With Motorhome gas attacks so prevalent, we thought we’d put together this handy guide…
Good news! Despite all the publicity, about motorhome gas attacks, it’s incredibly easy to avoid becoming the next victim. You just need to follow a few simple steps—and apply a bit of common sense.
Every summer, the same stories do the rounds: tired travellers, parked up on French or Spanish motorway aires, desperate for a kip, wake up to find their motorhome has been robbed. There’s a funny taste in the mouth… and then the horror sinks in: What did they do to us while we were knocked out and helpless? It doesn’t bear thinking about. These poor people have become the latest victims of the infamous Motorhome Gas Attack Gangs.

Top Tips for Dodging a Motorhome Gas Attacks
Avoid Overnighting on Motorway Aires
Yes, plenty of people do it. Yes, they’re convenient. But they’re also the most common places where gas attacks happen—and where actual theft from vehicles is known to occur. So the best advice to avoid a Motorhome gas attack is to not sleep on Motorway Aires.
Lock Up Tight
Tired travellers sometimes leave windows open and doors unlocked. Big mistake. The gassers can’t believe their luck.
Secure Your Doors (Properly)
Any kind of motorhome is a target, and seasoned thieves know all the tricks about how they can get into your van without a key. You can keep them out with a simple internal strap between the front doors can prevent easy access. Better still, invest in proper interior locks or security bars. If you’re set on sleeping at a motorway aire, this is an absolute must. Remember, whatever you use, it must be simple and rapid to remove in the event of an emergency.
Install an Alarm with Sleep Mode
Get an alarm system that can be armed while you’re inside. Flashing lights on the outside are a great deterrent—gassers hate being seen.
Don’t Forget to Set It!
If someone does manage to gas you through a vent (somehow), a piercing siren that wakes the dead is just what you need.
Stash the Cash and Tech
According to every gas attack report ever, thieves have a very specific shopping list: iPads and £2,000 in cash. Don’t make it easy for them—keep valuables out of sight.
Follow the tips above and you’ll seriously reduce your chances of being robbed on an aire—by anyone, even the dreaded motorhome gassers.
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