastic windows etc.) makes the vehicle more vunerable to break-ins than a standard van, but as my concern is loss of the camper I am wondering if I am in danger of gilding the lilly. Opinions and comments, especially those based on experiece with this type of base vehicle would be most welcome. Thank you. Regards Cattwg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libby Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Prior to modern motoring a foolproof means of vehicle protection was to remove the rotor arm whenever one left the vehicle in suspect places. Not so easy now but similar means must be available ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel E Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I have a van conversion based on a new model 2005 Renault Master. For the UK market this comes fitted with a sophisticated alarm system that alarms all the doors and has an internal motion sensor. It also has a setting (push down and hold the lock side on the key until you hear a bleep) that disarms the motion sensor so you have a perimeter alarm for use at night. It does not have a glass breakage sensor, however. I consulted Eddie of Van Bitz and he told me that he could not add to the existing system so I would have to have a completely new system installed if I wanted any extra protection (e.g., glass beakage sensor, trailer fitting, louder alarm, etc.). I decided that the Renault system was more than adequate. Mel E ==== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenewellhome Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 The standard fit Renault alarm is a very good and sophisticated system and there is no good reason to fit anything else in the way of alarms. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cattwg Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Dave and Mel after reading your replies, given from first hand knowledge and consulting the Thatcham website I have decided that the Renault immobilizer and alarm system is as good as I can get. Libby I don't think rotor arms are employed in diesel engines. Thank you all for your replies. Regards Cattwg :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapple Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Cattwg - 2008-04-19 11:07 PM Dave and Mel after reading your replies, given from first hand knowledge and consulting the Thatcham website I have decided that the Renault immobilizer and alarm system is as good as I can get. Libby I don't think rotor arms are employed in diesel engines. Thank you all for your replies. Regards Cattwg :-D i don't think rotor arms are used in any modern engine, petrol or diesel. Petrol engine no longer use the distributor but have a sophisticated computer system instead. the type that suddenly start behaving in an odd manner and nobody in the trade has a clue how to correct (Some of the smaller Peugeots come to mine here). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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