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Thanks for all of your replies, they're much appreciated.

It's on our front drive - so hopefully unlikely to be winched onto a flatbed truck - but you never know!

I've heard good reports of the https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-security/disklok-steering-lock-silver-small-743849.html so will get one of those once I've checked the size of my steering wheel [Peugot Boxer base]. I'll also look at how easy it is to remove the battery which is under the passenger footwell floor panel - I agree this will help stop them actually stealing it, but not a deterrent to breaking into it, for that I may still get a wheel clamp. I've been recommended by the police to ensure it's a B.S. rated one - any recommendations of which?

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I had a Land Rover stolen from a hospital car park despite having a steering wheel cover/clamp fitted.  It was winched onto a recovery truck as shown in the CCTV.

An alarm relies on you, or someone else, taking action as a result of the alert. So that's OK if you think that you rushing out will deter the gang of thugs into stopping their actions - though on the other hand it may only result in personal injury.

It all depends on whether one is trying to protect one's property from the occasional opportunistic thief, or an organised gang stealing vehicles to order.

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A visual deterrent🤷🏻‍♂️🤔

Check out the clubs security info re Sold Secure for caravans. Caravan or MH makes no difference.

https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/advice-and-training/taking-care-of-your-outfit/caravan-security/

Ultimately, make sure you have a good insurance policy and don't leave anything in the van that you couldn’t bear to lose.

We have a Disklok and its easy to use when going to supermarket etc.  Also alarm with visible flashing light as well as a tracker which of course is invisible but if van is moved or battery removed etc. it will alert the tracker company (Vodafone) who will contact us and they can also stop the engine remotely.

Thanks.

I've fitted a Disklok now and beefed up the security lighting on my drive - have the police coming to suggest any further property security measures. Any recommended brands for a wheel clamp?

We have a concreted in security post that is locked with a padlock, with not enough room to get around it. Also a steering lock and the usual lights alarms and a dog!!

It's also out of sight form the road, but know that's not possible for everyone.