Locking van with roof up

Sue Harris · Sep 10, 2018

We made out first trip this weekend. Most things seem logical and easy to work (so far.....) but when we had the roof up and went for a walk we couldn’t lock the van using the fob.

Pressing the button did nothing so in the end we just used the key to lock it.

Are we being really stupid?

Loz · Sep 10, 2018

It should lock with the fob, sounds like a door was ajar, check on the display that it can see a 5 doors and bonnet open and close. This tell you that all the door switches are working.

Sad · Sep 10, 2018

Also, make sure you disable the interior sensors or pull the top bed down before locking the van... :thumb

Steve&Bev · Sep 10, 2018

Does the roof fabric set off the motion sensor if left up & car locked with fob??

Freeley · Sep 10, 2018

Steve&Bev said:
Does the roof fabric set off the motion sensor if left up & car locked with fob??

It can do especially if it's windy. It's always best to disable the interior and motion sensors if you're going to be away from the van.

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jts46 · Sep 10, 2018

Steve&Bev said:
Does the roof fabric set off the motion sensor if left up & car locked with fob??

Yes it can do, this happened to us in Portugal. The answer we found was to pull internal bed down, close hatch then you can leave van armed.

Sue Harris · Sep 10, 2018

Loz said:
It should lock with the fob, sounds like a door was ajar, check on the display that it can see a 5 doors and bonnet open and close. This tell you that all the door switches are working.

will double check this tonight. I'm pretty sure all the doors were locked. will report back

Docmark · Sep 17, 2018

We have left the roof up when we leave the van but my latest insurance policy renewal states they exclude cover if the roof or windows are left open - now that may refer to a car with a sunroof but I am going to check!

Loz · Sep 17, 2018

Docmark said:
We have left the roof up when we leave the van but my latest insurance policy renewal states they exclude cover if the roof or windows are left open - now that may refer to a car with a sunroof but I am going to check!

I read that clause on my LV renewal today.. need to call them to clarify.