Odd monitoring Question

Jul 15, 2006 7 Replies

I have a motorhome that I will be storing (there is no security there) and I want to be able to have the alarm monitored. (I have purchased a cellular backup unit to accomplish this) The problem is that standard monitoring wants it to be a fixed address. (something that this obviously isnt) So, what are my options?



Any number of ways. If where you park it has a fixed address but changes to another fixed address, you just have to keep your CS updated with current information and alarm permits (if required). Another way would be to have CS call you first to confirm the locations.

I've done construction trailers which move around every few months like this...not a problem if you have a flexible CS.

snipped-for-privacy@gmail.com wrote:

Guess mine is not so flexible... Will have to call around... Any suggestions?

You might try telling your CS that you are monitoring a storage space, instead of a motorhome. Then, in zone descriptions, put motorhome door, motorhome motion, etc. What are they gonna say, no? ;-)

Well they probably will... There is no address for the lot where its at...

The reason they want a fixed is address is obviously to know where to send the authorities if you have an alarm event. Any central station worth a crap probably won't monitor a motorhome without some type of special contract language. There's too much liability involved with the potential of dispatching to the wrong address. If you plan on responding to the alarm yourself, you may want to drop the CS monitoring all together and have the alarm panel call you directly via cell. Many control panels have the ability of sending alarm information to a pager or cell phone. I'm sure you realize that there may be gaps in cell coverage and you may not be able to be monitored at all in some locations without a land line.

I used to monitor mobile snack bars for local city parks, the best we could do for addresses was; "such and such park, north east corner behind the east little league backstop". The cops knew what we meant.

Stanley Barthfarkle wrote:

Make one up. Then when they call to tell you about the alarm at such-and-such address you made up, you know where it is really. Also request to the CS NOT to call the local PD. The last thing you want is them trying to find your made up address.

Julian

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