TrackedEngine kill ready
RecordingPenarth Road, CardiffA brand new Renault van came into our Cardiff workshop before it had done a single job. In fact, the owner runs a construction and property maintenance business. So the van carries his tools, and his livelihood. He wanted Renault van security sorted on day one, not after the first break-in.
So we fitted two things. First, an Eco-Trak S5 tracker with a built-in immobiliser and smartphone engine kill. Second, a Thinkware ARC 700 twin dash cam, with the rear camera turned to watch the tools in the back. So here is how it all works, and why.
Of course, many of our security customers drive cars, like the Corvette we fitted a similar tracker to. However, a work van has a different risk: the tools inside can be worth more than the van.
Watch the Renault Van Security Build
First, here is the whole job in 30 seconds, including how the engine kill and the cameras work.
The tracker, the engine kill and the twin cameras, in 30 seconds.
What Went Into This Renault Van Security Install
- Eco-Trak S5 tracker with a built-in immobiliser, hidden in the van.
- Smartphone engine kill, so the owner can stop the van restarting from his phone.
- Driver ID tag on the keys, so the tracker knows who is driving.
- Thinkware ARC 700 front camera recording the road in 4K UHD.
- Thinkware ARC 700 rear camera in 2K QHD, watching the tools in the load area.
- Everything wired in and tested with the owner before the van left the workshop.
The Tracker: Eco-Trak S5 With Engine Kill
First, an S5 tracker is a Thatcham-category stolen vehicle tracker. In short, it reports where the van is, and a monitoring team watches for alerts around the clock. Also, Eco-Trak says its team works with the police to recover vehicles.
This one also has an immobiliser built in. So if the van is ever taken, or moved when it should not be, the owner can stop it from restarting using his phone. You can find out more about the trackers we fit on our car tracker fitting in Cardiff page, or on Eco-Trak’s own site.
Renault Van Security Starts With the Keys
Driver ID tagNext, S5 trackers use driver recognition. In practice, the tag travels on the keys with the driver. Then, if the van moves without it, the tracker raises the alarm.
On top of that, the owner gets the app on his phone. As a result, he can see the van, get alerts and use the engine kill wherever he is.
The Cameras: Thinkware ARC 700, Front and Back
Meanwhile, the Thinkware ARC 700 is a twin-camera dash cam. The front camera records in 4K UHD, and the rear camera records in 2K QHD. It also has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS, so footage is easy to view on a phone, and clips are tagged with where they were recorded.
Why the Rear Camera Faces the Tools
Here is the bit most people don’t expect. After all, a panel van has no rear window. So a rear dash cam can’t usefully look out of the back, the way it would in a car. Instead, we mounted it high at the back of the load area, facing in. That way, it records anyone who opens the doors and goes for the tools.
1 · Front 4K
2 · ARC 700
Rear 2KRenault Van Security While Parked
Of course, vans are usually broken into when they are parked, not when they are being driven. The ARC 700 has a parking mode, so when it is wired in permanently it can keep watch while the van is parked. Find out more on our dash cam and vehicle CCTV installation page.
Why Fit Van Security at a Specialist?
Cheap trackers and plug-in dash cams are easy to buy. However, a tracker is only as good as where it is hidden, and a dash cam is only useful if it is wired to keep recording. So every install here is done in our workshop, never on a driveway. Then we test the tracker alerts and the cameras with the owner before the van leaves.
We also fit van security to fleets and trades vans, alongside cameras and audio. For example, we fitted a reversing camera to a VW Crafter parts van for Porsche Centre Newport.
Renault Van Security in Cardiff and South Wales
Our workshop is at Unit C1, West Point Industrial Estate, Penarth Road, Cardiff CF11 8JQ. Also, trades and fleet customers come to us from Penarth, Barry, Newport, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Pontypridd and the Vale of Glamorgan. In short, if your van carries your living, it is worth protecting.
Eco-Trak S5B&B AudioconceptsRenault Van Security: Your Questions Answered
Can you fit a tracker with engine kill to a Renault van?
Yes. We fitted this Renault van with an Eco-Trak S5 tracker that has a built-in immobiliser. As a result, the owner can stop the van restarting from his phone. We fit trackers to most vans and cars, and we check your vehicle when you book.
Is Renault van security worth it for a trades business?
Yes, in our experience. A trades van often carries tools worth more than the van itself. So a tracker helps get the van back and can stop it being driven. Meanwhile, a rear camera facing the load area records anyone who goes for the tools.
Can a dash cam record the tools in the back of a van?
Yes. On a panel van with no rear window, we can mount the rear camera inside, facing the load area. On this Renault van, the Thinkware ARC 700 rear camera watches the tools and records in 2K QHD.
Does a van tracker need a subscription?
Yes, monitored trackers do. In fact, the subscription pays for the monitoring service and is paid to the tracker company, not to us. We help you set it up and test the alerts before the van leaves our Cardiff workshop.
Do you fit van security for fleets?
Yes. We fit trackers, dash cams and cameras to single trades vans and to fleets. Call us on 029 2070 7275 or send your van details through our quote form, and we will suggest the right setup.
In short, good Renault van security protects the van and what is inside it. So if you have a new van, or tools worth protecting, give us a ring before something goes missing.
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