Robeno replied on 09/08/2018 19:35
Posted on 09/08/2018 19:35
A Gentle reminder to all club members,review your security when pitched on a club site .
Broomfield Farm has 30 + seasonal pitches in the summer season.
For the past 8 years I have been fortunate enough to have enjoyed many summers in East Sussex.
Monday night ...Broomfield farm had visitors on the site ,persons with vehicles managed to steal three caravans.
They drove in through the open gate ,removed security devices from the caravans and towed them back through the open gates.and away.
A gentle reminder to the caravan and motorhome club review your security,
In 8 years I have had a seasonal pitch at Broomfield Farm,the gate access has never been shut and never locked any time.
I now think the club should review the security immediately.
shutting a wooden farm gate and locking it with a chain and padlock at night ,as is proposed now,may not be enough deterrent.
Our visitors can easily drive in during daylight hours and achieve the same outcome.
it is not fair to put this burden on to the wardens. they cannot guard the site 24 /7.
If they could should they challenge let alone tackle this type of person and lifestyle that steals caravans on a regular basis.?
Robeno
Caravanner