Wheel clamp and hitch lock security

Evening all, we are just in the process of purchasing our first caravan. I am confused as to what would be the best security device to fit 1, on the wheels 2, hitch. Any comments or advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

Write your comments here...Hi I have both on my caravan

personaly I would fit security to the hitch and the wheels it will make your insurance cheaper Mention it when you take out caravan insurance

I was planning on fitting both, but I was wondering what brand of devices to fit, there are so many out there. I was after other owners recommendations please.

Fit the best (not dearest) you can get. Don't rely on less than three items.

Remember, what you are buying is time. To convince thieves that another van will be an easier mark.

We have the AL_KO AKS hitch lock that is designed to fit on their AKS stabiliser hitches, we have it for about 10 years. We also have their wheel lock that fits onto the chassis. And then a bulldog euro clamp. As has been said you're just trying to make it as difficult as possible. Mind you we have also the van stotred on a gold storage site and a tracker. Touch wood no probelms so far.

Both my caravan wheels have clamps, also the hitch lock. In addition I store my van with the hitch lower to the ground than the rear and I have Milenco locks on the rear corner steadies so that the front cannot be lifted and hitched onto a thieves vehicle.

Do all you can to stop them taking it away but don't forget that the bad guys can get into your van quicker than you can with your key. Don't leave anything in there which you can't replace.

Does your new caravan have a receiver for an Alko wheel lock?

https://secure.al-ko.co.uk

They are considered to be very difficult to remove without the key.

This might give you more information

http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/helpandadvice/technicalhelp/looking-after-your-unit/keeping-your-unit-secure/

Thanks for all your comments, think I'll probably go for the alko wheel lock, and also the alko hitch lock.

Thanks for all your comments, think I'll probably go for the alko wheel lock, and also the alko hitch lock.

Just be aware that the Alko wheel lock would not be very easy to fit unless you have a power mover. We have an Alko wheel lock and it is a great bit of kit but it takes a bit of practice getting it lined up. It cannot be positioned where the inflator is located, so sometimes some shuffling is required, particularly if you are limited for space in storage. All very easy with a mover, but without much more difficult.