Wheel lock when camping on site

I'm astonished that people fit wheelclamps on campsites and at motorway stops, but there you are, they do. But only in the UK . 

I think CC specify 4 hours?

 I'm not !  After a number years in the in the police and prison service 

Likewise!  Although our insurance company only require one security device to be fitted - whenever our van is sited, I fit both Alko wheel locks, hitchlock and set the alarm and tracker when we are away from it - whatever site we are on..  Like Merve, I use Lock 'n Level and if I am using that, it's just so easy to fit both wheel locks.  Yes, I'm all too well aware that nothing will prevent the most determined thief but anything I can do to make their life as difficult as possible and possibly give me a fighting chance of getting them locked up, then so be it. From experience, most thieves will go for the soft option - I'm just not going to let my van fall into that category!

Well said Richard. That is the sensible approach to a problem that is never going to go away. We , as van owners are in the crosshairs of professional caravan thieves all the time and they strike when least expected. I have had a caravan stolen and it was devastating! Do everything you can to stop these scumbags from making an easy living and never let your guard down. They know everything about your van before they attempt to steal it. They know where the alarm loud speaker is for instance so they can silence that by pushing a screw driver through it - hence- no alarm. So, if you can change to position of the speaker but keep the old speaker in position-  that will confuse them  and not switch of the alarm as they thought it would. The alarm going off may be enough to send them scampering. .  If you have a tracker, make sure it’s well hidden. They can’t search everywhere- it’ll take too long. Another trick is to have an independent system to drive the tracker regardless as to whether  they disconnect the battery or not- again, they will think they have switched it off- until a police car is seen in the rear view mirror 🤣🤣

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The answer to the OP is, depends how much you value your van, personally yes, plus hitch lock. If you get into the habit of putting them on then you will automatically do it whatever site you are. Some site have barriers and security some just an open gate.

Was at a service station once, hubby had gone to the shop, I needed the loo, so went into the caravan, sat there hoping no one would steal the van while I sat there.

 

Err, the OP has a motorhome and is asking about using a wheelclamp. 

Hitchlock? I know, it’s an easy mistake to make. 😁

I know Tinny, but the thread gives people a chance to express their fears, worries and anxiety.

I realise that, Euro, and goodness knows there are a lot of anxieties out there.

I was pointing it out for Cariadon's benefit as she seems to be advising the OP to use a clamp plus hitchlock.