These 12 VANLIFE SECURITY TIPS Could Save YOU From Thieves

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Don't make the same mistakes as us!! Improve your van security, with these 12 tips you can prepare yourself for anything. After numerous attempted break ins in London, we did have some security measures in our van, but after the robbery in Spain we realised it was time to seriously beef up our security!! In todays video we share all our upgrades and some pro tips for vanlifers, so we urge you to learn from our misfortune and take necessary steps to protect yourself better than we did. Unfortunately vehicle crime is on the rise so security is more important than ever! We lived through every vanlifers worst nightmare, and hopefully if you take the advice in this video you never will!!
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00:00 - 00:41 - Learn From Our Mistakes
00:41 - 01:31 - Tip #1 Blinds & Curtains
01:31 - 02:06 - Tip #2 Driving Locks
02:06 - 02:38 - Tip #3 Tracker Device
02:38 - 03:39 - Tip #4 External Locks
03:39 - 06:00 - Tip #5 Chains
06:00 - 06:52 - Tip #6 CCTV
06:52 - 07:20 - COFFEE BREAK
07:20 - 10:13 - Tip #7 Safe
10:13 - 14:41 - Tip #8 AntiSmash
14:41- 15:19 - Tip #9 Alarm
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16:40 - 18:35 - Tip #11 Parking
18:35 - 20:54 - Most Important Tip #12 Insurance
20:54 - 21:33 - Final Thoughts
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@phillyandkeely Год назад

Hope you enjoyed the video! P.S. Tip Number 12 is the most important one, so hopefully you can all implement it to protect yourselves better than us.. Thanks so much for watching & share it with others who you think need to improve their security 💓💪🔐

@FEARNoMore Год назад

In the event of a fire while inside or crashing into a large body of water. You won't be able to shatter the window to get out. Hope u have at least one window without the film.

@Stay_tooned 2 месяца назад

You two are awesome! Just found you.

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

@Stay_tooned thanks so much ❤️❤️

@alanhat5252 2 месяца назад

@@FEARNoMorethe ordinary glass breaking hammers that you get will break windscreens that have the film actually _inside_ the glass, I don't think that's as much of a worry as you suggest. I would like to see evidence though.

@hildebertocarreiro9232 2 месяца назад

Viper alarm

@RogerHammond 29 дней назад

For alarm idea, I installed one called "the screecher", the description mentioned something along the lines of a demented canary. It's triggered by door opening and starts off with a nice subtle reminder to turn the alarm off but if you don't it switches into evil mode and it literally rattles your brain and the only thought is to get the hell out.

@phillyandkeely 29 дней назад

This sounds awesome! I'm gonna look it up!

@snowflow07 9 дней назад

Years ago there was something you installed in your home where when someone knocked on your door a barking dog would serve as a detriment. 😊🇺🇸

@jeniphersocha6896 3 дня назад

Yes sound! Loud brings attention. No one doing nefarious things wants attention.

@RVingwithLuck Год назад

Lots of exterior cameras are what work for me. If anyone gets close, I get an alert on my phone. I can then yell or, hit an alarm or at least video what’s up. For night, I have inexpensive motion lights all around my TV. Whether an animal or criminal, get within 10 feet of my home and bright lights will go off. Always close and block windows while gone. Sometimes I leave on the radio to the internal or/and external speakers at a low volume so people think I may be home. But my #1 is motion activated video cameras. All around.

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Yeah think we might need to get ourselves a wee radio to leave some noise on.

@alanhat5252 2 месяца назад

@@phillyandkeelyone with it's own battery!

@kellymelrose8527 2 месяца назад

i wanted to do that ...what have you got

@mickeygamble1237 Месяц назад

I suggest examining the nationality of perpetrators & face reality. Most are illegal immigrants or those granted asylum.

@EffieG-ez9tf Месяц назад

@@mickeygamble1237 Oh get over it. Every one of us has ancestors who came from somewhere else….Yes, even you! Even Native Americans originally came from somewhere else. We are ALL of different nationalities. As far as skin tone is concerned, none of us are completely caucasian nor completely anything else, if that’s what you are trying to say. From my perspective, we are all just humans and it’s time we all act like it. In Illinois where we live, there are perps of all backgrounds and colors. That’s just not as important to others as much as you want it to be.

@1980jamesm Год назад

My deadlocks all round saved my van from being stolen/broken into this weekend. I have crow bar marks on my drivers door frame where someone has tried to bend the window back to get to the handle inside the door. Without deadlock they would have gotten in. Also handy tip for anti smash film, buy a cheap window tint kit that is templated for your glass, then use that as a template for the film.

@phillyandkeely Год назад

James that is a genius idea about the glass template!!! Would have saved us a lot of mental anguish 😂 Sooooo sorry to hear about the attempted robbery, man am I glad to hear your deadlocks saved your van. Some people are such jerks, I'm sure that was a shocking thing to come back and see. Hopefully you can get the body work repaired ok. So glad the van is safe 💓💓🔐🔐💪💪 sending you lots of love and safe vibes.

@melodypaz7247 Год назад

Good tips to avoid mental anguish. :0)

@phillyandkeely Год назад

❤️💪🔒

@FEARNoMore Год назад

In the event of a fire while inside or crashing into a large body of water. You won't be able to shatter the window to get out. Hope u have at least one window without the film.

