Motorhome security

There are two Thatcham alarm categories in the UK; category1 which is and alarm immobiliser and cat2 to 1 is an alarm on its own but designed to integrate with motorhomes that already have a cat2 immobiliser. Both Thatcham alarms can be used with motorhomes that already have an existing category2 immobiliser but only a full cat1 should be fitted to motorhomes without an existing class2 immobiliser.

Thatcham alarm for motorhomes with cat2 are cheaper and quicker to install because they use the existing immobiliser so they are less complicated to manufacture and install. Cat 2:1 Thatcham motorhome alarms are suitable for newer UK specification motorhomes as most of them come factory fitted with a class 2 immobiliser.

Thatcham alarm for motorhomes without category2 must be be fitted with a full cat1 alarm with integrated 2 or 3 circuit immobiliser all combined in one unit. These Thatcham motorhome alarms tend to be fitted to older motorhomes or unofficial imports where they are not designed to UK specification in terms of Thatcham security systems.

Thatcham motorhome alarm installation should be carried out by an authorised installer who will provide a Thatcham certificate after the fitting is completed. Thatcham motorhome alarms vary in time and complexity to fit and you will have to allow more time for the fitter to install any optional extras sensors.

Alarm with SMS text alert - Spal Sat can be integrated with your motorhomes existing security alarm. In the event of a thief breaking into your motorhome and setting off the alarm system, Spal Sat will automatically contact you by sending a 'security alert' via SMS message and ringing upto four pre-programmed telephone numbers. The security alerts will notify you that your vehicles alarm has been triggered (Spal Sat will continue to contact you until it receives a response from you).

Anti jack remote immobilisation - In the event of you receiving a 'security alert' either via SMS or recorded voice call to a landline, Spal Sat enables the following security commands to be sent back to the vehicle:

• Request the vehicles location.
• Immobilise the vehicles engine. (only when vehicle is stationary)
• Flash the hazard warning lights.
• Activate the siren.
• Perform all above commands.