Protecting your motorhome is about more than locking the doors. If your vehicle does not have a full factory alarm system, an aftermarket alarm can add another layer of security and help protect both the vehicle and its contents.
At Southdowns Motorhomes, we can arrange fitting of the Autowatch 695CAN alarm system for compatible motorhomes and campervans at our service centre.
The Autowatch 695CAN is a Thatcham CAT 2-1 approved alarm upgrade designed to work with a wide range of modern vehicle electrical systems, including CAN Bus vehicles.
Contact our team with the details of your motorhome or campervan and we can check suitability and discuss the fitting options available.
Autowatch 695CAN Motorhome Alarm
The Autowatch 695CAN is designed for vehicles that already have an immobiliser but require an approved alarm system to provide additional intrusion protection.
For compatible vehicles, it can integrate with the vehicle’s existing electronics and operate using the original remote control.
That means normal locking and unlocking remains familiar, without having to carry a separate alarm remote as standard.
The system can be used with:
- Full CAN Bus vehicles
- Semi-CAN Bus vehicles
- Vehicles using conventional wiring
- Compatible motorhomes and campervans requiring an alarm upgrade
Suitability depends on the base vehicle, model, year and electrical system, so we recommend checking compatibility before arranging installation.
Why Fit an Alarm to Your Motorhome?
Motorhomes can contain a considerable amount of equipment and personal belongings, particularly when travelling or touring.
An alarm provides an additional deterrent against unauthorised entry and can alert people nearby if the system is triggered.
It is also worth remembering that remote central locking does not necessarily mean your motorhome has a full alarm system.
Some vehicles may already have an immobiliser and remote locking but no complete alarm system. This is one reason owners choose to add an aftermarket alarm.
If you are unsure what security equipment is already fitted to your motorhome, speak to our team and we can help you establish what may be suitable.
Thatcham CAT 2-1 Approved Alarm
The Autowatch 695CAN is a Thatcham CAT 2-1 approved alarm upgrade.
CAT 2-1 refers to an alarm system designed to upgrade a vehicle that already has a qualifying immobiliser.
This makes it particularly relevant to vehicles where immobilisation is already fitted but additional alarm protection is required.
Insurance requirements vary between providers and individual policies. If your insurer has specified a particular standard of alarm or security system, we recommend confirming their requirements before installation.
Works With Your Vehicle’s Existing Remote
On compatible vehicles, the Autowatch 695CAN operates from the motorhome’s original remote control.
Lock the vehicle using your normal remote and the alarm can arm with it. Unlocking the vehicle disarms the system in the normal way.
This helps keep day-to-day use simple while adding an alarm system to the vehicle.
What Is CAN Bus?
CAN Bus stands for Controller Area Network.
It is an electronic communications system used by many modern vehicles. It allows different electronic components within the vehicle to communicate with one another without requiring separate wiring for every individual function.
The Autowatch 695CAN has been designed to work with compatible CAN Bus systems, as well as semi-CAN Bus and conventionally wired vehicles.
You do not need to know which system your motorhome uses before contacting us. Give us the vehicle details and suitability can be checked before fitting is arranged.
Motorhome and Campervan Compatibility
Motorhomes can be more complicated than standard cars because the completed vehicle combines a base vehicle with a motorhome conversion.
Compatibility therefore needs to be checked for the individual vehicle.
Useful information to have when contacting us includes:
- Motorhome or campervan make
- Model
- Registration number
- Year of manufacture
- Base vehicle, if known
From there, we can discuss whether the Autowatch 695CAN is suitable and the next steps for arranging fitting.
Alarm Fitting at Southdowns Motorhomes
Autowatch 695CAN fitting can be arranged through our Southdowns Motorhomes service centre.
We can discuss your vehicle, check suitability and arrange the installation as part of your visit.
If you are already planning other servicing or accessory work, speak to our team about whether the alarm installation can be arranged around your visit.
Protect Your Motorhome With an Autowatch Alarm
Whether you use your motorhome for weekends away, longer touring holidays or trips across Europe, security is worth considering before you travel.
The Autowatch 695CAN provides a Thatcham CAT 2-1 approved alarm upgrade for compatible vehicles while retaining straightforward operation through the vehicle’s original remote control.
To find out whether it is suitable for your motorhome or campervan, contact Southdowns Motorhomes with your vehicle details.
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Written by the Southdowns Motorhomes team. With decades of experience supplying premium motorhomes to UK and European customers, our team understands what makes a vehicle suitable for serious touring.