@phillyandkeely Год назад

@@FEARNoMore that's a very good point. It's just the side windows, so I presume we will still be able to get out other ways 🤞💪

@Shunyia 11 месяцев назад

The simplest and really efficient security is to leave a radio on inside the van with blinds on windows. i do this in my home too. They would rather break into somewhere where they are 100% sure that no one is home.

@phillyandkeely 11 месяцев назад

Excellent tip 💪🔒 thankyou 🥰🥰

@Shunyia 11 месяцев назад

@@phillyandkeely i saw this tip on a programme where a criminal injail was interviewed and they asked him what was the best way to protect your home from break ins !! 😍

@phillyandkeely 11 месяцев назад

@@Shunyia 💪💪

@grapenehiyello Месяц назад

This is a great tip! My stereo is designed to stay on for an hour after the ignition switch is off so I can take advantage of that automatic feature for short trips away and pull out the emergency radio if I’m going to be gone longer. Thanks so much for sharing!

@larryc1616 3 дня назад

Won't work for stealth camping.

@jdsouza Месяц назад

If you have a safe, and you'll be parking for a while, you can remove the fuel pump relay and store it in the safe until you're ready to drive away. This way there is no way the thieves can start your vehicle unless they happen to be carrying the same model relay with them, AND are able to diagnose why the engine won't start.

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

That's brilliant!! 💪💪 So good

@EffieG-ez9tf 9 дней назад

Another great idea and one which most burglars won’t even consider. For those campers who don’t have a safe, one good hiding place for that relay might be an under-the-floor compartment. There are some which are placed near the wheel well, others are in the middle of the floor, but they all line up with wooden floor boards. There are probably even little “hidden rooms” that could be built into a bus just about anywhere for hiding stuff. That would be fun to experiment with.

@jeniphersocha6896 3 дня назад

I believe there is an easier way to disable the vehicle. But it will mess with electrical system if living area is electrically connected to cab. Making any electrical security inoperable

@jdsouza 3 дня назад

@jeniphersocha6896 that's why I like the fuel pump relay idea. Once you know where it is in your vehicle, it is very easy to remove. And once removed, everything works fine. But even if you have the keys, or if you try to hotwire, the engine will crank but won't start. Diagnosing the issue would take seasoned mechanic hours, and then they would need to go find some place to buy the same model relay.

@MrFloris 8 месяцев назад

Adding security to prevent people from getting in also means you’re preventing yourself from getting out .. be aware that you need a way out in case of a fire, and because you live in the van there is a risk of fire or whatever. So get into a habit of knowing which doors you’re locking while you’re in the van or which ones are unlocked so if something happens you’re not wasting time struggling to unlock something because you surprise yourself it’s locked still.

@phillyandkeely 8 месяцев назад

Great advice 💪

@janetfolkerts5827 2 месяца назад

Safely getting out quickly was my first thought watching the chain and back door security option...

@BigV96220 2 месяца назад

Well said 👏 🫠❤

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

The chains are only for whenever we are leaving the van alone, not while we are inside it.

@EffieG-ez9tf 2 месяца назад

There are at least two different types of deadbolts in stores where I live: ones which require a key to open or to lock it either from inside or outside, and the other type only requires a key when outside, but if you are inside they have a knob to turn left or right and it will lock or unlock the deadbolt without a key. The drawback on that one with the knob is that burglars can break a window and unlock it for themselves. Of course, it would also be helpful to install sliding bolts, one at the upper edge of the doors and one below the level of the bottom of the window. Those are simple bolts and will only serve to slow down the perp-if they are smart enough to look for them. These sliding bolts are also a lot less expensive than a deadbolt.

@shellygraham2194 Месяц назад

My husband is a professional window tinter. Watching him is like watching a master at work. He has learned how to do the details that really make a difference. A professional is worth hiring!!

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

Yeah definitely agree, it's a skill we do not have 😂😂

@carrieboultby7516 9 дней назад

Does he do that thing which makes a van look from the outside like it's a panel but it's really a window? From the inside you can see out of it. It was featured on a van in America and I wondered whether you could do that here....it is colour-matched to the van paint....

@EffieG-ez9tf 9 дней назад

@@carrieboultby7516 Wow! That’s a great idea!

@jeniphersocha6896 3 дня назад

@@carrieboultby7516can you elaborate? Where would i find info on this?

@UsernameBarbF Месяц назад

I really enjoyed your video and learned so much! I did see another video that suggested always, always backing into a parking space, never go in forward. That way, if someone tries to break in while you are sleeping, you can jump into the driver's seat, start up and quickly pull out. And I agree with everyone else, you guys are such a cute couple!

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

Aww thanks so much guys! That's a great tip about parking!

@Bigcat624 2 месяца назад

The tips you gave were great. But one good one another van lifer had which is great is motion cameras around your van. There great for security if you’re away or inside. Stay safe

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

Great tip! I think we will be adding external cameras in the future too 💪💪

@alanhat5252 2 месяца назад

@@phillyandkeelyinfra-red & low-light ones are also good for reversing at night!

