These 12 VANLIFE SECURITY TIPS Could Save YOU From Thieves
Don't make the same mistakes as us!! Improve your van security, with these 12 tips you can prepare yourself for anything. After numerous attempted break ins in London, we did have some security measures in our van, but after the robbery in Spain we realised it was time to seriously beef up our security!! In todays video we share all our upgrades and some pro tips for vanlifers, so we urge you to learn from our misfortune and take necessary steps to protect yourself better than we did. Unfortunately vehicle crime is on the rise so security is more important than ever! We lived through every vanlifers worst nightmare, and hopefully if you take the advice in this video you never will!!
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00:00 - 00:41 - Learn From Our Mistakes
00:41 - 01:31 - Tip #1 Blinds & Curtains
01:31 - 02:06 - Tip #2 Driving Locks
02:06 - 02:38 - Tip #3 Tracker Device
02:38 - 03:39 - Tip #4 External Locks
03:39 - 06:00 - Tip #5 Chains
06:00 - 06:52 - Tip #6 CCTV
06:52 - 07:20 - COFFEE BREAK
07:20 - 10:13 - Tip #7 Safe
10:13 - 14:41 - Tip #8 AntiSmash
14:41- 15:19 - Tip #9 Alarm
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16:40 - 18:35 - Tip #11 Parking
18:35 - 20:54 - Most Important Tip #12 Insurance
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Hope you enjoyed the video! P.S. Tip Number 12 is the most important one, so hopefully you can all implement it to protect yourselves better than us.. Thanks so much for watching & share it with others who you think need to improve their security 💓💪🔐
In the event of a fire while inside or crashing into a large body of water. You won't be able to shatter the window to get out. Hope u have at least one window without the film.
You two are awesome! Just found you.
@Stay_tooned thanks so much ❤️❤️
@@FEARNoMorethe ordinary glass breaking hammers that you get will break windscreens that have the film actually _inside_ the glass, I don't think that's as much of a worry as you suggest. I would like to see evidence though.
Viper alarm
For alarm idea, I installed one called "the screecher", the description mentioned something along the lines of a demented canary. It's triggered by door opening and starts off with a nice subtle reminder to turn the alarm off but if you don't it switches into evil mode and it literally rattles your brain and the only thought is to get the hell out.
This sounds awesome! I'm gonna look it up!
Lots of exterior cameras are what work for me. If anyone gets close, I get an alert on my phone. I can then yell or, hit an alarm or at least video what’s up. For night, I have inexpensive motion lights all around my TV. Whether an animal or criminal, get within 10 feet of my home and bright lights will go off. Always close and block windows while gone. Sometimes I leave on the radio to the internal or/and external speakers at a low volume so people think I may be home. But my #1 is motion activated video cameras. All around.
Yeah think we might need to get ourselves a wee radio to leave some noise on.
@@phillyandkeelyone with it's own battery!
i wanted to do that ...what have you got
I suggest examining the nationality of perpetrators & face reality. Most are illegal immigrants or those granted asylum.
@@mickeygamble1237 Oh get over it. Every one of us has ancestors who came from somewhere else….Yes, even you! Even Native Americans originally came from somewhere else. We are ALL of different nationalities. As far as skin tone is concerned, none of us are completely caucasian nor completely anything else, if that’s what you are trying to say. From my perspective, we are all just humans and it’s time we all act like it. In Illinois where we live, there are perps of all backgrounds and colors. That’s just not as important to others as much as you want it to be.
Understand that putting an anti shatter film on your windows could make it difficult for you to escape in the event of and emergency and you're unable to open your doors.
Yeah we have been warned about this now 🤞🤞 it never happens
My goodness! Didn’t think of this one!!! Thanks
If you have a safe, and you'll be parking for a while, you can remove the fuel pump relay and store it in the safe until you're ready to drive away. This way there is no way the thieves can start your vehicle unless they happen to be carrying the same model relay with them, AND are able to diagnose why the engine won't start.
That's brilliant!! 💪💪 So good
My husband is a professional window tinter. Watching him is like watching a master at work. He has learned how to do the details that really make a difference. A professional is worth hiring!!
