| Perhaps better known for car security, Toad has | | | | simply habitation protection. |
| been the chosen alarm for the Motorhome owner for | | | | Both come as standard with comprehensive cab |
| many years. | | | | protection, protecting the cab doors and bonnet via |
| Initially, aggressive and powerful marketing made it as | | | | trigger switches and immobilises the Motorhome |
| close to a household name as you can get within the | | | | engine. However, it also provides cab interior |
| vehicle security sector. However, installers and end | | | | protection using ultrasonic sensors which detect |
| users very quickly realised that the product provided | | | | windows being broken and a 120dB battery back-up |
| not just a cost effective solution, but incredible and | | | | siren is installed under the bonnet, which will continue |
| unrivalled reliability, which served to help cement its | | | | to sound even if the Motorhome battery is |
| place in the market. | | | | disconnected or the wires to the alarm or siren are |
| Companies soon took into account that, even after | | | | tampered with, or even if they are cut. |
| approximately 12 months on the market, very few | | | | System 2 incorporates a wireless interface that |
| products were being returned as faulty. Considering | | | | allows the alarm to have wireless sensors added to it. |
| the quantities of units sold, this was quite simply | | | | The most popular interface used is wireless infra red |
| amazing. | | | | PIR sensors and wireless magnetic contact or reed |
| Today, there is a strong focus on Toad's Sterling | | | | switches. |
| range; made striking by the unique silver moon | | | | The use of wireless sensors is beneficial in many |
| shaped remote control. The Sterling One (also known | | | | ways. First, the installer doesn't need to remove |
| as System 1 and System 2) is insurance approved to | | | | habitation trim, cupboards or upholstery, which is |
| Thatcham Category 1 standards, meaning it | | | | extremely important. Secondly, as there are no wires |
| incorporates a full alarm and immobiliser and is | | | | trailing from one end of the Motorhome to the other |
| recognised by all UK insurance companies. | | | | (often underneath the vehicle) there is no chance of |
| The Thatcham approval may in some cases generate | | | | these wires being traced and then cut or bypassed. |
| a discount on insurance premiums and is also a | | | | Third, adding additional sensors as and when required |
| guarantee that the product is tried and tested! | | | | is simple! Areas like garages or lockers, which would |
| The Sterling One is operated by remote control (two | | | | typically be very difficult to secure, can be done so in |
| will be provided), thus giving Motorhomes that have | | | | seconds. |
| central locking the capability to allow users the option | | | | System 2 comes with two wireless sensors; an infra |
| of controlled central locking( allowing the user to lock | | | | red PIR motion sensor for the habitation area and a |
| and unlock the Motorhome doors when they arm and | | | | magnetic contact switch for the habitation entrance. |
| disarm the alarm). | | | | This makes System 2 a comprehensive yet |
| The Sterling One is available in two options; System 1 | | | | affordable security system, suitable for almost all |
| and System 2. The difference between the two is | | | | pre-2006 Motorhomes, with unrivalled reliability! |