@samiam247 2 месяца назад

I have stickers to protect my vehicles, they read "PROPERTY OF THE HELLS ANGELS"

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

That would definitely stop any theives in their tracks 😂😂

@Daka4U2 2 месяца назад

seen protected by a gat, that too works when death of firearm. Plus a saw a van that said this van is empty

@grapenehiyello Месяц назад

I have a Beretta logo left by the PO. I don’t own a gun but I thought it might make someone think twice about messing with me…or perhaps they’ll think hey, maybe I’ll score a firearm if I break in? 😂

@chaswalk1000 Месяц назад

Understand that putting an anti shatter film on your windows could make it difficult for you to escape in the event of and emergency and you're unable to open your doors.

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

Yeah we have been warned about this now 🤞🤞 it never happens

@Earth4359 Месяц назад

My goodness! Didn’t think of this one!!! Thanks

@larryc1616 3 дня назад

You have to weigh which can happen to you more often

@Y0deler Месяц назад

There was a few things that I never thought of in your list, like the anti-smash glass. Loved the video!

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

Thanks so much 🥰🥰 glad to hear there was new Info for you ❤️ and defo take heed of tip 12 and go take pictures of serial codes if any electronics so you can report to police if ever stolen too 💪 thanks for kind words ❤️🙏

@joannawood2441 Год назад

We also have cameras on the outside of the van. If someone can see that alongside the CCTV sticker, maybe they would be less likely to break in as they can clearly see you do have cameras

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Are they wired inside and connected to one circuit? Philly would love a reversing cam, not for security but just so he doesn't have to get me out of the van all the time haha!

@joannawood2441 Год назад

@@phillyandkeely Yes one on each side of the van that are all connected to one screen inside. I don't know how you can cope without a reversing camera! 😱

@alanhat5252 2 месяца назад

@@phillyandkeelyreversing cameras are brilliant! Especially if you back up to walls & bollards to protect the doors. Get ones that work in low light though (check the reviews) if you're putting them on the sides.

@EffieG-ez9tf Месяц назад

Where did you buy yours and which brands are good?

@susie9893 Месяц назад

Yes, that's my plan too. Have heard good things elsewhere, even from ppl just parking cars in the city (need to have 1s that are motion activated)

@reeblesnarfle4519 Месяц назад

Motion sensor device that detects motion when they get close to van outside and truggers noise device.😎👍 Also small sign each side that sez protected by Ruger.

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

Thanks for the recommendation ❤️💪💪💪

@mr.mcbeavy1443 17 дней назад

Or they break in to steal your Ruger.

@MrFloris 8 месяцев назад

I recently got few packs of AirTags for my jackets, bags, etc. Just as an extra chance to get things pinged. 😊

@jeniphersocha6896 3 дня назад

They’re great until every single one needs their battery changed at the exact same time because you bought it in bulk 🤣🤣

@asaandthemarchharepart267 Год назад

Very useful vlog both. I've got a transit so probably the easiest van that gets broken into. So fitted a few extras to hopefully put people off cuz to much hassle stealing, going to do the door chains next. Another good idea to stop someone actually taking the van is to remove one of the main fuses. Hope you're both having a wonderful time in France and loving the adventure. Love and Hugs Both ❤

@phillyandkeely Год назад

That's a genius idea about the fuse!!! Thanks so much, glad to hear you are protecting your van. Hopefully the more and more people improving security thieves will stop seeing them as easy targets lol, wishful thinking haha.

@alanhat5252 2 месяца назад

@@phillyandkeelyor add a switch or move a wire to a different switch (my old van had the ignition on the interior lights switch).

@StaceySsch 2 месяца назад

Use brown paper roll to make your template first. You can get it at any crafts stores or dollar store s here in the USA 🇺🇸 . Thanks for the tips

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

That's a great tip about the craft paper!! Will defo use that next time 🥰🥰

@janetfolkerts5827 2 месяца назад

applying film onto windows when it is hot is not to impossible to do it without total frustration and a melt down. Stay cool, and apply film early in the morning or in the evening after the temps drop.

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

@@janetfolkerts5827 great advice Janet 🥰🥰

@brenyule 10 дней назад

I was thinking aluminum foil might be easier for a template.

@van_tastic_van9019 2 месяца назад

I installed these on the rear doors. (Twowinds Anti-Theft Locking, Security Lock with Plug H1 H2 Roof Rear Gate Ducato Jumper Boxer X250 X290). They fit between the bolts in the existing holes, so they can be installed in 10 minutes without drilling holes. The pen can be removed in one smooth motion with one hand in an emergency, which I think is very important when you are sleeping in it. I further secure our cabin doors by guiding the seat belts through the handles and clicking them into place. The sliding door is barricaded at night by a custom-sawn slat between the 'U' shaped bumper and the kitchen unit. This can also be removed from the side of the 'U' block with a simple movement in an emergency. I also have a hidden tracker, I always lock the steering wheel with the wheels turned to the curb and I place a clear red steering bar when leaving the van.

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

All absolutely brilliant recommendations!! Very well protected! Have also had some security issues in your past? Sometimes it seems like people only take security seriously once you learn the hard way haha. Appreciate all the advice here, will defo look into this twowinds thing then we are back to Martha!

