Security Posts

A near neighbour of mine has just had one installed at the rear of his motorhome.

Another neighbour, who knows about these things, stated that any 4x4 would remove it in one easy movement. I think he may be right!

I have always  assumed that visible deterrents will put the opportunist off but never stop a targeted theft.

However those that are deployed in urban situations, normally electrically operated and for traffic control, are very secure with large posts and deep foundations.  

Good luck whatever you decide.

Couldn't agree more. If they want your van they'll have it as the saying goes. Professional caravan thieves see these things as a mere hindrance not a deterrent. The scum that stole mine were not put off by a few difficulties. They drive over two fields, filled in a ditch,  cut through a 30,000 volt fence, overcame 2 alarm systems, wheel clamp, hitch lock and goodbye caravan!! So a security post is a nuisance to them! That's all.

I expect good ones are not cheap, perhaps something like this. 

David

Cheers.

I know that it is only a deterrent for an opportunist but the van is parked on a drive in a cul-de-sac and hidden around a corner. The neighbours would hear an axle grinder (providing they've switched their hearing aids on) and we have managed without one for over 25 years. 

If anything the fitting of one is probably more for my peace of mind insofar as I can say I tried. Might be better with something like an anti tilt alarm or similar. I was thinking of a moat but after Merve's experience not sure this would work. Boy they really wanted yours didn't they.

Yes, they really did- an island bed Elddis Crusader! 

I keep my van in a high security 2 van compound owned by my mate. 

Our two vans are kept securely behind two 8ft heavy gates, which are then in turn prevented from being opened by a rising security bollard and a very heavy horizontal round barrier pole 4''in Diameter. The two vans are also secured by Alco Wheel locks and heavy duty hitch locks.

The area is under 24 hr CCTV  surveillance which we can both access via our mobile phones.  However he has gone one stage even further with a very heavy security bollard cemented into the ground.  He has welded a tow ball on top of the bollard, and when at home his caravan is hitched to that secure bollard with a hitchcock protecting it.  both vans are also alarmed of course.

Being ex cops, we are both  a bit security minded. Especially him because his twin axle van is like a magnet to ********rs.  It was stolen once from a less secure paddock. But they didn't get far!!!

TF

Hope you don't lose all the combinations and keys TF?

Oh, you have 5 spare sets in the bank, I didn't realise that

If normal storage sites did that nobody would be able to afford to use them

EJB986.  Accepted, but as my mate was stung once (pride only as we got the van back double quick).

We decided never again! So perhaps we went a bit over the top, but it is really good to press an app on your phone and to look at a live picture of your van, all nice & snug. And know if some b******d wants to take it, they are going to get a very nasty surprise!

Downside, - true, - I do seem to have a lot of keys and passwords!

Plus side. The Ins Co, have been to have a look, and we do have a very nice discount!

TF

The storage facility i use have these at the only entrance and exit.

something similar at CC storage at Cadeside site.