police catch motorhome thieves

[@UrbanVanlife]

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[@winchy1995]

Got one on my transit. Not needed it yet but good to know its there. And it was purchased via recommendation from watching previous video. Thank you Urban Vanlife for helping me protect me van

[@UrbanVanlife]

Every little helps when it comes to security and added piece of mind ♥️🤍

[@milkfrog3124]

We had our camper stolen last year and had a tracker on the OSD port which worked really well. Last Tracking of the van though was at the local aldi car park 2 mins away. So , the first thing they done was check for a tracker on the OSD port and rip it out. Good to hear that this one has a 12v supply so can be hidden in the back!

[@UrbanVanlife]

Unfortunately the thieves like the technology are getting smarter, the more security the better!!!

[@blackpearladventures]

Hi there, another great video - thank you 👍 Could you please post the link for the virtual tag? The one on your phone, as I can’t find it on their website. I have the tag but it doesn’t work for living in the van as it sets itself when the tag doesn’t move. Thank you

[@UrbanVanlife]

If you follow the links to the cerlock Amazon store there all on there buddy

[@thedon7536]

Save your money and just get a ghost alarm, they also do a shot bolt through your gearbox so it can’t be towed as it’s in gear

[@Great-to-be]

Price comparison needed, or do you work for Ghost?

[@UrbanVanlife]

We already have a cat 2 alarm on ours but we still use the carlock

[@kieran710]

​@UrbanVanlife ghost alarm are better than any vehical alarm it shuts down the engine so can't be driven and theres a sequence of buttons to press to get the thing started again. But does cost close to 500 big difference in price.

[@UrbanVanlife]

When we where looking in to alarms the strike back growler we have fitted came in much higher than the ghost alarm . Mainly cos it can’t be hacked .

[@suepaulbrown9512]

We've used car lock for 2 years, easy to use, cheap and gives peace of mind. Great kit and great video. Thanks Neil 🥰

[@UrbanVanlife]

It really does give piece of mind couldn’t agree more 😊😊

[@billy140572]

We bought the Carlock tracker for our Motorhome after seeing one of your earlier reviews for Carlock, best bit of kit I’ve bought for it, the Motorhome was in for its MOT and it told me when it was started and when it was finished, it is extremely well hidden and it takes up so little space and it also tells you the voltage of the battery.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Another great thing about the carlock is it’s not just a tracker!!

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Love ours, it's reassuring to know it's tracked if something goes wrong 👍😁

[@kristimoman4159]

Thank you for this safety in sight .Definitely looking into it as my life is in the van now

[@UrbanVanlife]

The more security the better we say especially when it’s your home!

[@Lion19722]

Nice bit of kit, to add to other security measures. It’s all about layers of security. Bearlock , steering lock , pedal lock, wheel clamp, alarm plus tracker, fuel cut off switch. Takes me about half hour just to get off the driveway 😂

[@UrbanVanlife]

It’s a sad reality now that you have to have several different layers of protection just for piece of mind and yes it takes a while to start the van up with them all 😂😂

[@cheza7061]

Thanks for your information & advice. Ive got a police approved steering wheel cover/clamp which is good but Im definitely going to get the tracker your talking about(stoplock) Totally enjoying your Ireland vlogs. Enjoy yourselves.👋

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks for the comment, any added security is a bonus, the more the better we say!!!

[@paddycaseygsxr]

Was talking with a friend about this yesterday and how some/probably most vans get broken into with people thinking they are builders vans and are looking for tools to steal but instead find someone’s home with expensive electronics like my eco flow and laptop ect,that’s the main reason I’m sticking to my converted Kia 7 seater as people seem to take not 1 bit of notice of it

[@UrbanVanlife]

Another interesting point raised here, it’s not just motorhomes/campers that get targeted!!

[@darrenj3267]

Happy with mine The virtual tag on the phone made it far better and customer service were realy helpful wheni had a problem with it. Only slight quibble is insurance company don't recognise it as a pukka tracker, but for the monthly subs its still worth it

[@UrbanVanlife]

Yeah it is a shame about the insurance companies but I have heard people say that if they don’t have a cat 2 alarm the insurance don’t recognise any other type of alarm, it’s getting harder and harder to please the insurance companies!

[@campervancodgers124]

We really need this for when we start our travels, ❤❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

They are a great bit of kit 👍

[@Newalks.]

Thanks Neil for doing this don't know too much about these except the expense so good to know something more affordable for people. 👍🏻

[@UrbanVanlife]

See this is why we put videos out like this, if it gives just one person more information it’s worth it ♥️

[@Gadgetdad007]

Monimoto is the best and most affordable tracking device out there for cars, vans and motorbikes. 😊

[@UrbanVanlife]

Only problem is they STATE the battery lasts 12months . But when you take in to account high and low temps that can cause it to drop . I think I’d rather have a system that is connected to a constant power source . I’m guessing with you saying it’s the best you have tested both side by side

[@mikejh6551]

They would sell more if the subscription was not so expensive.

