Caravan Security

Now that you have spent your hard earned cash on a caravan you need to have proper caravan security to ensure that it as secure as it can be.

Caravan theft is on the increase in the United Kingdom, so it is imperative that your caravan is kept as secure as possible. By increasing the security on your caravan you may find you can get an additional discount on your caravan insurance.

There are a number of simple precautions and security devices that will help protect your caravan.

• Caravan Alarms  
• Caravan Trackers 
• Chains and Padlocks 
• Caravan Wheel Clamps 
• Electronic Tagging 
• Hitch Locks 
• Security Identification 
• Security Posts 

Caravan Alarms

There are a number of different Caravan Alarms available using simple contacts to more sophisticated Passive infra red detectors (PIR) that detect movemnet within the caravan mounted sensors for protection of caravan when stationary. Remote activation and the addition of a panic button are also useful additions.The addition of a quality caravan alarm will often result in a discount from you caravan insurance company.

Caravan Trackers

Inferior or cheaper locks can very often be bypassed by the professional. Although comparatively expensive the addition of a Caravan Tracker is a very effective deterrent.This is borne out by many caravan insurance companies who will offer up to 30% per year discount.

There are now tracking devices on the market such as the Phantom Target which is specifically designed for fitting to caravans with low battery drain. With the use of it's global satellite positioning and mobile phone technology it can pin point the location of a stolen caravan making it a lot easier for the police to locate.

Chains and Padlocks

One way of securing your caravan at home is with a heavy duty padlock, and chain secured to an anchor concreted in. The padlock and chain need to be good quality and hardend steel to prevent someone cutting through with a hacksaw. It should be noted that the use of a battery powered grindette may still cut through the padlock and or chain if the thief has suffecient time. The extra hassle will make you caravan a less likely target.

Caravan Wheel Clamps

A caravan wheel clamp is simple to use although somewhat bulky. It can be fitted in seconds without using the keys. They are a good deterrent as they can take some time to remove if of a good quality. Cheaper ones can be remove too easily by an expert thief. Caravan Wheel Clamps For Sale

Electronic Tagging

Electronically tagging your caravan greatly improves the chances of a successful recovery in the event that your caravan is stolen. Police recommend and encourage the use of electronic tagging and are able to use their scanners to identify uniquely tagged caravans and check them against their database of registered caravans. All caravans manufactured in the United Kingdom since August 1998 are electronically tagged.

Hitch Locks

Hitch locks are a convenient and effective method of protecting your caravan from the would be thief. Some have a built in tamper alarm which sounds when someone tries to remove the device. Caravan Hitch Locks For Sale

Security Identification

Most caravans now come with a 17-digit vehicle identification number that is stamped onto the chassis. Ensure that your caravan has a 17-digit vehicle identification number keep a copy somewhere safe as you may need it to get your caravan back in the event of it being stolen.

Security Posts

The use of a solid security post that is concreted firmly into the ground provides your caravan with a excellent form of protection as it presents an almost impenetrable barrier to thieves. They come in a variety of configurations and it is worthwhile paying a little extra to get a strong one with a good quailty lock.

Here is a good example of a substantial security post. There are many different types and prices will vary accordingly.

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