@stevieblokes_vlogs Год назад

When we eventually take delivery of our Campervan in August, our main worry is leaving it unattended..Thanks so much for this vlog & really valuable information... Love you guys, Take care, Steve & Ang ❤

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thanks Steve and Ang, so glad you found it useful 🥰 hopefully it will reduce your anxiety about leaving the van. We are still worried lmao, I'm hoping it will pass with time. Today we left it at a climbing crag and felt like I was getting PTSD because of the last climb we got robbed haha

@ekdaufin1485 29 дней назад

Great sense of humor especially with the window film.

@phillyandkeely 29 дней назад

Thanks so much 🥰🥰🥰

@vanbourne_adventurers Год назад

Thanks for all the tips guys we will now be putting some security mods at the top of our list for the new van build. Also surely you cant miss out on the merch opportunity of a sticker saying “2 Tools stay in this van overnight” 🤣🧡🧡

@phillyandkeely Год назад

🤣🤣🤣 now that is a quality idea!!!!!

@marionwallsten7507 2 месяца назад

I bought a wheel lock for my car. It can be removed by firce but it will take a day. Less than $100 on Ebay. 😊

@davidg.johnson7208 3 месяца назад

A back door chain lock would have me concerned. I am 76 years old and travel full-time alone. If I ever become incompasitated that an ambulance and stretcher is needed, a chained back door would hamper any rescue service from getting me out of my van! Some type of inside lock that can be unlocked from the inside and doesn't require a key may be better.

@phillyandkeely 3 месяца назад

We only lock it with chains when we are leaving the vehicle unattended, not while inside it 🥰🥰 kudos on the full time travel in your seventies! That's so good

@alanhat5252 2 месяца назад

@@phillyandkeelyI'm in my 60s, this isn't just something for the youth any more (if it ever was).

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

We've met significantly more older generation on the road than younger, I think social media is pretty skewed in that way, it's definitely more older people on the road 🥰🥰💪💪 trying to encourage my parents to come on a roadtrip together would love that

@EffieG-ez9tf 2 месяца назад

@@phillyandkeely If mine were still around, I think they would love the chance to travel, too. They both grew up during the Great Depression and their families had next to nothing, no cars, just walked everywhere. So being able to travel in comfort is a huge luxury.

@Jaya-zn7vr 2 месяца назад

@@phillyandkeely Here in Oz we call them 'Grey Nomads'.. They're probably known the same all over the world. And, why wouldn't you lol. Houses, work, kids, work, bills, kids haha.... Chasing 25°C sounds so bloody nice right now. Yuwhl 🎉 🚐 😉

@always.wondering.wandering Год назад

I have been waiting for you to post this video and thank you soooo much for doing this. I want to do everything I can for my future campervan to protect it and it's contents. Love you two, take care and happy travels!

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thanks Adele, so glad you appreciate the video. Hopefully more people can better protect themselves and then there is a silver lining to our robbery 🥰🥰💪💪🔐🔐thanks for the love xx 💓💓

@nospecificplan5541 Год назад

Hi guys, we are early stages of our van build, felt so much pain for you when we watched your break in video. Thanks for your tips, taking some away for our van for sure! Stay safe...

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thankyou so much, defo implement some of these safety measures in your build 💪🔐 so glad to know this has helped you for your own van security 🥰🥰🥰 hopefully if we all better protect ourselves people will stop seeing vans as easy targets 🙏

@priscillawrites6685 2 месяца назад

Excellent suggestions! Think about a faraday bag for your electronics. They go in the bag, then put the bag into a container that looks innocuous.

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

Interesting, I will look this up 💪

@alanhat5252 2 месяца назад

Priscilla, I'm interested in why?

@SunniKat 2 месяца назад

@@alanhat5252to prevent detection if the thieves have a way to locate electronics or anything else you may not want to be stolen

@HamiltonVanMan Месяц назад

@@alanhat5252 Faraday bags work mostly to stop thieves from being able to electronically scan your key fobs.

@jmo32479 Год назад

Great video! Really useful info. Thank you for sharing. I'm happy you two are resilient and able to learn from and adapt from the theft and keep traveling. More climbing content please!

@phillyandkeely Год назад

We are actually climbing in Font at the minute in France so will share a little bit more climbing when that video comes out in two weeks 🥰🥰🥰💪💪💪

@tamsolo1584 Месяц назад

I'm hoping to get a van soon... an idea I have for added security is a fictitious business name... I'm thinking something creative and catchy but still deters thieves, like a plumbing and septic van, so nobody thinks there's anything that they want to mess with. Or like "hazardous waste cleanup"... nobody is gonna mess with that!!!

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

Haha yeah that's a good idea!

@kathigee Год назад

This was SO SO helpful!! Again, I'm so sorry you went through this.. but thankful for your sharing tips with the rest of us (specially the good practice of parking in the open, taking pics of items, and insurance bit!). I wish you happy and safe travels! ~k

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thanks Kathi, so glad you found it useful, hopefully some good comes from this in that more people are better protected in future 🥰🥰

@zezeebetaa 2 месяца назад

You can make use faux plants, clock, special pillows many types of items in and outside of the van to hide items

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

Ooooo that's a cool idea!!!! Love that, will have to implement this in future

@grapenehiyello Месяц назад

I’m curious to know if anyone has used those realistic soda, soup, bug spray, etc cans to successfully hide cash and other small valuables in a break in? Or are thieves already wise to these things?

