Thanks for the comment, I’ve not used reolink but have seen them and the 4k UHD stuff looked good. I’ve found having it quite useful even without the connectivity, and haven’t regretted installing it as it does give some peace of mind. Worth considering. All the best, David
Hi David, informative as always. I’m not a technical expert, but I do come from a security background that uses technical equipment, which is seen as a tool within a tool box of security tools available. I’m taking your need for this camera system, is a physical deterrence, a reporting deterrent post event and an emotional feeling of safety if inside the vehicle or away from the vehicle. Security tools work best, when placed in multi layered system. In our CamperVan, our security approach we use is… S - Situation - Understanding where and when we will need it. Parked at home or when using the Van, because this analysis effects choices to use as a layered security system. E - Environment. When using the Van, always be selective of where to stay or park when away from the Van to minimise risk. C - Cut-Offs. The Van is immobilised by not only the ignition key, but a secondary key, to connect the cut-off kill switch of the immobilisation system. Cut-offs can also be physical barriers such as external wheel locks, additional door locks, pedal and steering wheel locks. U - Utensils. Physical barriers that delay doors, windows opening and usage of pedals and steering wheel locks as well as outside wheel locks. R - Reporting. Done by use of a tracker and remote access to it, with its own power-supply separate from the Vans engine and habitation batteries. Reporting can also be done by the Camera system you have installed, though once a Criminal is inside a Van, this system is easy to disarm as the data box is never hidden and always placed in a storage area. Reporting also covers physical noise systems as warnings and deterrence. I - Insurance. An insurance that covers all eventualities, pays out for ‘full-new replacement’ and due to the security layered approach, all systems are recognised by the insurance company you use to help lower yearly insurance costs. Many fit systems that if not Thatcham approved, often have no effect on insurance premiums, even though many non Thatcham approved products are excellent. T - Technical. All technical systems in the security layered system can work as stand-alone, or together, with their own power sources away from the vehicles own systems, because if power was to be cut from the vehicle systems, they still need to function for a number of days. Technical covers all electrical security tools such as immobilisers, trackers, physical noise alarms and camera systems. Y - You. Meaning ‘you’ have to be content with regards understanding the systems, that for most people need to be easy and automated, so you don’t spend 5 minutes setting everything, every time you leave or enter the Van. Any security system that takes time from you, always fails, as you will not then set the system to work 100% of the time, due to the time to do so. You will always be the most important element of the layered security system, as the weak point of any security system, is always the human element with the person using it. Hope you have a layered system. Good security is never cheap, but good security helps minimise emotions with regards ‘fears’, helps offset insurance premium costs and delays a criminal long enough while tracking the event, to aid in disrupting the criminal event and aiding recovery of your precious items and Van. Let’s hope your camera systems are never needed for a criminal event. Safe travels to both of you & as always enjoying your content.
Thank you - that’s a great summary and real food for thought, you’re right also, if it takes too much time or you can ‘forget’ then it rapidly becomes ineffective. As you say hopefully it will never be needed for anything serious. It does also give peace of mind, especially if something goes bump in the night. A lot of the things you mention resonate but always room for improvement - thanks again for such a useful and comprehensive response, all the best, David
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Cracking vlog david, love your sense of humour 😂 hope Rachel is ok. See you soon x
Great update on your CCTV install 👍
Thanks Tim, hopefully this one will hit the mark and be what I was after originally, so far, so good - all the very best, David 👍
In due course i think we will think about cctv. We're think about Reolink.... any insights? N&Nx
Thanks for the comment, I’ve not used reolink but have seen them and the 4k UHD stuff looked good. I’ve found having it quite useful even without the connectivity, and haven’t regretted installing it as it does give some peace of mind. Worth considering. All the best, David
Hi David, informative as always. I’m not a technical expert, but I do come from a security background that uses technical equipment, which is seen as a tool within a tool box of security tools available. I’m taking your need for this camera system, is a physical deterrence, a reporting deterrent post event and an emotional feeling of safety if inside the vehicle or away from the vehicle.
Security tools work best, when placed in multi layered system.
In our CamperVan, our security approach we use is…
S - Situation - Understanding where and when we will need it. Parked at home or when using the Van, because this analysis effects choices to use as a layered security system.
E - Environment. When using the Van, always be selective of where to stay or park when away from the Van to minimise risk.
C - Cut-Offs. The Van is immobilised by not only the ignition key, but a secondary key, to connect the cut-off kill switch of the immobilisation system. Cut-offs can also be physical barriers such as external wheel locks, additional door locks, pedal and steering wheel locks.
U - Utensils. Physical barriers that delay doors, windows opening and usage of pedals and steering wheel locks as well as outside wheel locks.
R - Reporting. Done by use of a tracker and remote access to it, with its own power-supply separate from the Vans engine and habitation batteries. Reporting can also be done by the Camera system you have installed, though once a Criminal is inside a Van, this system is easy to disarm as the data box is never hidden and always placed in a storage area. Reporting also covers physical noise systems as warnings and deterrence.
I - Insurance. An insurance that covers all eventualities, pays out for ‘full-new replacement’ and due to the security layered approach, all systems are recognised by the insurance company you use to help lower yearly insurance costs. Many fit systems that if not Thatcham approved, often have no effect on insurance premiums, even though many non Thatcham approved products are excellent.
T - Technical. All technical systems in the security layered system can work as stand-alone, or together, with their own power sources away from the vehicles own systems, because if power was to be cut from the vehicle systems, they still need to function for a number of days. Technical covers all electrical security tools such as immobilisers, trackers, physical noise alarms and camera systems.
Y - You. Meaning ‘you’ have to be content with regards understanding the systems, that for most people need to be easy and automated, so you don’t spend 5 minutes setting everything, every time you leave or enter the Van. Any security system that takes time from you, always fails, as you will not then set the system to work 100% of the time, due to the time to do so. You will always be the most important element of the layered security system, as the weak point of any security system, is always the human element with the person using it.
Hope you have a layered system. Good security is never cheap, but good security helps minimise emotions with regards ‘fears’, helps offset insurance premium costs and delays a criminal long enough while tracking the event, to aid in disrupting the criminal event and aiding recovery of your precious items and Van.
Let’s hope your camera systems are never needed for a criminal event. Safe travels to both of you & as always enjoying your content.
Thank you - that’s a great summary and real food for thought, you’re right also, if it takes too much time or you can ‘forget’ then it rapidly becomes ineffective. As you say hopefully it will never be needed for anything serious. It does also give peace of mind, especially if something goes bump in the night. A lot of the things you mention resonate but always room for improvement - thanks again for such a useful and comprehensive response, all the best, David