Burglar Alarm Suggestions

Think I would start with some beware of dog signs, and if you can find an alarm tech to tip, you might be able to get some alarm stickers to put on the windows. Criminals are often skittish and if there's any chance there really is a dog or an alarm, they will probably go elsewhere.

If you have wifi hook up also look at Piper, that's what I have for the house.

is the RV always going to be parked where there is decent wifi available? will you install a sat. communication system if not?
bumpy

DutchmenSport wrote:
If you have a dog inside, you've already got the best protection you can ever have. Even if the dog is a fluffy, lovable, big-old-galoot, thieves will ignore places with dogs.

Yep, our Golden Retriever would lick the thief to death. :B

Thanks guys for your quick replies.

My concern is more when traveling or in the RV park. Our Yorkie used to be the best alarm as she was a yapper when she heard anything, but she is 16 now & doesn't bark at anything as she can't hear so well :) We have young daughters and have an alarm at home that gives us comfort when sleeping or away. We make lots of day trips, leaving the RV with our valuables inside at times.

I've researched Tattletale Alarm, and it looks good but costs $20 a mo. for text & email notification.

I'll look again at Simplisafe & check out Fortress - great suggestions.

wa8yxm wrote:

DutchmenSport wrote:
If you have a dog inside, you've already got the best protection you can ever have. Even if the dog is a fluffy, lovable, big-old-galoot, thieves will ignore places with dogs.

Of course there is an issue with a dog when the RV is in storage but read on...

Parish Priest used to have a STATUE of a dog in the rectory entrance hall.. I can tell you this dog (Very menacing pose) gave one pause when first entering the building.

He had that for several years. till it was stolen. :).

My concept of a perfect Burglar Alarm starts with such a statue, But motion detectors replace the "Eyes" and a digitally recorded snarl or growl.

Danger here is when the burglar slipps on his own .... waste product.. and falls and hurts himself he may sue for harboring a vicious animal.

So you get to court and explain to the Judge (Who has already been briefed) that it is really the dog on trial and does he not have the right to face his accuser.. The judge, knowing what is up tells the bailiff to bring in the dog.. And you then say "your honor I have concrete proof my dog did not attack him.. See.. Concrete.

Now... I really like this! Thanks!

Are you worried about someone stealing the RV, or about someone stealing stuff from the RV/campsite? The best answers are probably somewhat different for the two situations. Likewise, are you worried when you leave for a day trip while on the road, or while the rig is in storage somewhere for an extended time? If the latter, is there power available where its stored?

As I understand things (and that could well be incomplete), most thefts at campgrounds are opportunistic, e.g. taking a valuable left out on a picnic table. Theft while in storage is more likely to be a breaking and entering sort of thing, hoping to get something relatively valuable from inside the RV. Stealing RVs as a whole doesn't seem to be as big a problem though doubtless it does happen from time to time.

Maybe the best and most cost effective solution would be to get good insurance coverage and make any thefts someone else's problem (i.e. your insurance agent's). That, of course, does not mean abandoning basic good practices like locking doors and putting away portable inverter generators and so forth.

DutchmenSport wrote:
If you have a dog inside, you've already got the best protection you can ever have. Even if the dog is a fluffy, lovable, big-old-galoot, thieves will ignore places with dogs.

Of course there is an issue with a dog when the RV is in storage but read on...

Parish Priest used to have a STATUE of a dog in the rectory entrance hall.. I can tell you this dog (Very menacing pose) gave one pause when first entering the building.

He had that for several years. till it was stolen. :).

My concept of a perfect Burglar Alarm starts with such a statue, But motion detectors replace the "Eyes" and a digitally recorded snarl or growl.

Danger here is when the burglar slipps on his own .... waste product.. and falls and hurts himself he may sue for harboring a vicious animal.

So you get to court and explain to the Judge (Who has already been briefed) that it is really the dog on trial and does he not have the right to face his accuser.. The judge, knowing what is up tells the bailiff to bring in the dog.. And you then say "your honor I have concrete proof my dog did not attack him.. See.. Concrete.

Look at Fortress security systems. Their Total Security system uses a cell SIM card and has a phone app. Might be just what you're looking for. I have one in the S&B and it works well.

https://www.fortresssecuritystore.com

If you have a dog inside, you've already got the best protection you can ever have. Even if the dog is a fluffy, lovable, big-old-galoot, thieves will ignore places with dogs.