Security

ScreenName6F617E4236 replied on 07/01/2022 21:17

Posted on 07/01/2022 21:17

Just had an attempt to steal my MH, smashed side window, gained access but couldn't start it. I want to visually deter thieves. What's best? A wheel clamp, if so which is best - I have an Eldiss Autoquest. A steering wheel lock, if so which is best?

Tinwheeler replied on 07/01/2022 21:51

Posted on 07/01/2022 21:51

Hard luck.

A steering wheel lock is a great visual deterrent and harder for a thief to remove than a wheel clamp. I have an ancient one but people say the modern day Diskloks are good.

Navigateur replied on 08/01/2022 08:43

Posted on 08/01/2022 08:43

If a thief wants to steal it they can bring a flat bed recovery truck and winch it on regardless of physical devices.  Good reports of tracker devices that tell where it has gone.

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SeasideBill replied on 08/01/2022 10:58

Posted on 08/01/2022 00:53 by old ludlovian

Take the main battery out what thief is going to bring one with him 

Posted on 08/01/2022 10:58

Taking the battery out of the current model Ducato located under the cab floor is a real faff.

old ludlovian replied on 08/01/2022 14:09

Posted on 08/01/2022 14:09

Precisely Bill, I’ve got all the time in the world to faff about, a thief hasn’t, he wants to be gone in 60 seconds!

Randomcamper replied on 08/01/2022 15:37

Posted on 08/01/2022 15:37

I'm not sure there is one single item of security equipment or action that on it's own would prevent theft, although taking all 4 wheels off when not using it may be a good start......undecided

 

We have 3 dusk to dawn security lights and 4 CCTV cameras pointing at it. It gets blocked in by two cars, each alarmed, at night,  and we park it facing inwards so it would have to be reversed out, and the dog sleeps in the hall, with a glass panel adjacent to the front door so he can watch it. Any activity at all on the drive and he goes berserk...!!   Further, the missus works from home and can see it all day.....

Might all be a bit much, but it works for us so far ( fingers crossed !).....

JVB66 replied on 08/01/2022 15:46

Posted on 08/01/2022 15:46

On our last motor caravan, a 54 reg Boxer ,I fitted a detachable steering wheel ,try driving that away and it made for simple drivers seat to swivel as well 

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