Wheel clamp and hitch lock security

I totally agree with the comment that all you are doing is buying time. I am using Alko wheel lock and hitch lock. I've also got other security devices. Have you had a look at http://www.soldsecure.com  Plus check what your insurance company will accept.

The ALKO wheel lock is probably the best security device on the market but can be a problem to line up. For more standard wheel clamps I would go for the Nemisis. 

If you fit the Alko wheel lock I can see no point in fitting a hitch lock unless the insurance needs this. Hitchlocks will not deter any thief who can tackle the ALKO as all you need is a length of stout rope or for the best thieves a metal bracket that fits over the a frame to bypass them. 

I could sell you a picture of my Mother- in-law,, if that doesn't scare would be thieves nothing will!.  

We use an Alko Wheel Lock + Hitchlock don`t forget your insurance company will probably want to know which security devices you are using and this will effect premiums. Alko are considered amongst the best but nothing is 100%

If your caravan is a twin axle you will need two wheel locks on the same side (normally near side on Uk caravans) if you want to benefit from the CC insurance etc. The Al-Ko wheel lock is light and not bulky which is good but as mentioned is difficult to line up as the freeplay tolerance is very tight. For this reason a power mover makes life easier as you can watch for the receiving unit being lined up centrally between the wheel spokes.

If your caravan is a twin axle you will need two wheel locks on the same side (normally near side on Uk caravans) if you want to benefit from the CC insurance etc. The Al-Ko wheel lock is light and not bulky which is good but as mentioned is difficult to line up as the freeplay tolerance is very tight. For this reason a power mover makes life easier as you can watch for the receiving unit being lined up centrally between the wheel spokes.

Tirril, just out of interest, how does one ensure that both wheels link up so that their respective locks can be positioned betwen the spokes. Surely by the law of averages one of the wheels will not line up properly.

If your caravan is a twin axle you will need two wheel locks on the same side (normally near side on Uk caravans) if you want to benefit from the CC insurance etc. The Al-Ko wheel lock is light and not bulky which is good but as mentioned is difficult to line up as the freeplay tolerance is very tight. For this reason a power mover makes life easier as you can watch for the receiving unit being lined up centrally between the wheel spokes.

Tirril, just out of interest, how does one ensure that both wheels link up so that their respective locks can be positioned betwen the spokes. Surely by the law of averages one of the wheels will not line up properly.

Unless you are very lucky you will need to jack up the caravan to align one wheel.

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.

Point to bear in mind there are a few brands of caravans that are not built on Alko chassis so alko product may not fit the hitch.

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If your caravan is a twin axle you will need two wheel locks on the same side (normally near side on Uk caravans) if you want to benefit from the CC insurance etc. The Al-Ko wheel lock is light and not bulky which is good but as mentioned is difficult to line up as the freeplay tolerance is very tight. For this reason a power mover makes life easier as you can watch for the receiving unit being lined up centrally between the wheel spokes.

Tirril, just out of interest, how does one ensure that both wheels link up so that their respective locks can be positioned betwen the spokes. Surely by the law of averages one of the wheels will not line up properly.

Unless you are very lucky you will need to jack up the caravan to align one wheel.

That's what I thought one would have to do. Not ideal if it's hissing down!!

In my opinion, fitting just one Alko to a TA is a waste of time.  All the thief has to do is deflate the tyre on the wheel the one lock is fitted to, and drag it away.  There is also the problem of not being able to access the jacking points if a motor mover is fitted. This is why I have opted for the Lock 'n Level which makes the process of fitting both Alkos very simple.