External caravan door locks

ceeandcee replied on 27/07/2021 12:44

Posted on 27/07/2021 12:44

Hi everyone

Unfortunately somebody stole our spare caravan key from our car. I’m now thinking of purchasing a Millenco door lock for some added security. However I’m having difficulty working out how to fit one. We have a Lunar Clubman Si which on the inside of the door has a flyscreen frame, some bulkhead, then some conduit, about 7cm in total, there’s then a space of about 8cm before the window frame. I can only imagine that there needs to be a clear space immediately beside the door frame. Has anybody experience of fitting these locks please? Any thoughts hugely appreciated. Many thanks 

JollyKernow replied on 03/08/2021 20:24

Posted on 03/08/2021 13:21 by Tinwheeler

As long as caravans have 'plastic' windows which can easily be opened, there’s little point of fitting door locks solely for security reasons. 

Posted on 03/08/2021 20:24

Totally agree Tw. My caravan was in storage one winter in Cornwall (aren't there lots of sinkholes in Scorrier??) Anyway, someone easily gained access in the storageyell by climbing on the roof and pulling up the heki rooflight over the bed. Flimsy plastic catches took seconds to snap. (I tried it in the lounge area after just to prove the point).

Nowadays I leave nothing of personal value in any vehicle and if and when it comes to it, that's what I pay insurance for.

JK

Tinwheeler replied on 03/08/2021 20:39

Posted on 03/08/2021 20:24 by JollyKernow

Totally agree Tw. My caravan was in storage one winter in Cornwall (aren't there lots of sinkholes in Scorrier??) Anyway, someone easily gained access in the storageyell by climbing on the roof and pulling up the heki rooflight over the bed. Flimsy plastic catches took seconds to snap. (I tried it in the lounge area after just to prove the point).

Nowadays I leave nothing of personal value in any vehicle and if and when it comes to it, that's what I pay insurance for.

JK

Posted on 03/08/2021 20:39

The Tinners knew a thing or two about them old mine shafts.😀

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