Wheel lock when camping on site
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Wherenext replied on 08/07/2018 12:42
Nashsgt replied on 08/07/2018 12:49
Posted on 08/07/2018 12:42 by WherenextWhat does your insurer require?
Wherenext replied on 08/07/2018 12:55
Posted on 08/07/2018 12:55
If you are staying on a wardened CMC site then there should be no problems at all. We have a caravan and always put the hitch lock on together with the alarm but it is an insurance requirement and also just habit.
Your steering column lock should be sufficient but if you venture onto CLs then I would advise using the clamp. We've not had any problems on CLs either but some of them are in remote locations or sometimes do not have anyone directly looking over them, e.g. farmers working etc.
DavidKlyne replied on 08/07/2018 13:00
Posted on 08/07/2018 13:00
It has never crossed my mind to have a wheel clamp on my motorhome although I did on my previous caravan. I do have a Strikeback Alarm and a factory fitted immobilser fitted which hopefully would be some deterrent. I know we can't take anything for granted but I always think of campsites as relatively safe places. If you would feel safer using a wheel clamp have a look at the Bulldog Euro clamp which whilst still quite heavy is more compact than most.
David
Nashsgt replied on 08/07/2018 13:06
Tinwheeler replied on 08/07/2018 13:19
Posted on 08/07/2018 13:19
A wheel clamp on site would be a real pain in my view. We don’t even possess one.
On site we rely on the vehicle's own security and, in a public car park, will add a steering wheel lock which also acts as a visible deterrent.
I'd leave the wheel clamp at home, Nash.
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huskydog replied on 08/07/2018 14:51
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Takethedogalong replied on 08/07/2018 15:08
cyberyacht replied on 08/07/2018 18:39
Posted on 08/07/2018 18:39
Security requirements for caravans and motorhomes differ. A MH is basically a large expensive car with car type security. It came with a tracker fitted in addition to the normal immobiliser/alarm. The only additional security I've added is a steering wheel heavy duty "Stoplock" which acts as a visual deterrent.
Nashsgt
Motorhomer