@HamiltonVanMan Месяц назад

@@grapenehiyello They might recognize them from when they used to hide their own weed. Cops are certainly aware to look for that sort of hiding place.

@stopdusty420 20 дней назад

Directed is the big company that owns most of the name brand alarm companies. I have rocked cheep no name alarms in more then one vehicle for numbers of years with no issue. It's really up to the install. The modules(brains) are almost all the same. Almost all do shock sensing(2 stage). Doors, trunk, and hood triggers. 2way remotes don't normally work very far unless line of sight. But the display is nice if you can't remember if you locked up or not. Other then that try to find a loud horn. Something that isn't a car alarm. I have used sirens to air horns. Nobody looks at a car alarm nowadays.

@phillyandkeely 19 дней назад

Air horns sounds like a genius one! And yeah noone listens to car alarms, we've been desensitized. Thanks for the info about directed 💪

@happyjubilee4021 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing your experience 🙏🏽

@phillyandkeely 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for joining us 🥰🥰

@nhbomar Год назад

Thank you - so useful!! You two are great to watch - great senses of humor even in failure! LOL Keep it up - and safe travels!

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thankyou 🤣💓 gotta laugh eh 😂💓🔐💪glad you found it useful 🥰

@livingfortheviews6987 Год назад

Excellent vid guys ~ really informative. Didn’t even know anti smash film existed!! Great tips on keeping serial codes and receipts ~ thank you both stay safe :)

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Glad it was useful, really hope it helps more people be better protected if it ever happens. If even one other person can prevent this from happening to themselves then it will be a silver lining to what we went through 🥰🥰🥰💪🔐💪🔐

@ElaineLee-mc2ym 11 месяцев назад

Thank you, it most certainly was heartbreaking for you both. So glad you didn’t let it put u off. Stay safe and happy travels

@phillyandkeely 11 месяцев назад

❤️❤️❤️ Thanks ElaineLee

@Drpepperhernandez Год назад

Again🙌🏽 you guys are the best. The coffee break was genius. 😂 Thank you for all the tips. I def need them now that I am full-time living.

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Awesome, hope you are enjoying full time!? Glad you enjoyed the coffee break lol

@a.p.2247 7 месяцев назад

Really outstanding video. Your multi layered approach to security was thoughtful and shared with honest reflection and humor. Thank you I will utilize many of your suggestions as I progress and plan my build.

@phillyandkeely 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much AP. So happy to hear it has helped 🥰🙏💪

@Jaya-zn7vr 2 месяца назад

Hi guys. I'm so sorry that happened to you. I couldn't think of the name, so I just google'd it.. You need to use HASP FITTINGS to hide the screws. It uses a second piece of steel that flips over the screws. Cheers from Oz 🔆

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

Thanks Jaya, I will look this up ❤️

@susie9893 Месяц назад

I think that's more necessary for fittings outside the van though - to stop thieves being able to lift off the plate, yes? But they fitted those fixtures internally

@Jaya-zn7vr Месяц назад

@@susie9893 Yes. But I thought they'd put one on the sliding door outside. Anyway, it makes sense either way, I know because I was beached exactly because of not using a Hasp....

@dianastoevelaar9548 Месяц назад

Your video just popped up and so I watched your professionally done video all the way through. Great job! 👏🏻 Great content! 👍🏻Thanks for keeping it real.😁 I’m so sorry you got hurt closing that safe. It looked painful! 😫 What a delight to find the two of you! 💝💞💝🥰 I subscribed. ❤

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

Aww thanks so much Diana, so glad the video showed up for you 🥰🥰 really hope the video is helpful for other people ❤️💪

@katherinebuterbaugh8470 Месяц назад

Thank You so much for your time and tips for staying safe. A lot of people never think about things like that and it could happen to anyone especially if you're not aware of your surroundings. Thank You, God Bless and Safe Travels

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

thanks Katherine ❤️ so glad you found it useful. God Bless you too 🥰🙏

@manconthemove Год назад

Phily/Keeley. Do I love your vids, if only you did one every day😁. Great content, informative, useful and most of all entertaining. It's like learning something with fun thrown in. Schools should take a leaf out of your book. I once locked my keys inside the van and watched the AA guy brake into the van in like 20 seconds 😕. Proper disheartened as you can imagine. I've got a little place where I store important items and I don't think you'd look twice and think "mmmm, I wonder". Looking forward to the Paris post. See you soon 😁

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thanks man, really appreciate that. Crazy that he managed to get in 20seconds, that's so gutting to hear! Honestly that makes my heart hurt a little lol, hopefully these extra measures make it a lot harder!!

@davidvincent2nd757 Год назад

Thanks very informative . As far as the sticker goes . Most thieves don’t care about a sticker . The sticker says to them “ please wear a mask if you’re going to break in here “ . So I think use the camera to get evidence so there arrested . I wouldn’t even holler at them . There not leaving till they get what they want . The thief is thinking well if you’ve got my face on camera already I’m going to be charged no matter what . Might as well do whatever I want . I love that the camera is in there . The chains are a great idea also . So many great ideas .