Yeah definitely agree, it's a skill we do not have 😂😂
Adding security to prevent people from getting in also means you’re preventing yourself from getting out .. be aware that you need a way out in case of a fire, and because you live in the van there is a risk of fire or whatever. So get into a habit of knowing which doors you’re locking while you’re in the van or which ones are unlocked so if something happens you’re not wasting time struggling to unlock something because you surprise yourself it’s locked still.
Great advice 💪
Safely getting out quickly was my first thought watching the chain and back door security option...
Well said 👏 🫠❤
The chains are only for whenever we are leaving the van alone, not while we are inside it.
There are at least two different types of deadbolts in stores where I live: ones which require a key to open or to lock it either from inside or outside, and the other type only requires a key when outside, but if you are inside they have a knob to turn left or right and it will lock or unlock the deadbolt without a key. The drawback on that one with the knob is that burglars can break a window and unlock it for themselves. Of course, it would also be helpful to install sliding bolts, one at the upper edge of the doors and one below the level of the bottom of the window. Those are simple bolts and will only serve to slow down the perp-if they are smart enough to look for them. These sliding bolts are also a lot less expensive than a deadbolt.
My deadlocks all round saved my van from being stolen/broken into this weekend. I have crow bar marks on my drivers door frame where someone has tried to bend the window back to get to the handle inside the door. Without deadlock they would have gotten in. Also handy tip for anti smash film, buy a cheap window tint kit that is templated for your glass, then use that as a template for the film.
James that is a genius idea about the glass template!!! Would have saved us a lot of mental anguish 😂 Sooooo sorry to hear about the attempted robbery, man am I glad to hear your deadlocks saved your van. Some people are such jerks, I'm sure that was a shocking thing to come back and see. Hopefully you can get the body work repaired ok. So glad the van is safe 💓💓🔐🔐💪💪 sending you lots of love and safe vibes.
Good tips to avoid mental anguish. :0)
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In the event of a fire while inside or crashing into a large body of water. You won't be able to shatter the window to get out. Hope u have at least one window without the film.
@@FEARNoMore that's a very good point. It's just the side windows, so I presume we will still be able to get out other ways 🤞💪
The simplest and really efficient security is to leave a radio on inside the van with blinds on windows. i do this in my home too. They would rather break into somewhere where they are 100% sure that no one is home.
Excellent tip 💪🔒 thankyou 🥰🥰
@@phillyandkeely i saw this tip on a programme where a criminal injail was interviewed and they asked him what was the best way to protect your home from break ins !! 😍
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This is a great tip! My stereo is designed to stay on for an hour after the ignition switch is off so I can take advantage of that automatic feature for short trips away and pull out the emergency radio if I’m going to be gone longer. Thanks so much for sharing!
I have stickers to protect my vehicles, they read "PROPERTY OF THE HELLS ANGELS"
That would definitely stop any theives in their tracks 😂😂
seen protected by a gat, that too works when death of firearm. Plus a saw a van that said this van is empty
I have a Beretta logo left by the PO. I don’t own a gun but I thought it might make someone think twice about messing with me…or perhaps they’ll think hey, maybe I’ll score a firearm if I break in? 😂
I really enjoyed your video and learned so much! I did see another video that suggested always, always backing into a parking space, never go in forward. That way, if someone tries to break in while you are sleeping, you can jump into the driver's seat, start up and quickly pull out. And I agree with everyone else, you guys are such a cute couple!
Aww thanks so much guys! That's a great tip about parking!
The tips you gave were great. But one good one another van lifer had which is great is motion cameras around your van. There great for security if you’re away or inside. Stay safe
Great tip! I think we will be adding external cameras in the future too 💪💪
@@phillyandkeelyinfra-red & low-light ones are also good for reversing at night!
I recently got few packs of AirTags for my jackets, bags, etc. Just as an extra chance to get things pinged. 😊
We also have cameras on the outside of the van. If someone can see that alongside the CCTV sticker, maybe they would be less likely to break in as they can clearly see you do have cameras
Are they wired inside and connected to one circuit? Philly would love a reversing cam, not for security but just so he doesn't have to get me out of the van all the time haha!
@@phillyandkeely Yes one on each side of the van that are all connected to one screen inside. I don't know how you can cope without a reversing camera! 😱
@@phillyandkeelyreversing cameras are brilliant! Especially if you back up to walls & bollards to protect the doors. Get ones that work in low light though (check the reviews) if you're putting them on the sides.
