CCTV Van Security Choices - Why you may want to consider it
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- The first of two parts on CCTV and video surveillance for your campervan, motorhome or caravan, this covers the options and why to help you decide, the 2nd part covers installing and looking at specifically what I fitted as see it working.
We’ll explore the various CCTV options, delve into their benefits, and guide you toward the best choice to safeguard your precious home-on-wheels. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a newbie adventurer, join us as we decode the world of motorhome security! Help keep an eye when you're off-grid, parked up or even on a campsite.
Remember, a well-protected campervan is a happy campervan!
Fitting CCTV to your campervan or motorhome comes with several benefits that enhance security and peace of mind. When considering CCTV options for your campervan or motorhome, there are several types to choose from, each with its own set of features and benefits which we explore in the video.
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Contents:
00:00 Campervan & Motorhome CCTV Options & Why
00:43 Why have CCTV in your leisure vehicle?
02:26 CCTV Options for your van
04:41 CCTV Storage Options
04:51 CCTV Cloud Storage
09:16 CCTV Local Storage on SD Cards or Hard Disc
11:28 CCTV Hybrid Local & Remote
12:07 CCTV Installation Options
13:28 Wi-Fi & Cellular Jamming Challenges
15:44 CCTV & The Data Protection Act
16:23 Privacy Considerations and filming in the van
16:42 Wi-Fi CCTV Cameras
16:49 Mobile DVR CCTV Systems
17:12 Combined CCTV Systems with monitors
17:46 Which CCTV I chose and why?
19:03 Things didn’t quite go to plan…
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If you decide to do this yourself, this video is just a guide on how I have gone about it to suit my specific purposes and may not be the best way of going about it. Any mods you undertake you need to personally assess the risk before going ahead and whether it’s needed or right for you.
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Very informative David. Look forward to seeing the camera setup when it’s installed. Take care both 👍😊
Thank you - it’s been probably the longest period of testing given some of the complications but great learning and very useful - all the best, David 👍
Very interesting David it's something I hadn't thought of
Thank you - worth considering, I find it handy to keep an eye out and like that it’s installed so no faffing on. All the very best, David 👍
Excellent advice David 🙂
Thanks very much Trev - really appreciated - all the very best, David 👍
Well done David a great video and some great advice it seems a shame that such measures have to be considered but these are the times we are in and it’s only right to protect your property and investment and a lot of it is shopping around for the install which meets your needs and also to make sure you are acquainted with the security equipment guidelines and data protection as you say well done regards to Rachel and Roxy Daniel
Hi Daniel thank you. Best be safe than sorry I say! There are so many different products but based on my inability to be organised we obviously went for a fixed system rather than one that needed is to remember to switch it on 😂
Rachel & David
Another great video 👏👏
Just need to save up now 🤪
Thanks George, least you can learn from my money saving methods which backfired eh 😀 All the best, David 👍
Interesting & very well presented vlog David. Regards, Mo 😊👍
Thanks Mo, really appreciate the comment - all the very best, David 👍
Hi David, what an amazing vlog. Well thought out and presented. Particularly in respect of the privacy issues. Like you we have a hybrid system using Cloud and local storage. Very useful to date. As a matter of interest have you come across a digital rear view mirror at all for the Ducato? The rear view mirror is something that I miss in the van. Whether or not a separate camera system I do not know. It's a pity the rear view parking camera cannot be used for this. Thanks again. Sid
Hi Sid, thank you - really appreciate the comment. I saw the new Ducatos you can order with digital rear view mirrors and know you can get them (not the fiat ones I don’t think but others) about. I was considering fitting one as additional outputs so would be handy to keep an eye when on the road. Thanks again, All the best, David 👍
David you are wrong about the data protection act and private cctv installations. If you only intend to gather data on your own private property, like at home on your gardens and driveways etc and never gather data on communal areas like public pavements and roads, then you are not affected by the data protection act. As soon as you gather data from any public space, you are then included in the data protection act and are a data controller, private or company. A sign must be affixed warning people that you are gathering data, the reason for gathering the data ( security ), freedom of access to that data on request and regular wiping of that data from storage. Secure storage of that data. You also must not collect data from any property other than your own property, without the property or land owners consent. So every time you are on a camp site, you must ask the camp site owner for his permission. I recieved a letter from data protection after a neighbour complained on the grounds of privacy. I was doing everything correctly though and nothing was illegal and was following all data protection rules. A recent case was brought by a female doctor against her neighbour about cctv and ring door cameras ( with sound ) invading her privacy. She won the case and a large sum of several tens of thousands of pounds was awarded in this civil case. So be very careful what you cctv and follow the rules. I suggest you get in touch with data protection and ask about the information leaflet, that I was sent.
Thank you - really appreciate the insight I will get in touch and get the information - It makes sense to display some sign anyway as it works as a deterrent too doesn’t it. Certainly gets regularly wiped so that bit covered. Assume given the same principle that anyone with a dashcam would be in exactly the same position as they record using the same principals? Thanks again, appreciated. All the best, David 👍
Hi David a great video and great advice as usual it seems sad that this has to be made but it’s a sign of the times it is only fair to protect your investment when you are spending so much to pay for caravan or motor home and it’s about shopping around for the best option Daniel
Never understand people pay thousands for a van or motorhome, yet to save money, don’t get additional locking mechanisms added from point of purchase or a 360 degree camera system at the same time. A 360 camera system, helps reversing into parking spaces (like modern car reversing camera systems) as well as providing that external security system. This needs to be professionally installed and currently the manufacture options are extremely limited for such a system in UK, let alone quality installers. But, you don’t buy a top race horse and then provide no shelter, cover or substance to the horse; so why do people do it to their vans and motorhomes? Defies common logic, but people will do anything to save money and security is always at the top of people’s list, to ignore and not pay for security to save a few pennies. That said, as all security considerations, you need to understand ‘Threat’. So think where you park-up, where you store the van or motorhome and what Country you are in. UK is relatively low on theft of camper vans and motorhomes or other security related safety incidences as a percentage, compared to some EU Countries. So, is the threat worth the cost if just in UK, especially if you have full insurance to replace like for like in the advent of a theft. Sadly, most people don’t understand threat till it’s to late and are often dislocated from expectations!
Thanks for the comment and thoughts, really appreciated. It’s a shame there isn’t more choice of CCTV and 360 systems as you say - Can’t beat 360 for parking and tight spots. As you say everything helps and the more you have hopefully the less likely you are to lose it. Also handy if you hear a noise outside of course.
Thanks again, all the very best, David 👍