Specifications

SECURITY
FORD ALARMS/DEAD LOCKS BEWARE:
MINDER
Your motorhome is fitted with MINDER, the
security scheme operated by HPI Limited.
During manufacture, an electronic tag is
concealed in the motorhome body carrying a
unique Motorhome Identification Number. This
number links to the vehicle identification
number so there is a double record matching
chassis to motorhome body.
The MIN number is also recorded at other
parts of the vehicle as a further deterrent.
All police forces in the UK can obtain
equipment which can read MINDER electronic
tags, aiding identification in the event of theft
and subsequent recovery.
All MIN numbers are recorded on the HPI
MINDER Enquiry Database for the police,
dealers and potential buyers to check the
correct ownership details.
SERIAL NUMBER
Record your motorhome serial number (which
can be found stamped on a plate fixed beneath
the motorhome door or pillar), and your cab
chassis serial no. (which can be found on a
plate under the bonnet). Make a note of this
number in the space provided at the front of
this handbook and make a separate note of
the number to keep safe at home.
MOTORHOME THEFT
The theft of a motorhome can occur in the
most unlikely circumstances; from a motorway
service area, even from an owner’s driveway.
Secure all windows and doors when your
motorhome is unoccupied even if only for a
short length of time.
ADDITIONAL SECURITY
Consider fitting any device which might deter
or prevent intrusion by thieves. A wheel lock
prevents removal of the wheel. Window
etching of the chassis number is a cost
effective deterrent.
FREE CRIME PREVENTION
Advice about securing your motorhome,
protecting your valuables, property marking,
either at home or whilst on site, can be
obtained from the Crime Prevention Officer
through your local Police Station.
BEWARE:
When leaving your motorhome with the
double locking/alarm activated, and the
rear body alarm activated. On your return if
you enter the rear main conversion door
and deactivate the body alarm the cab
dead locks and alarm remain active. No
alarm will sound from the cab until you
place the key in the ignition and turn.
Once this happens the only way to stop the
alarm is to open the window, insert the key
into the lock from the outside and open the
lock. Make sure that the dead locks are
deactivated when occupying the main
body. Read page 29 in your Ford Transit
handbook that explains this.
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