What alarms are there for an RV?
Every year campers are stolen in the Netherlands. Most campers disappear directly across the border. Because modern vehicles are becoming more secure, older campers are very popular with thieves. Therefore, in addition to a good camper insurance, a good camper alarm is important.
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An alarm system in the RV reduces the risk of burglary and theft. Security systems are divided into alarm classes: from simple to very comprehensive.
The Kiwa SCM Foundation has divided the different types of alarm systems into different security classes. Good security is not only wise for your camper and yourself, but an alarm is also often required by insurers. It depends on the type of camper insurance which security class your insurer requires. You can find this in the policy conditions of your insurer. If the security system in your motor home falls under one of the following security classes, you will receive a certificate.
VbV/SCM immobilizer
All European motorhomes manufactured from 1998 onwards are equipped with a dual immobilizer. This makes it much more difficult to start an RV without the key in the ignition. The immobilizer automatically engages when the key is removed from the ignition. This security class consists of an immobilizer with at least two automatically engaged immobilizers, namely: blocking the starter motor and blocking another system in the vehicle, usually the fuel supply. This alarm class does not include intrusion detection or alarms.
VbV/SCM alarm system
In addition to an immobilizer, your RV is equipped with intrusion detection. As soon as someone tries to open the door, the alarm goes off and the flashing lights turn on. The alarm system does not automatically turn off when you unlock the motorhome and you still have to turn it off yourself. Also, the alarm system is not linked to the alarm center.
VbV/SCM alarm system with inclination detection
This alarm consists of an approved immobilizer, triple detection and alarm with ramp detection, perimeter detection and interior detection. It causes the alarm to go off as soon as your RV is jacked up to steal the rims, for example.
VbV/SCM vehicle tracking system
RVs with this security system are enhanced with a vehicle tracking system. This allows your RV to be tracked, traced and locked after theft. The security system consists of a tracking system and an immobilizer.
A vehicle tracking system is linked to a Private Alarm Center (PAC control room). This control room is in direct contact with the national police. As soon as a vehicle is stolen, or is moving without engine contact, a sabotage report will be sent to the PAC control center. The control room will subsequently contact the owner/driver of the vehicle for verification.
In case of theft and an official theft report, a private investigation agency (POB) and the police will be called.
VbV/SCM recovery system (TV01)
Since June 2016, VbV/SCM recovery system has been established by Kiwa SCM. A Kiwa SCM (Keurmerk CCV Voertuigbeveiliging) approved TV01 recovery system is an after-theft system that ensures that a vehicle, in accordance with the standard, should be recovered within 24 hours in the Netherlands.
Post-theft systems with TV01 certification meet a recovery percentage of at least 80% or higher.
Additional mechanical protection VbV/SCM approved gearbox lock (Bearlock)
- In the case of an automatic transmission, an additional protection plate must also be installed (supplied by Bearlock/Construct).
- The OBD plug-in must be fitted with an OBD lock (supplied by Bearlock/Construct).
- The gearbox lock, the protection plate and the OBD lock are installed by a Kiwa/SCM certified installation company.
Recheck alarm required!
After installing an alarm, the alarm certificate issued is valid for 3 years. It is therefore important to have the alarm re-inspected before the certificate expires. You can have a re-inspection done from € 71,00.
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