Caravans

Thieves often target caravans for spare parts or to sell on elsewhere. By their nature, caravans are more difficult to secure than your home or car.

There are, however, measures you can take to help prevent your caravan becoming a target :

• When not in use consider storing it within a lockable shed or garage or in a dedicated caravan storage facility. There are companies which offer such a service. Do not necessarily go for the best price and visit each site to establish which will be most secure for your caravan.

• If parking your caravan in your driveway try to position it within a well lit spot and within reach of your light sensor should you have one. Security posts can also be built into your driveway.

• Consider fitting an alarm to your caravan. Some alarms are specifically designed to activate when tipping or towing is detected.

• Ensure that the 17 digit VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is etched into all the windows.

• Wheel clamps can also be effective but ensure that they are properly fitted to prevent the wheel from being deflated and the clamp removed.

• Lock the coupling head into a cover with a hitchlock.