I have an old 1994 Diesel camper (Ford Transit Coach built) which is
pre factory security systems so I need to fit one, and if I am fitting
one it might as well be an alarm rather than immobiliser only!

I'd like it Thatcham approved but in that case I think the alarm
(Cat1) needs to be fitted by an installer (with certificate) although
I think the immobiliser (Cat2) is OK as a DIY. I used to fit security
systems many years ago so I roughly know the gist about fitting one.

What I'd like to know is if any of you have fitted, or had one fitted
to a camper and what system did you use? Reluctant to use sensors as
there are only three doors and it's doubtful anyone would bother with
the windows, unless of course you know otherwise?

TIA for all your ideas and tips.

I made do with a hidden switch connected to the engine cut-out.   It
would take a  knowledgeable thief to find it and cost about a quid.

On Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:50:20 +0000, Colin 
wrote:

>I have an old 1994 Diesel camper (Ford Transit Coach built) which is
>pre factory security systems so I need to fit one, and if I am fitting
>one it might as well be an alarm rather than immobiliser only!
>
>I'd like it Thatcham approved but in that case I think the alarm
>(Cat1) needs to be fitted by an installer (with certificate) although
>I think the immobiliser (Cat2) is OK as a DIY. I used to fit security
>systems many years ago so I roughly know the gist about fitting one.
>
>What I'd like to know is if any of you have fitted, or had one fitted
>to a camper and what system did you use? Reluctant to use sensors as
>there are only three doors and it's doubtful anyone would bother with
>the windows, unless of course you know otherwise?
>
>TIA for all your ideas and tips.
>

"Colin"  wrote in message 
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>I have an old 1994 Diesel camper (Ford Transit Coach built) which is
> pre factory security systems so I need to fit one, and if I am fitting
> one it might as well be an alarm rather than immobiliser only!
>
> I'd like it Thatcham approved but in that case I think the alarm
> (Cat1) needs to be fitted by an installer (with certificate) although
> I think the immobiliser (Cat2) is OK as a DIY. I used to fit security
> systems many years ago so I roughly know the gist about fitting one.
>
> What I'd like to know is if any of you have fitted, or had one fitted
> to a camper and what system did you use? Reluctant to use sensors as
> there are only three doors and it's doubtful anyone would bother with
> the windows, unless of course you know otherwise?

I disconnected my alarm, they're simply not appropriate on a campsite.  With 
the best will in the world you will get a false alarm in the middle of the 
night and, during the day in a car park, everyone ignores it.  Get an 
immobiliser if you must maybe with a tracker but, apart from when they're 
parked right outside your house, an alarm is IMHO next to useless.

Rgds

Andy R

I have to agree with Andy, the alarm will be next to useless most of the 
time unless its actually you that hears it going off, if not its ignored by 
everyone else anyway.
I would go along the route of a mechanical switch immobiliser, as this will 
at least stop it being driven away, plus it does not use any battery power 
when parked up in storage.

GGJ


"Andy R"  wrote in message 
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>
> "Colin"  wrote in message 
> news:isgro39uo38qsmef4mrosc4qhni4ujl88i@4ax.com...
>>I have an old 1994 Diesel camper (Ford Transit Coach built) which is
>> pre factory security systems so I need to fit one, and if I am fitting
>> one it might as well be an alarm rather than immobiliser only!
>>
>> I'd like it Thatcham approved but in that case I think the alarm
>> (Cat1) needs to be fitted by an installer (with certificate) although
>> I think the immobiliser (Cat2) is OK as a DIY. I used to fit security
>> systems many years ago so I roughly know the gist about fitting one.
>>
>> What I'd like to know is if any of you have fitted, or had one fitted
>> to a camper and what system did you use? Reluctant to use sensors as
>> there are only three doors and it's doubtful anyone would bother with
>> the windows, unless of course you know otherwise?
>
> I disconnected my alarm, they're simply not appropriate on a campsite. 
> With the best will in the world you will get a false alarm in the middle 
> of the night and, during the day in a car park, everyone ignores it.  Get 
> an immobiliser if you must maybe with a tracker but, apart from when 
> they're parked right outside your house, an alarm is IMHO next to useless.
>
> Rgds
>
> Andy R
>

"Colin"  wrote in message 
news:isgro39uo38qsmef4mrosc4qhni4ujl88i@4ax.com...
>I have an old 1994 Diesel camper (Ford Transit Coach built) which is
> pre factory security systems so I need to fit one, and if I am fitting
> one it might as well be an alarm rather than immobiliser only!
>
> I'd like it Thatcham approved but in that case I think the alarm
> (Cat1) needs to be fitted by an installer (with certificate) although
> I think the immobiliser (Cat2) is OK as a DIY. I used to fit security
> systems many years ago so I roughly know the gist about fitting one.
>
> What I'd like to know is if any of you have fitted, or had one fitted
> to a camper and what system did you use? Reluctant to use sensors as
> there are only three doors and it's doubtful anyone would bother with
> the windows, unless of course you know otherwise?
>
> TIA for all your ideas and tips.
>

As others have said, hidden switch to immobilise and a steering wheel lock 
or similar as a visual deterent.