Posted on 30/09/2016 19:53
Hi,
so I have a deposit on my first caravan and will be picking it up in 3 weeks. I have purchased a hitch lock, alko axel lock and I will get a corner steady lock,a wheel clamp and a hitch post for when it is not in use at home.
I was wondering what level of security people had when they are on site.
Thanks
Posted on 01/10/2016 13:45
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."
I appreciate that, but as said, a caravan being dragged along via a bit of chain is going to raise a little suspicion .... far easier to drill or gring a hitch lock off
Posted on 01/10/2016 15:47
As stated on another thread, a hitch cover is a good way of keeping secret from passers by,what type and make of hitch lock is fitted, if any . An Awning does the same for wheel clamps, thieves like to know Exactly what they are up against, extra time removing it could be the differance between getting caught in the act or not.
Posted on 01/10/2016 17:47
As stated on another thread, a hitch cover is a good way of keeping secret from passers by,what type and make of hitch lock is fitted, if any . An Awning does the same for wheel clamps, thieves like to know Exactly what they are up against, extra time removing it could be the differance between getting caught in the act or not.
Never thought of that. I suppose it's not difficult to look under the hitch cover or into the awning but doing so could arouse suspicion.
Posted on 02/10/2016 20:16
When we are on site we use a hitch lock and an awning. I .....
Easily sorted with a Stanley knife
Write your comments here... I cannot see a thief using a Stanley knife to remove an awning on site as it would attract attention. Frankly an awning is so time consuming to remove I just do not see it happening but you never know.
Posted on 02/10/2016 20:37
When we are on site we use a hitch lock and an awning. I .....
Easily sorted with a Stanley knife
Write your comments here... I cannot see a thief using a Stanley knife to remove an awning on site as it would attract attention. Frankly an awning is so time consuming to remove I just do not see it happening but you never know.
Time consuming? Hence the use of a Stanley knife 
ashneedham
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