Where did you buy yours and which brands are good?
Yes, that's my plan too. Have heard good things elsewhere, even from ppl just parking cars in the city (need to have 1s that are motion activated)
A back door chain lock would have me concerned. I am 76 years old and travel full-time alone. If I ever become incompasitated that an ambulance and stretcher is needed, a chained back door would hamper any rescue service from getting me out of my van! Some type of inside lock that can be unlocked from the inside and doesn't require a key may be better.
We only lock it with chains when we are leaving the vehicle unattended, not while inside it 🥰🥰 kudos on the full time travel in your seventies! That's so good
@@phillyandkeelyI'm in my 60s, this isn't just something for the youth any more (if it ever was).
We've met significantly more older generation on the road than younger, I think social media is pretty skewed in that way, it's definitely more older people on the road 🥰🥰💪💪 trying to encourage my parents to come on a roadtrip together would love that
@@phillyandkeely If mine were still around, I think they would love the chance to travel, too. They both grew up during the Great Depression and their families had next to nothing, no cars, just walked everywhere. So being able to travel in comfort is a huge luxury.
@@phillyandkeely Here in Oz we call them 'Grey Nomads'.. They're probably known the same all over the world. And, why wouldn't you lol. Houses, work, kids, work, bills, kids haha.... Chasing 25°C sounds so bloody nice right now. Yuwhl 🎉 🚐 😉
Use brown paper roll to make your template first. You can get it at any crafts stores or dollar store s here in the USA 🇺🇸 . Thanks for the tips
That's a great tip about the craft paper!! Will defo use that next time 🥰🥰
applying film onto windows when it is hot is not to impossible to do it without total frustration and a melt down. Stay cool, and apply film early in the morning or in the evening after the temps drop.
@@janetfolkerts5827 great advice Janet 🥰🥰
There was a few things that I never thought of in your list, like the anti-smash glass. Loved the video!
Thanks so much 🥰🥰 glad to hear there was new Info for you ❤️ and defo take heed of tip 12 and go take pictures of serial codes if any electronics so you can report to police if ever stolen too 💪 thanks for kind words ❤️🙏
Motion sensor device that detects motion when they get close to van outside and truggers noise device.😎👍 Also small sign each side that sez protected by Ruger.
Thanks for the recommendation ❤️💪💪💪
Or they break in to steal your Ruger.
I bought a wheel lock for my car. It can be removed by firce but it will take a day. Less than $100 on Ebay. 😊
When we eventually take delivery of our Campervan in August, our main worry is leaving it unattended..Thanks so much for this vlog & really valuable information... Love you guys, Take care, Steve & Ang ❤
Thanks Steve and Ang, so glad you found it useful 🥰 hopefully it will reduce your anxiety about leaving the van. We are still worried lmao, I'm hoping it will pass with time. Today we left it at a climbing crag and felt like I was getting PTSD because of the last climb we got robbed haha
I have been waiting for you to post this video and thank you soooo much for doing this. I want to do everything I can for my future campervan to protect it and it's contents. Love you two, take care and happy travels!
Thanks Adele, so glad you appreciate the video. Hopefully more people can better protect themselves and then there is a silver lining to our robbery 🥰🥰💪💪🔐🔐thanks for the love xx 💓💓
You can make use faux plants, clock, special pillows many types of items in and outside of the van to hide items
Ooooo that's a cool idea!!!! Love that, will have to implement this in future
I’m curious to know if anyone has used those realistic soda, soup, bug spray, etc cans to successfully hide cash and other small valuables in a break in? Or are thieves already wise to these things?
@@grapenehiyello They might recognize them from when they used to hide their own weed. Cops are certainly aware to look for that sort of hiding place.
Thank you for sharing your experience 🙏🏽
Thanks for joining us 🥰🥰
Thanks for all the tips guys we will now be putting some security mods at the top of our list for the new van build. Also surely you cant miss out on the merch opportunity of a sticker saying “2 Tools stay in this van overnight” 🤣🧡🧡
🤣🤣🤣 now that is a quality idea!!!!!
Great video! Really useful info. Thank you for sharing. I'm happy you two are resilient and able to learn from and adapt from the theft and keep traveling. More climbing content please!
