Security when on site

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Frankly hitchlocks are useless as they can be overcome by a length of chain wrapped round the A frame.  ....

I'm curious as to how you'd wrap a chain around the A frame such that you could suport the weight of the hitch There are no holes in my A frame ..... there's a cover over it .... and I'm sure that you'd atract a little attention dragging a caravan with a chain

...Where theres a will theres a way

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Frankly hitchlocks are useless as they can be overcome by a length of chain wrapped round the A frame.  ....

I'm curious as to how you'd wrap a chain around the A frame such that you could suport the weight of the hitch There are no holes in my A frame ..... there's a cover over it .... and I'm sure that you'd atract a little attention dragging a caravan with a chain

...Where theres a will theres a way

I'm sure it'd just be easier to drill the hitch lock's barrel than faff with bits of chain

It could also depend on what your insurance policy might stipulate.

Which, to some extent, depends on what you wish to use. On previous caravan I had a hitchlock and a wheel clamp. As I would not always wish to faff with a wheel clamp on site I cose to use a hitchlock only and forego any addition discount for a wheel clamp although I would use it at home and on some sites.

Now I choose not to use a hitchlock and simply use an Alko wheel lock in addition to alarm/tracker

I always use a hitchlock and wheel clamp. Neither take long to fit and well worth it in my opinion.

I use wheel clamp - hitchlock - I am not giving my insurance companmy an excuse not to pay out - they have enough already !

My policy states must use all those devices - at ALL times - even if stopping on motorway services if left unattended.

Your 'van is a big investment.

I always use a hitchlock and wheel clamp. Neither take long to fit and well worth it in my opinion.

Write your comments here...I agree. But use an Alko wheel lock instead of a clamp.

My policy exclusions (CC) 

Theft or attempted theft of the Caravan if left unhitched from a towing vehicle for a period exceeding 8 hours, if it is not immobilised or protected against theft or unlawful removal by the use of one of the following: hitchlock, wheelclamp, heavy duty chain or immobiliser or an alarm system. 

When we are on site we use a hitch lock and an awning.  I do think that there are usually people/warden about on site, and many sites have security barriers anyway.

David

It is strange. OH would happily leave her purse etc in the caravan when she goes off for a shower etc or maybe if we stroll from site somewhere. The strange part is that she would not leave it in the car glovebox when the car is infact much more secure? Even stranger - If she goes off for a shower she will ask me not to lock the doors if I go off somewhere on site as she has not got her keys! 

I'm curious as to how you'd wrap a chain around the A frame such that you could suport the weight of the hitch There are no holes in my A frame ..... there's a cover over it ....

You just bash a hole in the cover using a hammer! These are thieves remember, who are not concerned about damage.

"Locks deter only honest men."