security system

[mgr1930]

We have a 2250rk and will be using it and then leaving it for a week or two or more at a campgrounds and go back and forth to the unit .
I am considering using the Ring security package with motion, door sensors and cameras but not sure from that point what works best to hook up to a router and then
WiFi or internet and what others are using that works and can be hooked up to the electricity so that the batteries do not run out before you return to the unit .
I use two of the Ring Cameras at home and with their app I can see what is going on and get a history of events as well as I could connect it to contact me if an alarm has gone off .
Suggestions on what others are doing would be great
Thanks
Milo

[jkwilson]

The internet connection is going to be the biggest obstacle.

[Ynot4me2]

Ya, you'll need a good reasonably stable internet connection. None of the campgrounds I've been to have that though.

[NB Canada]

I rarely even lock my trailer
I have never found rv’ers to be the burglar type
YMMV


2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 crew

[llr2800]

I believe simply safe works over its own cell connection

[traveldawg]

I believe simply safe works over its own cell connection

yuuup!!! I kind of line the Simplysafe system idea. I don't know exactly how the cellular system works versus the WiFi, but it's a pretty neat system.

[Jerryr]

yuuup!!! I kind of line the Simplysafe system idea. I don't know exactly how the cellular system works versus the WiFi, but it's a pretty neat system.

SimplySafe has 2 cellular carriers they use. AT&T and Verizon. My neighbor originally had the AT&T communicator and it did not work. They swapped it out for a Verizon Communicator and it’s been problem free.

Different areas require different carriers.

[more tired since retired]

Just get a big, barky dog and put a sign by the door saying "Please don't feed the dog"

[TheGould]

We use an LTE router to remotely access our rig. Data usage is minimal for checking cameras and receiving alerts. You will need to work through the dynamic IP address challenge however - the public address used by the router will randomly change so you need a way to keep the domain used by the router consistent. There are services that will automatically register the IP every few minutes but then you’ll need a device to run the agent. For this I use a raspberry Pi.

Once you get this figured out it doesn’t matter what security system you use. I use Wyze.

[Jerryr]

We use an LTE router to remotely access our rig. Data usage is minimal for checking cameras and receiving alerts. You will need to work through the dynamic IP address challenge however - the public address used by the router will randomly change so you need a way to keep the domain used by the router consistent. There are services that will automatically register the IP every few minutes but then you’ll need a device to run the agent. For this I use a raspberry Pi.

Once you get this figured out it doesn’t matter what security system you use. I use Wyze.

That’s a bit too complicated for the typical user. It’s best to just order a SimpliSafe system. Easy to set up, live person telephone tech support and if you don’t like it or it doesn’t meet your needs send it back. They even pay for return postage.

I’m a tech guy so I do my own security systems. In my trailer at the storage yard I had a MiFi hotspot, a laptop running BlueIris software for cameras, laptop monitored external ip and uploaded changes to dydns.com to handle ip changes, have my own domain through dydns (free for life) and a Honeywell alarm self monitored through internet using an EyezOn box. Events are instantly sent to my phone and wife’s phone via text and email. Cameras monitored through blueiris. The only ongoing cost is the MiFi router.

At both my home and my cabin I’ve installed Honeywell Vista 20P systems with a cellular communicator through Alula https://alula.com/ and redundant IP monitoring through EyezOn The main house has live operator monitoring and the cabin is self monitored. All self installed.

Again, SimpliSafe monthly cellular monitoring is relatively inexpensive. I think it’s about $16/mo. Best way for a normal user.