We are actually climbing in Font at the minute in France so will share a little bit more climbing when that video comes out in two weeks 🥰🥰🥰💪💪💪
Very useful vlog both. I've got a transit so probably the easiest van that gets broken into. So fitted a few extras to hopefully put people off cuz to much hassle stealing, going to do the door chains next. Another good idea to stop someone actually taking the van is to remove one of the main fuses. Hope you're both having a wonderful time in France and loving the adventure. Love and Hugs Both ❤
That's a genius idea about the fuse!!! Thanks so much, glad to hear you are protecting your van. Hopefully the more and more people improving security thieves will stop seeing them as easy targets lol, wishful thinking haha.
@@phillyandkeelyor add a switch or move a wire to a different switch (my old van had the ignition on the interior lights switch).
This was SO SO helpful!! Again, I'm so sorry you went through this.. but thankful for your sharing tips with the rest of us (specially the good practice of parking in the open, taking pics of items, and insurance bit!). I wish you happy and safe travels! ~k
Thanks Kathi, so glad you found it useful, hopefully some good comes from this in that more people are better protected in future 🥰🥰
I installed these on the rear doors. (Twowinds Anti-Theft Locking, Security Lock with Plug H1 H2 Roof Rear Gate Ducato Jumper Boxer X250 X290). They fit between the bolts in the existing holes, so they can be installed in 10 minutes without drilling holes. The pen can be removed in one smooth motion with one hand in an emergency, which I think is very important when you are sleeping in it. I further secure our cabin doors by guiding the seat belts through the handles and clicking them into place. The sliding door is barricaded at night by a custom-sawn slat between the 'U' shaped bumper and the kitchen unit. This can also be removed from the side of the 'U' block with a simple movement in an emergency. I also have a hidden tracker, I always lock the steering wheel with the wheels turned to the curb and I place a clear red steering bar when leaving the van.
All absolutely brilliant recommendations!! Very well protected! Have also had some security issues in your past? Sometimes it seems like people only take security seriously once you learn the hard way haha. Appreciate all the advice here, will defo look into this twowinds thing then we are back to Martha!
If the antismash film that you buy is not Lexan polycarbonate, return it. In the States the main supplier is 3M, and video/news vans use it. The only was to smash the glass is to break out all four corners and wrestle the whole piece out. At their price? No bubbles, invisible to see, and I've had it over 25 years with no defects.
Great recommendation, I would use 3m next time 💪
Thank you for this tip! I was concerned the film would not be clear enough for me, or do an adequate job, but Lexan should be nearly as clear as glass with legendary strength.
Really outstanding video. Your multi layered approach to security was thoughtful and shared with honest reflection and humor. Thank you I will utilize many of your suggestions as I progress and plan my build.
Thanks so much AP. So happy to hear it has helped 🥰🙏💪
Directed is the big company that owns most of the name brand alarm companies. I have rocked cheep no name alarms in more then one vehicle for numbers of years with no issue. It's really up to the install. The modules(brains) are almost all the same. Almost all do shock sensing(2 stage). Doors, trunk, and hood triggers. 2way remotes don't normally work very far unless line of sight. But the display is nice if you can't remember if you locked up or not. Other then that try to find a loud horn. Something that isn't a car alarm. I have used sirens to air horns. Nobody looks at a car alarm nowadays.
Air horns sounds like a genius one! And yeah noone listens to car alarms, we've been desensitized. Thanks for the info about directed 💪
Hi guys, we are early stages of our van build, felt so much pain for you when we watched your break in video. Thanks for your tips, taking some away for our van for sure! Stay safe...
Thankyou so much, defo implement some of these safety measures in your build 💪🔐 so glad to know this has helped you for your own van security 🥰🥰🥰 hopefully if we all better protect ourselves people will stop seeing vans as easy targets 🙏
Excellent vid guys ~ really informative. Didn’t even know anti smash film existed!! Great tips on keeping serial codes and receipts ~ thank you both stay safe :)
Glad it was useful, really hope it helps more people be better protected if it ever happens. If even one other person can prevent this from happening to themselves then it will be a silver lining to what we went through 🥰🥰🥰💪🔐💪🔐
Thank you, it most certainly was heartbreaking for you both. So glad you didn’t let it put u off. Stay safe and happy travels
❤️❤️❤️ Thanks ElaineLee
Thanks guys - this was so useful! Couple of things I’ve done, couple of things I’m planning and some new ideas!
