Right so Im in the final throws of sorting packing and getting it together to leave for points unknown
So question is considering my Nissan Civilian bus has 6 sliding windows either side and the drivers two sliders... how do you secure these against opportunists at camps? Ive thought of those ali mesh type things fitted along the whole of both sides would look a tad fortressy for my liking so was just wondering what else is out there?... at present its the same as it was when it was a tour bus ie: no outside fittings no flyscreening just the sliding windows... mmm I guess if I slide them all shut that should do the trick as much as any other thing... so lets put this queery down as "thoughts"?
Cheers!
Shane
Connie said
04:03 AM Apr 16, 2012
G'day Shane,
I don't know what to do about your bus security, but what a surprise to find you over here. Sounds like you've had enough of tourists and decided to become one yourself. Hope your sunburn has completely recovered.
graemet
blaze said
09:39 AM Apr 16, 2012
Wild Dingo wrote:
Right so Im in the final throws of sorting packing and getting it together to leave for points unknown
So question is considering my Nissan Civilian bus has 6 sliding windows either side and the drivers two sliders... how do you secure these against opportunists at camps? Ive thought of those ali mesh type things fitted along the whole of both sides would look a tad fortressy for my liking so was just wondering what else is out there?... at present its the same as it was when it was a tour bus ie: no outside fittings no flyscreening just the sliding windows... mmm I guess if I slide them all shut that should do the trick as much as any other thing... so lets put this queery down as "thoughts"?
Cheers!
Shane
what about the lenth of dowel in te channel trick, that way with a shorter piece of dowel you can leave your windows ajar. Maybe even te sliding house wimdow locks could be adapted
cheers
blaze
Gerty Dancer said
07:05 PM Apr 16, 2012
It would be expensive, but do they make "crimsafe" screens for M'homes??? They are fantastic on the house, look good and absolutely safe from baddies, plus grandkids and dogs cant wreck them either!
Rip and Rosie said
07:34 PM Apr 16, 2012
We got these little doohickies from Bunnings. They screw into the track. They can keep the window slightly open for fresh air, or repositioned to keep it locked and unable to open.
We used them at home (before we got crimsafe) very successfully.
I was just about to say the same as Gerty. I have seen vans as small as Toyota Hiace with security screens in white attached, they have mesh on the inside and means you can have the window open at any time. Will eventually get some for Myrtle.
Cruising Granny said
09:29 PM Apr 16, 2012
The "trick" is to keep your valuables out of site and out of reach from the windows and doors. What they can't see they can't grab, and they have to scramble inside to have a look for. Those secure screens are less intimidating than the ally screens as it's just a strong black mesh which could also act as a tint/shade on the windows. Most crooks are opportunistic, so just don't give them the opportunity to grab your phone, camera, laptop, generator, fridge, tools, etc.
beiffe said
04:22 PM Apr 17, 2012
My new bus has the al screens already installed and I find them a negative.
I used to use the old dowel method and I found it enough. I did have the house hold screen fly mesh on the outside but felt comfortable that if need to I could push through it in the case of fire etc. With the security mesh it is either out through the door or die trying.
Just my thoughts but I hope later to revert back to the fly mesh and get rid of the security mesh.
CG suggestion to keep valuables out of sight is a good one. Even the GPS should be removed when leaving the RV in town etc.
Right so Im in the final throws of sorting packing and getting it together to leave for points unknown
So question is considering my Nissan Civilian bus has 6 sliding windows either side and the drivers two sliders... how do you secure these against opportunists at camps? Ive thought of those ali mesh type things fitted along the whole of both sides would look a tad fortressy for my liking so was just wondering what else is out there?... at present its the same as it was when it was a tour bus ie: no outside fittings no flyscreening just the sliding windows... mmm I guess if I slide them all shut that should do the trick as much as any other thing... so lets put this queery down as "thoughts"?
Cheers!
Shane
G'day Shane,
I don't know what to do about your bus security, but what a surprise to find you over here. Sounds like you've had enough of tourists and decided to become one yourself. Hope your sunburn has completely recovered.
graemet
what about the lenth of dowel in te channel trick, that way with a shorter piece of dowel you can leave your windows ajar. Maybe even te sliding house wimdow locks could be adapted
cheers
blaze
We got these little doohickies from Bunnings. They screw into the track. They can keep the window slightly open for fresh air, or repositioned to keep it locked and unable to open.
We used them at home (before we got crimsafe) very successfully.
They cost about $2 or so.
Those secure screens are less intimidating than the ally screens as it's just a strong black mesh which could also act as a tint/shade on the windows.
Most crooks are opportunistic, so just don't give them the opportunity to grab your phone, camera, laptop, generator, fridge, tools, etc.
I used to use the old dowel method and I found it enough. I did have the house hold screen fly mesh on the outside but felt comfortable that if need to I could push through it in the case of fire etc. With the security mesh it is either out through the door or die trying.
Just my thoughts but I hope later to revert back to the fly mesh and get rid of the security mesh.
CG suggestion to keep valuables out of sight is a good one. Even the GPS should be removed when leaving the RV in town etc.
Regards
Brian