Update:
An important note on our own behalf should now precede this article! Various people were annoyed by both the title and the introductory part of this article. We would like to take a stand on this and clarify something once again!
It was never our intention with this article to accuse a nation or a group of people of criminality, we clearly distance ourselves from this.
Why did we only think about this burglary protection before a trip to southern Europe? The answer is quite simple, the statistics speak for themselves:
According to EU statistics, most robberies are committed in Belgium, France, Spain and Portugal. For this reason and this reason alone, we have decided to make life a little more difficult for potential thieves. Anyone who now wants to point out that Sweden is in fifth place in the crime statistics and that we also often, if not preferably, go there on vacation and have no theft or burglary protection installed there is absolutely right. But here too there is a simple explanation, we will be visiting cities such as Barcelona on our trip and that is where the above-mentioned statistics apply again, although on our trips to Sweden we mainly stayed in Lapland, which has less than one inhabitant per square kilometer. Sweden appears in the ranking because of cities like Malmö or Stockholm, which we have NEVER visited.
Of course, a break-in or robbery can also happen in Germany, which is precisely why we don’t remove the items shown below after our vacation. It is a general recommendation, no matter where you are in the world.
Finally, we would like to mention once again that we are open-minded people and do not prejudge anyone! Anyone who accuses us of these ideas does not know us and is wrong.
Addendum! Optimization necessary:
A big thank you to all the feedback!
Even if it seems to fit at first glance, contrary to the manufacturer’s instructions, the locking mechanism must be fitted in front of the locking cylinders to ensure that the rear doors remain tight!
The whole thing then looks like this:
Most of you will know: we are drawn to the north at every opportunity, especially in winter 😍🥶
But this year it should be different… discover something new, off to the warmth, Spain 🇪🇸 here we come 😎 in two weeks!
And the carousel of thoughts begins…
I think everyone has heard of break-ins and robberies on campers 🥺
I mean, if you want to get in somewhere, you’ll get in… it’s just a question of how unpleasant you can make it and how much time you can stall!
Even if it’s just for a more secure feeling… it’s about providing additional protection against the doors being opened from the outside. 🔒
Point 1:
Driver and passenger door
The lovely Timo from Styyl has a small but clever way in his repertoire of securing said doors with a steel cable on the strap-on.
If you are interested in this fuse, don’t forget to use our code “Grandcali” to get a ten percent discount at Styyl 😊
To do this, the seat is turned and pushed forward, the rope is pulled through the handle in the door and secured in the seat belt buckle. Now push the seat as far back as possible to tension the rope, and that’s it.
Here you can see the whole thing in action:
B:
Rear doors
The company SOLIDfy sells a locking device that is attached to the screws of the locking cylinders. The rear doors can be secured against opening from the outside with a handle behind the locker by sliding the latch into the opposite bracket.
If required, there is even enough space behind the cabinet to additionally secure the slider with a split pin.
Important before assembly:
☝️ The locking cylinders must be marked before loosening the screws so that they are still precisely aligned after installation. They must be seated as before so that the doors can close properly!
You can purchase the matching set for the Grand California from the big A. CLICK HERE FOR THE PRODUCT
Flap and action
3.:
The sliding door
I bought an aluminum profile at the hardware store and cut it to the right length. Equipped with two end plugs and felt pads to protect Cali, the gadget is ready for immediate use. If you clamp it between the kitchen cabinet and the door stopper, the sliding door can no longer be pushed open.
Thank you for the idea! 💡
Film off
As mentioned at the beginning, you will probably never be able to prevent falling victim to such a crime, but at least you have tried and most likely also have an – at least somewhat – better feeling about safety in the car or when leaving the car. 😅🤷♀️
Keyword: leave the car at home:
The last door in the cab can be secured from the outside through the open window. The window can then simply be closed with the remote control when locking.
Well, but let’s not kid ourselves 😅 the plastic discs are open in seconds, whether with brute force or a simple cream burner… 🤷♀️
In this scenario, it is therefore all the more important to pay attention to where I spend the night or leave the car alone… 😉
Take care of yourselves ☺️