So glad you found it useful!! 🥰🥰 Honestly that means so much to hear someone might install an extra measure after seeing this video, don't want anyone to experience what we did 💓💓
Thank You so much for your time and tips for staying safe. A lot of people never think about things like that and it could happen to anyone especially if you're not aware of your surroundings. Thank You, God Bless and Safe Travels
thanks Katherine ❤️ so glad you found it useful. God Bless you too 🥰🙏
Omg yes, the anti-film! I have been thinking about that and installing myself, so thank you for this content🙌🏽
Makesure if you are self installing to use LOTS of soapy water lol, the wetter the better lol.
Thank you - so useful!! You two are great to watch - great senses of humor even in failure! LOL Keep it up - and safe travels!
Thankyou 🤣💓 gotta laugh eh 😂💓🔐💪glad you found it useful 🥰
Excellent suggestions! Think about a faraday bag for your electronics. They go in the bag, then put the bag into a container that looks innocuous.
Interesting, I will look this up 💪
Priscilla, I'm interested in why?
@@alanhat5252to prevent detection if the thieves have a way to locate electronics or anything else you may not want to be stolen
@@alanhat5252 Faraday bags work mostly to stop thieves from being able to electronically scan your key fobs.
Your video just popped up and so I watched your professionally done video all the way through. Great job! 👏🏻 Great content! 👍🏻Thanks for keeping it real.😁 I’m so sorry you got hurt closing that safe. It looked painful! 😫 What a delight to find the two of you! 💝💞💝🥰 I subscribed. ❤
Aww thanks so much Diana, so glad the video showed up for you 🥰🥰 really hope the video is helpful for other people ❤️💪
Again🙌🏽 you guys are the best. The coffee break was genius. 😂 Thank you for all the tips. I def need them now that I am full-time living.
Awesome, hope you are enjoying full time!? Glad you enjoyed the coffee break lol
Great video guys! Very informative I will be doing all of these! Thanks for this! Have a great trip guys! 😁
Thankyou 🥰🥰🥰 so glad to hear you will be implementing these 💪🔐💪🔐
I'm hoping to get a van soon... an idea I have for added security is a fictitious business name... I'm thinking something creative and catchy but still deters thieves, like a plumbing and septic van, so nobody thinks there's anything that they want to mess with. Or like "hazardous waste cleanup"... nobody is gonna mess with that!!!
Haha yeah that's a good idea!
Fantastic video showing all the pro's and con's AND mistakes that can be easily made.
Thankyou ❤️❤️ yeah hopefully people can learn from our misfortune 💪
I personally would recommend a motion/sound activated Bark Box. If triggered a ferocious, loud dog barks & gurgles. No one wants a mad dog attack
That sounds awesome, gonna look into one of those!
Fantastic information!! Thank You ❤️
Hopefully it helps some people better protect themselves 🥰🥰🤞🤞💪💪🔐🔐
Excellent video. Very informative. The two of you really work well together.
Thanks so much Tony 🥰 really glad you found it informative hopefully people can learn from our misfortune and be better protected than we were 💪💪
Excellent summary and some new ideas for us, thank you! We use stickers, but like you have no idea if they do the right thing. If you have home insurance, you can add van contents to it too. x
Thanks Nadine, so glad it's gave you some new ideas!! Hopefully this will help alot of people think about their security more carefully 💪🔐 Good to know other people also unsure about effectiveness of stickers haha, but we have them anyway!
Hi guys. I'm so sorry that happened to you. I couldn't think of the name, so I just google'd it.. You need to use HASP FITTINGS to hide the screws. It uses a second piece of steel that flips over the screws. Cheers from Oz 🔆
Thanks Jaya, I will look this up ❤️
I think that's more necessary for fittings outside the van though - to stop thieves being able to lift off the plate, yes? But they fitted those fixtures internally
@@susie9893 Yes. But I thought they'd put one on the sliding door outside. Anyway, it makes sense either way, I know because I was beached exactly because of not using a Hasp....
Great sense of humor especially with the window film.
