Wheel lock when camping on site
49 replies
huskydog replied on 25/07/2018 20:45
Cornersteady replied on 25/07/2018 20:58
replied on 25/07/2018 21:05
Tammygirl replied on 25/07/2018 23:06
Posted on 25/07/2018 23:06
On another group I'm on its become quite popular to have the registration number of the MH put in BIG letters on the roof.
Reading this thread has reminded me how much more security we will need on the new caravan compared to the MH
In the last 6 years we have never had a problem, no wheel lock, no steering wheel lock, or handbrake clamp and we don't turn our drivers seat and padlock that either. Just blip the alarm when we leave the van, why we bother sometimes I don't know, as the windows and skylights are usually left open.
We know have an alarm fitted to the caravan (came as standard) wheel lock, hitch lock and all the windows have locking catches.
By the way turning the drivers seat and fitting a padlock to prevent it from turning back is very effective I'm told.
hitchglitch replied on 26/07/2018 08:19
Posted on 26/07/2018 08:19
The only reasonable precaution you can take against petty theft from a caravan is to take your valuables with you. Our experience many years ago was that the thieves ransacked a lot of caravans in very little time. They popped all the locks, ignored any alarms and were gone in no time. It took them seconds whilst we were at the pool to turn all the contents of our van - wardrobe, drawers, lockers - out onto the floor. Nothing was stolen. I remember our dealer saying that if we had a stronger lock on the door they would just have done more damage but it would not have slowed them down.
As said above, motorhome are more secure although they still have flimsy windows which are easily prised open.
Rocky 2 buckets replied on 26/07/2018 08:56
richardandros replied on 27/07/2018 10:39
Merve replied on 28/07/2018 10:32
Merve replied on 28/07/2018 10:34
Posted on 27/07/2018 10:39 by richardandrosJust as an aside, Alko are advertising 50% off some of their wheel locks at the moment.
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