How to keep your caravan secure this winter

According to stolen vehicle recovery specialist, Tracker, December and January are lucrative months for thieves, with almost £200,000 worth of vehicles recovered this time last year

To protect your caravan from theft, Tracker has shared these security tips:

• Fit security posts or a substantial gate if parking the caravan on your drive
• Security mark the caravan if it is not already done
• Mark valuables and interior fitments inside the caravan with your postcode using an etching tool or engraver
• Fit physical deterrents such as hitch locks, wheel clamps and deadlocks on doors to make it difficult for thieves
• Remove all valuables from the caravan
• Do not leave registration documents in the caravan as they can help thieves sell it on
• Always close and lock doors and windows when you leave your caravan, even if it’s just for a short time
• When planning for the next storage season, choose a site with good security rather than just a good price
• Fit a Tracker device to increase the chance of recovery in the event of theft

And for the summer ahead, Tracker also advises fitting a light timer switch if you’re out after dark to make your caravan appear occupied and deter opportunist thieves. Also, get to know your neighbours when on the campsite and look out for each other’s vehicles, and, finally, don’t be afraid to report any suspicious activity.

Clive Wain, Head of Police Liaison at Tracker, says,

 

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