Thanks so much 🥰🥰🥰
Awesome educational video guys we are about to build our van so this is super useful x
Aww so glad you found it useful. We just really really want as many people as possible to be best protected! If more people can learn from our misfortune and better protect their van it will make it worth it 🥰💪🔐
Thanks guys this was so so useful 👍 It really was though. Thanks for all the tips x
🤣🥰 thanks Denise!! So glad, if it's useful for even one person to better protect themselves we are happy.
This is such great information. Thank You so much!! ❤
Thanks Sherry ❤️ so glad you found it useful
You two kids are so adorable and I loved your video. Those tips you shared are very good ideas. My sons and I are hoping to get a bus and refurbish it to live in, so naturally good security is on the top of my mind, too. Your tips will be figuring high on the list of steps to take, especially the window film! My idea for a template is to take a paper grocery bag, smooth it out flat, tape it over the window and trace around the edges to get the general shape. Then take that piece and place it back on the window and carefully finesse the final template. Measure twice, cut once….or so my Dad taught me. Happy travels to you sweetie pies! 😊
That's a very good idea, someone else recommended baking paper/greaseproof paper that would be a good one for template too
Thanks a lot for your hot Tipps! The adhesive window foil is a new one for me and i will follow your recommendation of installing this to my van. Instead of the door chains for the front doors i use a tension strip inside which keep the doors fixing each other. Good luck for you and Lots of nice and wonderful adventures with your van ❤
Thanks so much ❤️❤️ that's a great one about tension strip! Hope you have lots of wonderful adventures too 🥰🥰
Phily/Keeley. Do I love your vids, if only you did one every day😁. Great content, informative, useful and most of all entertaining. It's like learning something with fun thrown in. Schools should take a leaf out of your book. I once locked my keys inside the van and watched the AA guy brake into the van in like 20 seconds 😕. Proper disheartened as you can imagine. I've got a little place where I store important items and I don't think you'd look twice and think "mmmm, I wonder". Looking forward to the Paris post. See you soon 😁
Thanks man, really appreciate that. Crazy that he managed to get in 20seconds, that's so gutting to hear! Honestly that makes my heart hurt a little lol, hopefully these extra measures make it a lot harder!!
Thanks very informative . As far as the sticker goes . Most thieves don’t care about a sticker . The sticker says to them “ please wear a mask if you’re going to break in here “ . So I think use the camera to get evidence so there arrested . I wouldn’t even holler at them . There not leaving till they get what they want . The thief is thinking well if you’ve got my face on camera already I’m going to be charged no matter what . Might as well do whatever I want . I love that the camera is in there . The chains are a great idea also . So many great ideas .
Thanks David, glad you found some of the ideas useful!! 🥰🥰 The hope is that the opportunistic thieves will be put off by the sticker, some thieves will get into no matter what, but a lot of them are looking for an easy target, at least we can make ours not look too easy lol! Or else it draws more attention, honestly who knows 🤣🤣🤣
Carefull we the anti smash film on driver windows. If in a accident the glass turns into a large projectile and can take you head off. Food for thought. Great tips!
Great vid! Thanks for the info!
Thanks Lyn 🥰 glad it was useful
Morning Love this caption of upgrade your security video
Thankyou 🥰🥰🥰
I'm so sorry you had such a bad experience. I think you guys are awesome for sharing learned anti-theft tips❤
Thanks Lee ❤️❤️ hopeful other people can learn from our misfortune 💪🥰🔒
Well done! Great info!
Thankyou 🥰💪🔒
Great video for a dry subject. Excellent advice 👍💙❤️
Thankyou 🥰🥰🥰 just hope we can get as many eyes as possible on this video, really hope people can learn from our misfortune and get better protected than we were lol.
This was a great, loads of super useful tips, thanks, guys!! xx
Thanks Meli, glad you found it useful. Hopefully this helps people better protect themselves 🥰🥰
This was really helpful!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks Tori 🥰 glad it was useful for you 💪🔒
Also, Fred seatbelt thru doo and hook around steering wheel. Both front doors, if possible.
Great tip 👏
Really interesting! Great ideas x 👌
Thankyou 🥰🥰🥰 really hope this helps people improve their security and learn from our mistakes 💪🔐
So useful. Thanks, guys. Happy travels.
Thanks so much Tabetha 🥰🥰
Thank you! Nice tips.
