Wheel lock when camping on site
49 replies
richardandros replied on 25/07/2018 13:18
Posted on 25/07/2018 13:18
If you have a tracker, make sure it’s well hidden.
That made me chuckle, Merve. I've had the van three years, and I still haven't found it. When I bought the van, I had Tracker fit an active one as opposed to the passive one that Bailey fit as standard (waste of space) and when I rang them to ask them where it was, they wouldn't tell me (even if they knew, of course!). I suppose my past experiences make me ultra cautious, to the extent that I have even fitted CCTV around the house with one camera specifically pointing at the van on the drive, despite living in a very low crime area.
cariadon replied on 25/07/2018 13:37
Posted on 25/07/2018 12:47 by TinwheelerI 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.
Tinwheeler replied on 25/07/2018 14:07
hitchglitch replied on 25/07/2018 20:04
Posted on 25/07/2018 20:04
Bit of a British thing really. On the continent it is easy to spot the Brits - Aquaroll, waste container, wheel clamps, hitch lock. All that’s missing is the knotted handkerchief on the head.
However, if the insurance genuinely requires it then OK. Personally I would change insurance company.
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Rocky 2 buckets replied on 25/07/2018 20:10
Posted on 25/07/2018 20:04 by hitchglitchBit of a British thing really. On the continent it is easy to spot the Brits - Aquaroll, waste container, wheel clamps, hitch lock. All that’s missing is the knotted handkerchief on the head.
However, if the insurance genuinely requires it then OK. Personally I would change insurance company.
hitchglitch replied on 25/07/2018 20:21
Posted on 25/07/2018 20:10 by Rocky 2 bucketsGeez, I’m glad I never C/vanned abroad if that is how Brits are viewed by fellow Brits, or is this another bit of proof of the sneering Moho snobs I read about. A bit unnecessary I’m thinking☹️
Posted on 25/07/2018 20:21
I was a caravanner for 30 years and am happy with both. We spend most of the time abroad. Regular travellers abroad will confirm my thoughts. I have never, ever, in 30 years heard of a caravan or motorhome being stolen from a site but would be interested to hear of any incidents. We had our caravan ransacked once in the Med along with many other vans. The thieves stole a car because the owner left his keys in the caravan. I can’t imagine them hitching up as well!
Rocky 2 buckets replied on 25/07/2018 20:31
Posted on 25/07/2018 20:21 by hitchglitchI was a caravanner for 30 years and am happy with both. We spend most of the time abroad. Regular travellers abroad will confirm my thoughts. I have never, ever, in 30 years heard of a caravan or motorhome being stolen from a site but would be interested to hear of any incidents. We had our caravan ransacked once in the Med along with many other vans. The thieves stole a car because the owner left his keys in the caravan. I can’t imagine them hitching up as well!
Merve replied on 25/07/2018 20:37
Posted on 25/07/2018 13:18 by richardandrosIf you have a tracker, make sure it’s well hidden.
That made me chuckle, Merve. I've had the van three years, and I still haven't found it. When I bought the van, I had Tracker fit an active one as opposed to the passive one that Bailey fit as standard (waste of space) and when I rang them to ask them where it was, they wouldn't tell me (even if they knew, of course!). I suppose my past experiences make me ultra cautious, to the extent that I have even fitted CCTV around the house with one camera specifically pointing at the van on the drive, despite living in a very low crime area.
Posted on 25/07/2018 20:37
The only reason they recovered my van was because the tracker was under the water tank and they didn’t find it. Cameras are great but have you seen the you tube video of a caravan actually getting stolen? These low life’s don’t give two hoots for any security - they just carry on regardless.
replied on 25/07/2018 20:41
Posted on 25/07/2018 20:21 by hitchglitchI was a caravanner for 30 years and am happy with both. We spend most of the time abroad. Regular travellers abroad will confirm my thoughts. I have never, ever, in 30 years heard of a caravan or motorhome being stolen from a site but would be interested to hear of any incidents. We had our caravan ransacked once in the Med along with many other vans. The thieves stole a car because the owner left his keys in the caravan. I can’t imagine them hitching up as well!
replied on 25/07/2018 20:44
Posted on 25/07/2018 20:10 by Rocky 2 bucketsGeez, I’m glad I never C/vanned abroad if that is how Brits are viewed by fellow Brits, or is this another bit of proof of the sneering Moho snobs I read about. A bit unnecessary I’m thinking☹️
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