Alarm system – A house on wheels needs just as much protection as your home.
I doubt that you can leave your home without locking the door.
You may lock your motorhome or roof tent at the campsite, but without an alarm system it is still a very easy target for burglars.
The window, roof hatch and door can be broken open in no time at all and your expensive valuables looted.
To prevent this terrible scenario, you should take precautions in advance.
The purchase of an alarm system is the first step.
Whether it’s the deafening sirens, the flashing lights or the text message about the current location, burglars are forced to flee.
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Functions: Alarm system for motorhomes
There are wired and wireless alarm systems, which is why the functions and installation differ.
With wireless alarm systems, magnetic contacts are attached to doors, windows, skylights or other openings.
This secures all openings that could attract potential burglars.
Power is supplied by the mobile home’s battery, but it also has an additional emergency battery.
The disadvantage is that the signal could be disturbed.
This is why there are wired alarm systems that you have to lay yourself and drill holes for.
Ultimately, it depends on how much effort you want to invest and how often you use your motorhome.
Overall, there are many different individual components in the complete sets that are advantageous when securing your vehicle.
The following components are ideal for a safe journey:
- Motion detector
- Sirens
- GSM module
- Smoke and heat sensors
- Gas detector
- Gravity sensor
What is a GSM module?
GSM modules always let you know where your motorhome is.
You connect the small transmitter modules to your smartphone and are then informed of the current location by text message when the alarm system is triggered.
Gas warning device: Smoke and gas detectors
Gas – an insidious killer that can quickly cause a gigantic catastrophe.
Just plug the hose in the wrong way and gas escapes.
The gas detector prevents the worst-case scenario by triggering the alarm at an early stage if a defined gas concentration is exceeded.
The smoke detector is also responsible for detecting a fire at an early stage and thus preventing serious accidents.
Important factors: volume, battery & co.
Before you buy an alarm system, you should consider certain factors to ensure that the purchase fulfills its purpose.
A great alarm system is more than just decoration and is useless if it is not designed for your motorhome or van.
It is important that the volume is around 100 decibels to scare off burglars.
It should also have an emergency battery so that in the worst-case scenario, if the car battery runs out, all-round protection is still provided.
The ultrasonic or infrared sensors can be switched off if the alarm system is accidentally triggered.
This can happen more often than you think, for example due to a gust of wind that causes the curtains to move.
Finally, it is also practical to have a model that can be upgraded and retrofitted.
Most alarm systems have an acoustic warning signal and can be upgraded with a flashing component at any time.
Here is an overview of the most important factors:
- Battery operation
- Volume
- Switchable ultrasonic or infrared sensors
- Expandability of the alarm system
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Camping security: Installing the alarm system yourself
If you have now decided to get an alarm system for your motorhome and your camping vacation in the great outdoors, then take a look at the video to find out everything you need to know about security when camping and to get helpful tips and information on how to install an alarm system easily but professionally yourself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulh-2s8vldk
Reading tips: Further helpful outdoor equipment
Alternatively, if you are looking for more helpful tips and suggestions on camping, you can read other articles here that will help you get the most out of your camping vacation and enjoy a carefree time.
Maneuvering aid: instructions, variants & advantages
You often come back to the campsite late in the evening after a long, eventful day.
You’re already a bit tired, it’s dark and you still have to park your motorhome, caravan or camper van at your pitch?
It’s not as easy as you might think.
To save yourself this complicated and stressful procedure, you should purchase an appropriate maneuvering aid in advance!
This makes maneuvering and manoeuvring on the campsite super easy and can be done in just a few minutes without much effort, stress or complications.
Read more about a maneuvering aid for your caravan here.
Drive-on wedges: For caravans or motorhomes
Wheel chocks prevent your car from rolling away and can be particularly useful on uneven ground at the campsite to keep it properly aligned.
To prevent you from rolling out of bed at night or your plates slipping off the table, you should definitely take suitable wedges with you to enjoy a carefree time on the campsite.
Find out everything you need to know about wheel chocks for the road here!
Trailer coupling: Rigid and detachable models, costs & tips
Traveling with a folding caravan or camper is super easy.
But there is one important little thing to consider when driving with a trailer – the trailer coupling.
It ensures that the trailer drawbar is completely enclosed and still remains movable.
The ball socket encloses the ball head and prevents the trailer from detaching from the vehicle.
Here you can find out all about the different models and what else you need to consider.