Not only was this a really helpful video, but you guys made it a lot of fun too 😊
Aww thanks so much Susie ❤️❤️
I hadn't started my bus build yet, this is VERRRYYY helpful!!!
I'm so glad it's helpful 🥰🥰 hopefully other people can learn from our misfortune ❤️💪🔐
Thanks guys, all really useful info. We have a sticker with (this vehicle is fitted with an alarm and tracker), which it does have 👍
Thanks guys, so glad you found it useful 🥰💪🔐 tracker is so good to have, such peace of mind. Plus I've had to use ours before to find where I parked her 🤣🤣
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Loved this video guys ! Really useful Loveeee the editing ! Plus your camera lenses looks lush !!! The fly situation was my favourite ! Made me laugh! Sorry to hear about your insurance ! That sucks ! And I like the idea of stickers ! I was thinking for me about putting a baby on board sticker .. a beware of the dog sticker lol Planning to go full out with the stickers 👌👌☺️☺️💗💗💗💗 Gréât vidéo ! 👌👌👌
Yay so glad you love our sexy new camera and the editting. Did you like our little logos we made? Trying to be more creative, like you and all your gorge little doodles. Yeah beware of Dog sticker, probably with an Alsatian outline rather than Winnie 😂😂💓💓 Thanks for your kindness. Looking forward to your next video, so happy to see your editting again 🥳🥳
Well done. Great video and tips.
Thankyou 🥰🥰
Thanks guys … this was so so useful!😊
Thanks Ivy 🥰🥰 really hope people can learn from our misfortune 💪💪 screw those thieves haha
Coffee Break!! Yeah!! I’m using your tips for ideas to use on my nitro coffee vending trailer. An 8 tap kegerator with a nitrogen generator. Thanks!!
That's sounds awesome!! Brew us one please 🤪
Thank you. Great tips! 😃
So glad you found them useful 🥰🥰 thankyou for watching 💪🔐💓
Thank you for all the tips, I didn't know about window film, thinking to just skip food for a month and pay a professional. I don't like cameras and wouldn't like seeing the CCTV sticker all the time but do think it would deter some thieves. I'll be rewatching this video for sure, thanks again!
Thanks so much Li, so glad to hear this was useful for you. Definitely get some antismash film installed, even if it just slows them down, everything is worth it if it slows or prevents a robbery. To be honest you can fit it yourself, just do it not outdoors where there is lots of pollen and flies floating around haha and use LOTS and LOTS of soapy water haha.
I've heard before that you shouldn't actually use it on the windows in the front in case your in a accident and the fire brigade need to break it. We've just installed ours on the windows in the back of the van, but I think it's the front windows that are more commonly used for breaking into by a thief.
@@joannawood2441 never thought of that!
Great video, very informative.
Thanks Mark 🥰🔒💪
Oh that was so helpful and so fun on such a sucky subject. Thank you so much. I think I'll save up and pay the guys to put the smash film on the windows ! Thank you
Thanks so much 🥰🥰 yeah getting a professional prob a good idea 😂😂
Just a tip for ANY window tint or security film: go to a hobby/ craft store & buy LARGE rolls of tan craft paper. Use that to make the window templates! Do this FOR EACH WINDOW! Even manufacturers can slightly differ from window to window by fractions in production. And by using the craft paper, your not using your EXSPENSIVE security/ tint window plastic. Also, in America at big box hardware stores (i.e. Home Depot / Lowes) you can rent professional Heat guns to use.
That's a much better tip than buying extra sheet haha ❤️❤️
Very good info. Thank you!
Thanks Marilyn 🥰🥰 glad you found it useful 💪💪
Well done guys, I'm sure other van lovers will benefit from this. Cctv stickers could work and when you then have it inside and some idiot did get in, then they are done. Take care and all upgrades are fab. X
Thanks Linda 🥰🥰🥰 really hope it is useful to other vanlifers 💓💓
We have locks but like some of your other tips we need make z list of items and that anti smash film love that plus insurance tips great thankyou
Yeah the list of items serial codes for insurance is something we never would have known if we hadn't experienced it, so hopefully this helps other people makesure they have everything they need if the worst happens. Appreciate you taking time to comment ❤️❤️ good luck on anti smash film 😂😂🥰🥰
Leaving a radio on in the van with all the blinds closed so they can not see if you are in there or not will also put them off breaking in. Use a rechargeable mp3 player or radio that will last for 5 or 6 hours on a low volume so it can only be heard when they are very close to the van will more than likely make them go and look for an easier and safer target.
