| There are many alarms for sale from many | | | | night whilst you're asleep and during the day if you |
| manufacturers but they may offer different levels of | | | | leave your pets inside unattended. Some devices |
| protection. When looking for an alarm for your | | | | may have ultrasonic volumetric sensors that can also |
| motorhome, shop around to see which ones include | | | | detect movement within the vehicle. This kind of |
| the key features outlined below. | | | | motion sensor if often more expensive to |
| If you want the best protection, look for devices | | | | manufacture, so you may pay more for an alarm |
| that are Thatcham CAT 1 approved. The benefit of | | | | with ultrasonic volumetric sensors than you would for |
| a CAT 1 alarm is that it is combined with an engine | | | | one with PIR sensors, but both methods are |
| immobiliser and has perimeter and ignition detection | | | | effective in preventing theft from motorhomes. |
| as well as a battery back-up power supply. These | | | | Most alarms will come with remote controls so the |
| devices will have been tested to make sure they are | | | | alarm can be activated and deactivated at a distance. |
| effective in preventing the theft of a motorhome. | | | | This can be useful if you accidently set off the alarm |
| They are also more likely to qualify you for a | | | | yourself. |
| discount off your motorhome insurance, so check | | | | Other features your motorhome alarm may come |
| with your insurer. | | | | with include a panic alarm facility so you can set the |
| The motorhome alarm you choose should have | | | | alarm off yourself should you become a victim of a |
| sensors on the driver and passenger doors as well as | | | | burglary whilst in the motorhome. The alarm should |
| the habitation door to ensure the alarm sounds if any | | | | disturb the would-be thief and alert any neighbouring |
| of these doors are opened. Some alarms will also be | | | | campers. |
| set off if the bonnet is lifted, deterring thieves from | | | | If you need any advice on which alarm is best suited |
| trying to disconnect the battery in an attempt to | | | | to you, ask your local dealership. Your insurance |
| deactivate the alarm. | | | | company will also be able to tell you whether the |
| Passive Infra-Red (PIR) sensors inside the | | | | alarm you have will get you a discount off your |
| motorhome will detect any movement from anyone | | | | motorhome insurance premium. It may be that your |
| who has gain access to the motorhome and set off | | | | insurance company will insist on a Thatcham Cat 1 |
| the alarm, protecting your belongings. Some alarms | | | | approved or Thatcham Cat 2 to 1 upgrade system |
| have the functionality to turn off this feature as a | | | | to ensure you meet with their requirements. |
| 'Night' or 'Pet' mode so you can still use the alarm at | | | | |