dLack of 2017 Bailey Unicorn III Vigo alarm system

tonytourer
tonytourer Forum Participant Posts: 14
edited September 2017 in Caravans #1

Just picked up my new 2017 Vigo today and to my horror there appears to be no alarm / pir system installed. I haven't owned a van for two decades that doesn't have this. I am appalled that the dealer I have used all these years blithely didn't mention this and stupid me for assuming. 

Question for anyone else who bought a Vigo earlier this year - do you solely rely on the Tracker?

If not what after sales security system have you fitted please? Now need to upgrade my insurance to cover lack of alarm!

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  • Brian1
    Brian1 Forum Participant Posts: 242
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    edited September 2017 #2

    Aftermarket alarms are readily available.

    I don't recall ever buying a new 'van that had an alarm factory fitted.

  • richardandros
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    edited September 2017 #3

    I think I'm right in saying that Bailey discontinued factory-fitting alarms in the U3 in 2015. Ours certainly didn't have one and I had one fitted in conjunction with the Tracker.

  • tonytourer
    tonytourer Forum Participant Posts: 14
    edited September 2017 #4

    My U2 (2014) had tilt sensors, a pir and siren. The U3 doesn't but the 2018 series does and comes installed under the Tracker banner.

    After long discussion with my dealer I have returned my van so it can be retro fitted with a Gemini system that appears to favoured by Phantom.

    Just happier to know that it will make a noise if someone forces the door open. Probably more an emotional response than a practical one but it gives my wife and I a certain peace of mind.

     

  • JVB66
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    edited September 2017 #5

    Does anybody do anything if an alarm is sounding these days, apart from complain about the noise ,if it goes on for any length of time undecided

  • xtrailman
    xtrailman Forum Participant Posts: 559
    edited September 2017 #6

    New U4 now has an alarm, as did my U1 and senator, Avondale.

  • Mr relaxation
    Mr relaxation Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited October 2017 #7

     Hi, we had a 2015 Bailey Cadiz which also had no alarm and it was worth fitting one as the Club insurance gives 10% discount a year so I got my expense back in three years. The 2018 Bailey Unicorn models have an alarm fitted so left my alarm in for its new buyer. 

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