Brilliant tip Dazza! Thankyou 🥰🥰
Great video. We've got cctv which I think is probably a great deterrent because an intruder would be aware that even looking in the window will have shown their identity. I may be deluded in thinking that discourages someone. We have hiding places that are really not easily found. I have considered leaving an old broken laptop around (not in full view to encourage a break-in) so if anyone does break in they would quickly take that rather than look for the good one. I can't imagine a thief would sit there and fire it up to check it works. Things like steering locks and pedal locks are all well and good but I wouldn't put them on to pop into a supermarket because it's too much faff for a short time away, which is probably when a thief would strike.
Thankyou so much 🥰 yeah we have heard of other people using decoys, I think it's a great idea! Hiding places are a good shout, we thought we had good hiding place under the bed, turns out that was very obvious haha, so definitely found some better spots since then lmao. CCTV is our favourite new install, being able to see into the van is just amazing, we check it obsessively haha, hopefully the more time that goes by the more at ease we will feel.
To be sure to be sure. Well done.
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Just what I needed thanks
💪💪🔐🔐 that's good to know 🥰 hopefully our misfortune will help people better protect themselves.
Thanks !Stay safe!
Thanks Raya, you too 🥰🥰🥰
You're TIP 😊 , I think are very VALUABLE !!! 😂 and ANALYSISTHEM well !!! THANKS !!! 🎉
Thanks Edward 🤣🥰🤣🥰
Helpful video great ideas!
Thankyou 🥰🥰 happy to hear useful
Hi guys fantastic vlog again love watching you too god bless you both Steve b U.K. 👍
Thanks Steve 🥰🥰
So sorry you were broken into... that's hard. I am getting my suv ready for some long road trips, so these sort of tips are helping me figure what I can do to be prepared. To be honest, I was thinking of putting the little sign on my car windows indicating that livestreaming is in progress. So many people are streaming on YT these days... seems believable. I was already looking into the anti-smash window film. Good idea there. For my small valuables like passport, spare cash, etc, I bought a little gun safe but I'm thinking of attaching it into the secret basement of my vehicle, which has a hinged cover and mat covering... and then a ton of heavy stuff on top. My suv is a 2004 model that when I hit the car alarm from my key fob, the anti-theft device not only locks the doors, but they cannot be unlocked and opened by hand from a smashed window. They can only be unlocked by the key fob itself. What I would LOVE to find is an extra alarm that is actually the sound of 2 growling vicious dogs which could be activated upon suspicious activity around my vehicle. The door chains and locks are a bit overkill for me. To get back in your vehicle, at least one door has to be without one, so... but if everything you own is in the van, it may make sense for you. I enjoyed watching. You two are a hilariously lovely couple.
Thanks so much Joanie 🥰 the anti smash film is very frustrating to install but definitely worth the hassle. That's brilliant about your alarm fob, this would be a great addition to our security I think
You two are so funny. Bless your hearts.
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Great tips, thank you so much! I Many of these tips would be useful to us caravanners too. I’m especially keen to get the window film (wonder how much it costs to get done professionally) Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks Lisa, so glad its been useful to you as a caravanner. 🥰🥰🥰 In England they said £300 quote, no idea how much it would be in Australia, probably a lot more lol.
Great video guys, will check out the links. X
Thankyou 🥰🥰
Thanks guys, this was so seriously useful!!
So glad you found it useful Shelly ❤️❤️❤️
thanks for the tips. you two are adorable!
Awe thanks June 🥰🥰
Nice editing. Great wee number as usual. Get ya yourselves over to Scandinavia while the weathers easier. Pop into me for some veg and free park up laughs. All the best guys, keep at it
Thankyou 💓💓 we appreciate the editting appreciation 🥰🥰 veg laughs and free park up!! Sounds awesome.
@@phillyandkeely ain’t much but ya never know when an easy deal pops up eh! All the best guys, hopefully you won’t get anymore cheeky wee shits trying to break in.
Favorite part..."Ahhh friggin heck!" 🤣 Also, great info. Thanks for sharing👍
🤣🤣 thanks Joshua 🥰