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thanks David, glad you found some of the ideas useful!! 🥰🥰 The hope is that the opportunistic thieves will be put off by the sticker, some thieves will get into no matter what, but a lot of them are looking for an easy target, at least we can make ours not look too easy lol! Or else it draws more attention, honestly who knows 🤣🤣🤣

@Katerpillarfluff Год назад

Thanks guys - this was so useful! Couple of things I’ve done, couple of things I’m planning and some new ideas!

@phillyandkeely Год назад

So glad you found it useful!! 🥰🥰 Honestly that means so much to hear someone might install an extra measure after seeing this video, don't want anyone to experience what we did 💓💓

@statstu 2 месяца назад

Fantastic video showing all the pro's and con's AND mistakes that can be easily made.

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

Thankyou ❤️❤️ yeah hopefully people can learn from our misfortune 💪

@lyfandeth Месяц назад

If the antismash film that you buy is not Lexan polycarbonate, return it. In the States the main supplier is 3M, and video/news vans use it. The only was to smash the glass is to break out all four corners and wrestle the whole piece out. At their price? No bubbles, invisible to see, and I've had it over 25 years with no defects.

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

Great recommendation, I would use 3m next time 💪

@grapenehiyello Месяц назад

Thank you for this tip! I was concerned the film would not be clear enough for me, or do an adequate job, but Lexan should be nearly as clear as glass with legendary strength.

@dazzanomas9418 Год назад

Leaving a radio on in the van with all the blinds closed so they can not see if you are in there or not will also put them off breaking in. Use a rechargeable mp3 player or radio that will last for 5 or 6 hours on a low volume so it can only be heard when they are very close to the van will more than likely make them go and look for an easier and safer target.

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Brilliant tip Dazza! Thankyou 🥰🥰

@TonyKoji 3 месяца назад

Excellent video. Very informative. The two of you really work well together.

@phillyandkeely 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much Tony 🥰 really glad you found it informative hopefully people can learn from our misfortune and be better protected than we were 💪💪

@RustyRoseAdventures Год назад

Great video guys! Very informative I will be doing all of these! Thanks for this! Have a great trip guys! 😁

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thankyou 🥰🥰🥰 so glad to hear you will be implementing these 💪🔐💪🔐

@RandomYTStuff Год назад

How are you guys not in the 10Ks of subscribers? The content is there; you're like hobbits, small and likeable...it means that we need to share your videos more.

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Yes please do that would be awesome 🤣🤣 thanks so much, we really appreciate that, we put a lot of love into our videos, so really hope that shines through 🥰🥰

@pamfogarty3087 2 месяца назад

it totally shines through!!! @@phillyandkeely

@sofarokintn8166 День назад

Thank you for all of these tips. And so sorry you had to go thru the loss. You are doing a great job. Now go have fun!

@phillyandkeely День назад

Thanks so much ❤️❤️so happy you found them useful!

@Drpepperhernandez Год назад

Omg yes, the anti-film! I have been thinking about that and installing myself, so thank you for this content🙌🏽

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Makesure if you are self installing to use LOTS of soapy water lol, the wetter the better lol.

@EffieG-ez9tf 2 месяца назад

You two kids are so adorable and I loved your video. Those tips you shared are very good ideas. My sons and I are hoping to get a bus and refurbish it to live in, so naturally good security is on the top of my mind, too. Your tips will be figuring high on the list of steps to take, especially the window film! My idea for a template is to take a paper grocery bag, smooth it out flat, tape it over the window and trace around the edges to get the general shape. Then take that piece and place it back on the window and carefully finesse the final template. Measure twice, cut once….or so my Dad taught me. Happy travels to you sweetie pies! 😊

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

That's a very good idea, someone else recommended baking paper/greaseproof paper that would be a good one for template too

@tripmadam4910 Месяц назад

Thanks a lot for your hot Tipps! The adhesive window foil is a new one for me and i will follow your recommendation of installing this to my van. Instead of the door chains for the front doors i use a tension strip inside which keep the doors fixing each other. Good luck for you and Lots of nice and wonderful adventures with your van ❤

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

Thanks so much ❤️❤️ that's a great one about tension strip! Hope you have lots of wonderful adventures too 🥰🥰

@donnakirk215 Месяц назад

Also, Fred seatbelt thru doo and hook around steering wheel. Both front doors, if possible.

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

Great tip 👏

@thenordskov Год назад

Nice editing. Great wee number as usual. Get ya yourselves over to Scandinavia while the weathers easier. Pop into me for some veg and free park up laughs. All the best guys, keep at it

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thankyou 💓💓 we appreciate the editting appreciation 🥰🥰 veg laughs and free park up!! Sounds awesome.

@thenordskov Год назад

@@phillyandkeely ain’t much but ya never know when an easy deal pops up eh! All the best guys, hopefully you won’t get anymore cheeky wee shits trying to break in.

@lyric8529 7 дней назад

Thanks guys, this was so so useful! 🤗 Happy travels!!

@phillyandkeely 7 дней назад

Thankyou, so glad you found it useful ❤️❤️

@sherrytownsend00 Месяц назад

This is such great information. Thank You so much!! ❤

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

Thanks Sherry ❤️ so glad you found it useful

@pippilongstocking-qs7fm Месяц назад

I personally would recommend a motion/sound activated Bark Box. If triggered a ferocious, loud dog barks & gurgles. No one wants a mad dog attack

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

That sounds awesome, gonna look into one of those!

