Physical Security

[Malcolm Bolt]

Years ago at a different address I was able to park up in my padock.
I had done a favour for a neighbour and I returned from one trip to find he had used his JCB to dig a large hole and dropped an old tractor wheel into it. He had attached a hefty chain to the wheel then filled in the hole leaving a long run of chain lying along the ground.
The job was finished off with a large area of road chippings.
I was able to pass the chain over the axle and secure it with a large strong padlock.

Now moved to a new place and unfortunately there is no room to replicate that parking place.

 

[StitchUp]

When I was carrying out a lot of re-wiring during a period when we had no plans to use the van, I removed the driver's seat Not sure how effective that would be to a thief, but it would deter me

 

[Mike Rivers]

Disklok every time for me. As for removing the seat, great idea but I’d go one further and remove the wheels or if you’re really keen, and had somewhere to store it, then removing the engine is a good bet!

 

[gus-lopez]

Years ago at a different address I was able to park up in my padock.
I had done a favour for a neighbour and I returned from one trip to find he had used his JCB to dig a large hole and dropped an old tractor wheel into it. He had attached a hefty chain to the wheel then filled in the hole leaving a long run of chain lying along the ground.
The job was finished off with a large area of road chippings.
I was able to pass the chain over the axle and secure it with a large strong padlock.

Now moved to a new place and unfortunately there is no room to replicate that parking place.

I installedsimilar here years back to secure trailers.
Only problem is when you forget to disconnect the chain.

 

[BillyKontiki]

Simples. Close the blinds.

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[StitchUp]

As our van is parked within range of our home WiFi I've installed 3 RING cameras inside each placed to record/detect any movement. I guess nothing will deter the a determined thief but at least I might recognise them Managed to catch someone who broke into my car and steal stuff 3 days after the event!! Got my stuff back too

 

[Mike Rivers]

Get a dog, or 2
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Love them, they look like they take their responsibilities very seriously!!!

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

Love them, they look like they take their responsibilities very seriously!!!

Oh yes, always ready for action,
obviously they have to take breaks

 

[enark]

Added the camper protect cab door lock, padlock the drivers seat in rear position, ratchet strap across the doors, hab door Addie all lock, prickstop (aptly named, good German humour?) in addition to alarm, CCTV, big lazy dog, little happy dog (probably most effective) steering wheel lock, tracker, immobiliser etc…

but in addition a couple of improvised measures which I won’t mention…..they would not get half a mile!!!!

 

[Rimswell Wanderer]

we use sold secure steering wheel lock along with a clutch claw and wheel clamp.
I bought the clutch claw after reading a review and seeing one installed, my background is engineering and after a check of the clutch claw it is solid and well made, all of the above make it more difficult for the thief but like all security if they are hell bent on stealing it they will but you do as much as you can, some owners remove wheels and put the Motorhome on purpose built wheel stands using the original wheel nuts “ don’t forget the locknuts “ but that’s for long term storage. I do make sure as much as possible to use Sold Secure Thatcham rated security.

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[Sapper520]

Not many people mentioning VinChip…….less than £40 when we got it. Two hidden microdots and anti-tamper serial numbers for all glass and clear plastics…..not giving away any security secrets, it all clearly explained on their website.

VIN CHIP™ Motorhome and Caravan Anti-Theft Identification

Hidden in your motorhome or touring caravan VIN CHIP™ makes it easier for police to detect and identify your property via the unique VIN embedded in VIN CHIP™

www.vinchip.co.uk

 

[Graham Mew]

Picking up our first motorhome next week and although it has an alarm and a tracker fitted we would like to get some additional visible security fitted. Have looked at a Disklock for the steering wheel, can anyone recommend it. Any other suggestions?

I use a Milenco commercial (which is longer in length) steering lock approved by the Police together with a clutch claw. When parked at home I have two heavy duty stainless still telescopic bollards front and back. This together with an Auto Watch secuity system.

 

[Steve-N]

All windows etched with registration mark AND VIN. Sterring wheel lock, alarmed swivel seat lock, rear wheel clamp, Thatcher alarm and tracker.

If it gets knicked after that lot it's fully insured.
Steve