Caravan alarm suitable for a dog

ccbeaney12
ccbeaney12 Forum Participant Posts: 2
edited March 2017 in Caravan & Motorhome Chat #1

Hi, was just wondering if anyone could help, we have a little dog that we sometimes leave in the van whilst swimming or showering only for a short time. We cant set the alarm as the dog would set it off but was wondering if anyone has any experience of suitable caravan door alarms or any tips on what we could use with the dog. 

Thank You

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  • Takethedogalong
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    edited March 2017 #2

    Does your alarm not have a "part set" function? This usually goes off if someone tampers with doors or windows, but doesn't pick up movement inside the van. Much like a car alarm. Sorry I can't recommend a make.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited March 2017 #3

    I'm surprised your alarm doesn't allow setting with the internal movement sensor disabled, ccb.

    There are loads of hits if you Google caravan alarms should you decide you really do need to find something else.

  • eurortraveller
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    edited March 2017 #4

    Ccbeaney, For the last 54 years we have had no Caravan alarm,  no Caravan dog, no break ins, no thefts, and no worries. Are you perhaps carrying security too far? 

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  • SteveL
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    edited March 2017 #6

    I would think a lot of caravan alarms are like the one fitted to our Unicorn and yours, activated by movement  and possibly tilt. Ours is located in the front offside corner pointing at the door. As long as your dog is happy being confined to the other section for a short period, on ours you can isolate that section with a flexible door. Not so good if your dog likes jumping on beds though.

    It does of course depend on your van layout.

  • Pippah45
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    edited March 2017 #7

    I don't always even lock the door on site - if using the shower block - I can't remember the last time I put the alarm on - it clashes with the mover.  But my dogs sound as though they might be bigger than yours! 

  • EasyT
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    edited March 2017 #8

    On the rare tome that we both go to washroom at the same time I often do not lock the door either as OH never takes a key to the 'van

  • harryb
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    edited March 2017 #9

    If you are swimming or in the shower then these activities are so short and probably in daylight hours that I wonder if it is necessary to alarm the van. I never would.

  • ccbeaney12
    ccbeaney12 Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited March 2017 #10

    Thanks, for all your replies. I'm overly paranoid about my dog getting stolen as we have had a bad experience with someone trying to get into the awning not realising I was in the van. When I opened the door they pleaded ignorance about not realising it was the wrong van. They quickly turned and ran and i noticed they had a dog lead in hand. 

    We reported them to the staff office and this was a Camping and caravan club so we thought we would be pretty safe there. 

    On reading my manual it seemed to only give you the option to turn the PIR off inside the van but states that the leg sensors would still work but mentions nothing about the doors or windows. I will go back to the dealer and ask, 

    But thank you all 

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