@chrisvdh4879 Год назад

Great tips! Thanks. We also always turn our seats with their back to the side windows/doors, to make it more difficult for thieves to get in and harder to quickly drive away... And we have heosafe locks on the cabin doors. Enjoy your trips, I'll enjoy your videos then!,

@phillyandkeely Год назад

That's a great idea for people with swivel seats!! Thanks for sharing. Thanks so much Chris, really glad you found it useful 🥰

@Hinkypunkart Год назад

Awesome educational video guys we are about to build our van so this is super useful x

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Aww so glad you found it useful. We just really really want as many people as possible to be best protected! If more people can learn from our misfortune and better protect their van it will make it worth it 🥰💪🔐

@divinecomedy0 2 дня назад

You two made this so entertaining as well as informative. Thx.!

@phillyandkeely 2 дня назад

Thankyou, glad you found it useful 🥰

@LadyPenelope 2 месяца назад

That was a VERY informative and comprehensive guide to van safety. Thank you so much!

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much 🥰🥰 really glad you found it useful!

@kathleenrutherford733 Год назад

Fantastic information!! Thank You ❤️

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Hopefully it helps some people better protect themselves 🥰🥰🤞🤞💪💪🔐🔐

@denisecafferky2248 Год назад

Thanks guys this was so so useful 👍 It really was though. Thanks for all the tips x

@phillyandkeely Год назад

🤣🥰 thanks Denise!! So glad, if it's useful for even one person to better protect themselves we are happy.

@Lee-fb4oj 2 месяца назад

I'm so sorry you had such a bad experience. I think you guys are awesome for sharing learned anti-theft tips❤

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

Thanks Lee ❤️❤️ hopeful other people can learn from our misfortune 💪🥰🔒

@i_slapped_your_face_like Год назад

I hadn't started my bus build yet, this is VERRRYYY helpful!!!

@phillyandkeely Год назад

I'm so glad it's helpful 🥰🥰 hopefully other people can learn from our misfortune ❤️💪🔐

@nadinedavis8612 Год назад

Excellent summary and some new ideas for us, thank you! We use stickers, but like you have no idea if they do the right thing. If you have home insurance, you can add van contents to it too. x

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thanks Nadine, so glad it's gave you some new ideas!! Hopefully this will help alot of people think about their security more carefully 💪🔐 Good to know other people also unsure about effectiveness of stickers haha, but we have them anyway!

@torib1410 2 месяца назад

This was really helpful!! Thanks for sharing!!

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

Thanks Tori 🥰 glad it was useful for you 💪🔒

@susie9893 Месяц назад

Not only was this a really helpful video, but you guys made it a lot of fun too 😊

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

Aww thanks so much Susie ❤️❤️

@MeliBeBrave Год назад

This was a great, loads of super useful tips, thanks, guys!! xx

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thanks Meli, glad you found it useful. Hopefully this helps people better protect themselves 🥰🥰

@Scud_and_thesTig Год назад

Great video for a dry subject. Excellent advice 👍💙❤️

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thankyou 🥰🥰🥰 just hope we can get as many eyes as possible on this video, really hope people can learn from our misfortune and get better protected than we were lol.

@tabethaloxleyellison1787 Месяц назад

So useful. Thanks, guys. Happy travels.

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

Thanks so much Tabetha 🥰🥰

@lynw758 Месяц назад

Great vid! Thanks for the info!

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

Thanks Lyn 🥰 glad it was useful

@charlenechua6073 Год назад

Morning Love this caption of upgrade your security video

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thankyou 🥰🥰🥰

@BusOff Год назад

Loved this video guys ! Really useful Loveeee the editing ! Plus your camera lenses looks lush !!! The fly situation was my favourite ! Made me laugh! Sorry to hear about your insurance ! That sucks ! And I like the idea of stickers ! I was thinking for me about putting a baby on board sticker .. a beware of the dog sticker lol Planning to go full out with the stickers 👌👌☺️☺️💗💗💗💗 Gréât vidéo ! 👌👌👌

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Yay so glad you love our sexy new camera and the editting. Did you like our little logos we made? Trying to be more creative, like you and all your gorge little doodles. Yeah beware of Dog sticker, probably with an Alsatian outline rather than Winnie 😂😂💓💓 Thanks for your kindness. Looking forward to your next video, so happy to see your editting again 🥳🥳

@galeg.3427 15 дней назад

What a clever and adorable couple. May they be safe, live long and prosper! 🇨🇦🌷😊

@phillyandkeely 15 дней назад

Thanks so much for your kind words 🥰🥰

@mejoe943 Год назад

Well done! Great info!

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thankyou 🥰💪🔒

@adventuringplantbasedfamil3332 Год назад

Really interesting! Great ideas x 👌

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thankyou 🥰🥰🥰 really hope this helps people improve their security and learn from our mistakes 💪🔐

@Ivymandy1957 2 месяца назад

Thanks guys … this was so so useful!😊

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

Thanks Ivy 🥰🥰 really hope people can learn from our misfortune 💪💪 screw those thieves haha

@ericbrady 2 месяца назад

Coffee Break!! Yeah!! I’m using your tips for ideas to use on my nitro coffee vending trailer. An 8 tap kegerator with a nitrogen generator. Thanks!!

