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msmith1199
Explorer II
Jul 07, 2017

RV Security

I was over on the Technology subject looking for some advice on putting a security camera in my storage unit. While doing research I discovered a product that I did not know existed, but if it works as advertised it would make a really good security system for your motorhome. It's a wireless security camera that works directly on the cellular network. It's made by Arlo and is called the Arlo go. Looks like it will work with several different providers.

I ordered mine directly from Verizon and it will be added to my already existing Verizon account. I don't have it yet, so I'll have to report on it when I get it. But it comes with motion detection and two-way communication and you can log on and view it live from your smart phone. It will also send your smart phone an alert if the motion detector is triggered. So it can be used in your motorhome at your campsite to monitor things while you're away. You just have to have LTE coverage at the campsite.

I plan on using mine inside my storage unit where I have power. But I'll bring the camera along for camping trips so we can monitor the motorhome while were away from it. They say the battery lasts up to 45 days so you could even use this if your motorhome is in storage at a lot without power. Just buy and extra battery and go down once a month and swap the removable battery.

Thought I'd pass this info along as this appears to be a great solution for security of your RV. I'll let you know if it really works as advertised when I get it.
  • darsben1 wrote:
    I know you are legit but your enthusiasm makes you sound like a shill for the product.
    I am looking at the product because of you


    Probably pretty wrong since I don't even have it yet. But I did not realize something like this existed so yeah, I'm very interested in it. But again, that's all assuming it works as advertised.
  • Samsung Wireless Camera

    $49. on Amazon

    If you have wifi in your camper these are accessable via your cellphone from anywhere.

    They have motion sensing capabilities. If activated, you can set them up to send you a text message when motion is detected. PLUS they will record event and post the recording to your account on their site.

    I use them in my home when I am snowbirding. I can check in any time.
  • I would get a cheaper camera and find an interface to my cellphone data plan, maybe a mobile hotspot. And I would put solar on the roof of my RV to keep the unit running indefinitely and I have a cheap home security system while it's in storage.
  • I know you are legit but your enthusiasm makes you sound like a shill for the product.
    I am looking at the product because of you
  • And I forgot to add, on Verizon it will cost me $5 a month and will use my already existing data pool. The camera itself was $380 after taxes. So it's not cheap, but the monthly rate is good. I think for this $5 it will save videos for 7 days. If you want them saved longer there are plans for that too. The camera also has an onboard SD chip so I think it also saves everything on that chip too if for some reason you need video clips older than 7 days.