Attempted theft after only one week 😢

crobinson9 - Sorry to hear of your problem which is making you feel very vulnerable just now.  You appear to have taken all precautionary  security measures when you placed the caravan in the storage yard and they took your money so no reason to feel guilty. There is only so much you can do so replace the damaged wheel clamps and enjoy your August trip away.  Don’t give up the idea of a caravan but if it gives you peace of mind get rid of the LMC even if you have to take a financial hit and look for something less attractive to certain people.  Unfortunately, there will always be people who will try (& at times succeed) to take what others have whatever that may be and whatever security measures are in place.  Good luck.

One bit of "security" IF you want your caravan returned after the low lifes have stolen it,is to your vehicle registration or Cris number on the roof of the caravan in large letters as it can be traced ,as not many  will think of checking the roof,but cctv and police can see it,

Taking the wheels off one side and fitting "winter wheels can help but a pain if it is used often for touring

I would change storage site before anything else as they should have security and check all is well. How did the lowlife get in in the first place. Go on CaSSOA website and find a gold rated facility for added security thats closest to you. I travel 1/2 hr to my storage yard but worth it.  

Even a gold storage is not secure enough to deter the low lifes who want to have in their eyes the real prize of the type of caravan the OP has got,as noted when one was taken last year from our very secure inc cctv and alarmed with 24 hr on site staff and two barriers and locked gates to overcome

Very sad to hear of the problem. I am afraid those who say continental twin axle caravans are a particular target for thieves who want to live in them. Having said that all makes are subject to theft at times like everything else in life so all you can do is your best to protect them. It is good to see that the Bulldog clamps worked. They are probably looking for something less secure now.

I have tried registering with CRiS not easy as it is imported - I have to send photos of everything to then get VIN numbers etched in etc etc so will sort this as soon as I can. Thank you. 

Storage facility have been really good and to be fair are equally as upset as myself.  Just really bad luck.  I am going to stick with it.  I love the van and they aren’t going to ruin it for me. Thanks for the advice . 

More than one and half hours away so not really practical for me. Was lucky to get this one-  the one we really wanted had an 18month waiting list that I am on.  The good thing I suppose is that this may make the storage place a little more on guard.  Things can become complacent when you never get any trouble I suppose.  

Funnily enough - the company I brought the van from also recommended the same thing.  They said they have never heard of a van being removed with these on even if I used these throughout the winter months at least there is piece of mind.   Thanks for the advice I think I will look into these and how easy they are to fit and remove.  Maybe use the bulldog clamps whilst away and these whilst in storage .  Thanks for your advice it’s really fab x

At this moment in time the Police have neither the Resources nor the willpower to tackle the "small" crimes and inconveniences that affect ordinary citizens, such as property crime. This applies whether it is a caravan, motorhome, households, cars, mobile phones, bank accounts etc. Until society decides that it has had enough then this situation will continue.

There has been some good advice given above. All that you can do is your best and if you give up you are indirectly giving in to these scum who couldn't care less about whether their actions have any affect upon you. So I hope you have the resolve to carry on. Unfortunately your choice of caravan is one that the travelling community, both here and abroad, like. To reduce the chance of a repeat either fit the JSB Hublock or change your caravan to a different model.

Good luck whatever you decide.