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

That's sounds awesome!! Brew us one please 🤪

@ambivertical Месяц назад

Well done. Great video and tips.

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

Thankyou 🥰🥰

@travelswithforrestflo1239 Год назад

Thanks guys, all really useful info. We have a sticker with (this vehicle is fitted with an alarm and tracker), which it does have 👍

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thanks guys, so glad you found it useful 🥰💪🔐 tracker is so good to have, such peace of mind. Plus I've had to use ours before to find where I parked her 🤣🤣

@travelswithforrestflo1239 Год назад

@@phillyandkeely 😂😂

@kelliparker3107 11 дней назад

All great ideas! For the sticker one I would get 3 "beware of dog" ones. Then install an alarm that sounds like a very, very aggressive dog! That's what I'm gonna do, plus have my dog with me. I also have signs that say forget the dog, beware of owner that is packing. Good luck and loved your video

@phillyandkeely 6 дней назад

🤣🤣🤣 they are great sign ideas!

@MrJoshuadh81 11 месяцев назад

Favorite part..."Ahhh friggin heck!" 🤣 Also, great info. Thanks for sharing👍

@phillyandkeely 11 месяцев назад

🤣🤣 thanks Joshua 🥰

@li-nickels Год назад

Thank you for all the tips, I didn't know about window film, thinking to just skip food for a month and pay a professional. I don't like cameras and wouldn't like seeing the CCTV sticker all the time but do think it would deter some thieves. I'll be rewatching this video for sure, thanks again!

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thanks so much Li, so glad to hear this was useful for you. Definitely get some antismash film installed, even if it just slows them down, everything is worth it if it slows or prevents a robbery. To be honest you can fit it yourself, just do it not outdoors where there is lots of pollen and flies floating around haha and use LOTS and LOTS of soapy water haha.

@joannawood2441 Год назад

I've heard before that you shouldn't actually use it on the windows in the front in case your in a accident and the fire brigade need to break it. We've just installed ours on the windows in the back of the van, but I think it's the front windows that are more commonly used for breaking into by a thief.

@phillyandkeely Год назад

@@joannawood2441 never thought of that!

@judioliver8082 Месяц назад

Oh that was so helpful and so fun on such a sucky subject. Thank you so much. I think I'll save up and pay the guys to put the smash film on the windows ! Thank you

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

Thanks so much 🥰🥰 yeah getting a professional prob a good idea 😂😂

@edwardvillate2112 2 месяца назад

You're TIP 😊 , I think are very VALUABLE !!! 😂 and ANALYSISTHEM well !!! THANKS !!! 🎉

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

Thanks Edward 🤣🥰🤣🥰

@melissablevins4550 16 дней назад

Thank you! Nice tips.

@phillyandkeely 15 дней назад

Thanks Melissa 🥰 glad you found them useful

@marksandland208 Год назад

Great video, very informative.

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thanks Mark 🥰🔒💪

@StrikingPlacesPhotography Год назад

Thank you. Great tips! 😃

@phillyandkeely Год назад

So glad you found them useful 🥰🥰 thankyou for watching 💪🔐💓

@walnutcreekwoodworksofjack3520 Месяц назад

You two are so funny. Bless your hearts.

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

Thankyou 🥰🥰🥰

@nethersnowell256 2 месяца назад

We have locks but like some of your other tips we need make z list of items and that anti smash film love that plus insurance tips great thankyou

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

Yeah the list of items serial codes for insurance is something we never would have known if we hadn't experienced it, so hopefully this helps other people makesure they have everything they need if the worst happens. Appreciate you taking time to comment ❤️❤️ good luck on anti smash film 😂😂🥰🥰

@shellygraham2194 Месяц назад

Thanks guys, this was so seriously useful!!

@phillyandkeely Месяц назад

So glad you found it useful Shelly ❤️❤️❤️

@ScottErb 9 дней назад

Wow, sorry this happened to you, but I appreciate your video and I will definitely be applying some of these tips!

@phillyandkeely 9 дней назад

Thanks so much Scott 🥰🥰 glad you found it useful!

@ballygarran 6 месяцев назад

Safe travels. Love from Galway 🇮🇪

@phillyandkeely 6 месяцев назад

Thankyou 🙏

@rattler9uk Год назад

Just what I needed thanks

@phillyandkeely Год назад

💪💪🔐🔐 that's good to know 🥰 hopefully our misfortune will help people better protect themselves.

@marilyncote-miller8010 2 месяца назад

Very good info. Thank you!

@phillyandkeely 2 месяца назад

Thanks Marilyn 🥰🥰 glad you found it useful 💪💪

@stephenbergin9184 Год назад

Hi guys fantastic vlog again love watching you too god bless you both Steve b U.K. 👍

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thanks Steve 🥰🥰

@lindataylor6093 Год назад

Well done guys, I'm sure other van lovers will benefit from this. Cctv stickers could work and when you then have it inside and some idiot did get in, then they are done. Take care and all upgrades are fab. X

@phillyandkeely Год назад

Thanks Linda 🥰🥰🥰 really hope it is useful to other vanlifers 💓💓