[@UrbanVanlife]

I wouldn’t say £6 a month was high compaired to some of the others company’s who charge £30-£60 a month

[@shaunhewitt]

Mate of mine has the obd port one he took the port out of where is should be and hidden it and put a dummy obd port in its place

[@UrbanVanlife]

That is a very good idea and a tip for other people, not so easy to find then!!!

[@30DayReviews]

sometimes you ahve to think about en extra monthly cost as part of your insurance, also sometimes if you have a tracker just like an alarm insurance may lower your monthly rate

[@UrbanVanlife]

More food for thought and a valid point!

[@pemj7360]

Peddle locks work a treat . Find the stop fuse and put a key switch on it in a hidden location. Easy to do . Better for it not to be stolen at all . Than waiting for your van to be found.

I find that PEDAL locks work better!

[@UrbanVanlife]

We have a clutch claw and a steering lock as well . But for the cost of £6 a month if they get past A/B/C we have a 4th line of defence I mean can you imagine if it was stollen

I gather from your post that you did not gain a qualification in neither spelling, nor the correct use of grammar particularly pertaining to the English language. Are you an immigrant by any chance?

[@UrbanVanlife]

Being able to use grammar correctly and spell correctly is not an indication of a persons worth or their nationality. Dyslexia is a thing for many people, intelligence is not only academia based and if everyone was the same, well the world would be a boring place. However someone who is throwing out vailed insults or what can be deemed to be a slur on another person does show their true character.

[@deenunya7735]

Good Vid , as Tech gets More Tech , it also Gets Cheaper too

[@UrbanVanlife]

Yes it does!

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good see a great vlog on channel neil and emma keep up the great vogs you do on channel thanks for the share on your channel thanks lee

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks so much Lee hope you are doing well!

[@denisecafferky2248]

Good idea

[@UrbanVanlife]

Many many thanks 🙏

[@TOBY_AND_LUCYS_ADVENTURES]

Great idea thanx

[@UrbanVanlife]

Most welcome 😊

[@sumosprojects]

Either these trackers or a bucket of tar & feathers setup when the thief opens the door 😮🧐 nah your solution fits the bill

[@UrbanVanlife]

Wouldn’t fancy the clean up or tar and feathers 😂😂

[@olliemilburn4842]

Sorry but all I want to do now is go bye some chocolate chip tracker bars. I heard tracker so much.i remembered they good snack.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Haven’t had one of those in years 😂😂… next couple of weeks that’s all I’ll be thinking about 😂😂

[@les.6343]

I reckon you could sell snow to the eskimos 😅😅

[@UrbanVanlife]

We love the product, have used it for 4 years and with the current state of affairs with motorhome/campervan thefts we thought we would share our thoughts 😂😂

[@docbarham2431]

CarLock great piece of kit. 😊

[@UrbanVanlife]

💯agreed

[@WhipperdeetsAdventures]

It’s a good tracker but mine now again dosent work not sure why? 😊

[@UrbanVanlife]

If yours has issues it might be worth firing carlock and email to see if they can sort it out or replace it for you, their customer service has always been great for us!!!

[@WhipperdeetsAdventures]

@@UrbanVanlife think I have to it’s getting concerning now

[@NoelG-IRE]

I wouldn’t want it back. You can’t tell the damage done whilst out of your possession. You already pay insurance. Why not use it? Just make sure you have the most valuable stuff covered in your policy.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Valid point however a lot of people aren’t getting the full value of their vehicle from their insurance company, something to be mindful of, some people have had their claims not fulfilled at all, we have decent insurance but we never know what could happen or what can invalidate your insurance, so for us we would want to tour vehicle back to then make a decision which direction we would take

[@stansnape3634]

hey great blog here's an idea your very good with ideas okay,,,, why cant you invent a light bar for the roof of you van which can be activated say by the tractor when its activated to ight up start flashing lights big red letters have the words this van is being stolen.... food for thought ... just send me my commission ha ha ha ha

[@UrbanVanlife]

That would mean buying more lights …. That’s a no from Emma 😂😂😂

[@johnward182]

Save money buy old iPhone with pay as u go top up inn, and use find my I phone / hide I’in lining of vehicle total cost £90 no more ❤️❤️👍 no contract no monthly charge and I’ve still got 17 £ out off 20 left 18 months later and accurate to 2 meters

[@UrbanVanlife]

Good idea, but just wondering how often do you have to charge it or have you got it permanently plugged into something and is that on show or easy to disconnect or do you have to do the apple updates on it constantly? Genuinely asking out of interest

[@johnward182]

@@UrbanVanlife pugged into its own 12 volt supply mate accurate as fooking undetectable and better than them trackers pal !

[@Rob.1340]

Thanks for that. All the best. 👍🚐🐾😎

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks Rob 😊♥️