Odd monitoring Question

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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?

 

[Crash]

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.

 

[[email protected]]

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

 

[Stanley Barthfarkle]

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? ;-)

 

[[email protected]]

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

 

[J.]

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?

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.

 

[Crash]

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.

 

[julian]

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

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