Anti Theft devices for Caravan

Submitted: Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 09:48

Toby T1

Hello people,
Any recommendations for anti theft devices for our caravan that is going to be sitting out the front of our house?
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AnswerID: 470800   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 10:13

Darren H1 replied:

Hi Toby T1,

A great trailer lock which goes over the entire tow hitch is called a TALON trailer lock, they are gauranteed for life ( i think) tested to be unpickable with a double cut key and tested not to shatter when hit with sledge hammers and the like. They can be put on while vehicle is attached to. I bought mine over six years ago and it is still working like it is brand new. Dont remember the price but it is up there $350 or so but in my opinion well worth it.

Hope this helps.
Darren
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AnswerID: 470805   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 10:46

Roughasguts replied:

Also take your jockey wheel off! leave the A Frame sitting low on a block that way there bloody difficuilt to lift by hand only and much harder to lower on a tow ball without many hands to help.

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FollowupID: 745397   Submitted: Friday, Nov 25, 2011 at 11:16

Begaboy posted:

Actually a good idea to stop the opportunist that has not put any planning into the theft ! - might do this myself :)
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FollowupID: 745531   Submitted: Saturday, Nov 26, 2011 at 13:29

The Original JohnR (Vic) posted:

Any hydraulic or even a highlift jack would overcome that easily. Any worthy 4by owner carries one or both of those and all the chocks you want.
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AnswerID: 470809   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 11:43

Member - Troll 81 (QLD) replied:

Doesn't really matter what you do if someone really wants it they will find a way and take it. What you need to do is make it harder so they can't be bothered. When I had my boat sitting in the front yard I installed a very cheap Wireless IP camera system that recorded 24/7 to a computer inside the house. This way you can get their faces and hopefully a number plate if they back the car in.

I also had a thick chain through the wheel and onto the axles and also a coupling lock. I have seen a device that looks a bit like a computer lock cable with a high pitch siren and someone tampers with the cable or the lock the thing screams very loud.
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FollowupID: 745322   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 12:58

racinrob posted:

This is something I've discussed with mates many times, I don't believe putting an anti-theft device on the coupling is a real deterrent, a determined thief can just put a chain through the A frame and drag your van away behind his truck then use a petrol powered angle grinder to cut the coupling lock off at a quiet location.
Some of the better wheel lock set-ups or a heavy Hercules chain through the wheel and over the axle with a good (Arbus) lock is a better way to go JMHO.

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FollowupID: 745328   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 15:07

Member Al (Sunshine Coast) posted:

I agree with you racinrob. A good quality wheel lock is the way to go. The type with a built-in lock obviates the possibility of cutting a padlock off.

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Allan

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AnswerID: 470811   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 12:47

toffytrailertrash replied:

The minute the tool companies made cordless angle grinders was the day locks became useless. Fit a cutting wheel on a 4" grinder is like running a hot knife through butter. Make an obvious attempt to deter would be thieves using something like the Talon or Cable is a good idea, but if they really want it.... you and I know the answer.
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FollowupID: 745325   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 14:08

member - mazcan posted:

hi toffytrailertrash
you are spot on with your comments
i had to cut one of my own locks off when i lost the keys it was a very good quality padlock
it took 30seconds to cut through a large padlock shaft and didnt make much noise either with the battery operated discs you can virtually cut and hack up anything
security cameras and signs are a better deterent together with as many locking /chains /devices you can fit on
but like said if they really want they will take it
parking it on the road verge is a hot spot for theives you might be better paying to store it somewhere
cheaper and safer in the long run
cheers
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FollowupID: 745876   Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 at 17:27

member - mazcan posted:

hi folks
as a follow up to security of 4wds /caravans /campers and even your homes /sheds etc
i was reading a supplement that came with the rural magazine the countryman here in w.a
and found this product and website
it could be of interest in respect to this thread content
i have no connection with the firm and havent made contact as yet with them just thought this could be the way to go for some people

www.outdoorcameras.com.au

cheers barry
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AnswerID: 470813   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 12:51

Mark replied:

Satellite trackers are cheap enough these days (<$100) pop in a pay as you go sim and if the caravan does go walkabout send it a text and a reply will give you current coords on google maps.
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AnswerID: 470815   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 14:00

i'machocoholic replied:

We have an alarm system in our van, leave the mechanism on the bed and it works on a sensor. If someone breaks in, alarm goes off, and automatically calls our mobile number.

Also have a cable alarm on our boat motor which is mounted on the van A frame, no reason you couldn't use it through the van wheels.
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AnswerID: 470827   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 17:59

willawa replied:

in addition to the above suggestions you could also purchase a couple of second hand rims without tyres and put them on with locking wheel nuts.

cheers








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AnswerID: 470828   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 18:02

willawa replied:

in addition to the above suggestions you could also purchase a couple of second hand rims without tyres and put them on with locking wheel nuts.

cheers








willawa (NSW)
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FollowupID: 745334   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 18:06

Member Al (Sunshine Coast) posted:

And maybe even Dynabolt the rims to the driveway! LOL

Cheers
Allan

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AnswerID: 470831   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 19:14

Member Andys Adventures replied:

If it is out the front of your house then you would only need a spare ball and lock it in to the hitch. If they are using angle grinders then you must be able to hear or see them. Light the van up at night with sensor light, if anyone comes near it the light goes on, then you have a look who it is. Other wise you might as well put it in storage, for the price you are going to pay for all the devices to lock it.
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AnswerID: 470836   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 at 20:20

ross replied:

Multiple deterrants are the best. Thieves do have cordless angle grinders and they drag things sideways if they have to,but generally they will target easy pickings.
Thieves like a nice quiet,smooth getaway. They dont want the neighbours or passersby attracted by noise or strange goings on.
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AnswerID: 470908   Submitted: Friday, Nov 25, 2011 at 14:14

Kiwi100 replied:

Too easy. Put Jayco stickers on it. ;)
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FollowupID: 745655   Submitted: Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 20:54

Toby T1 posted:

Yeah nice one! OUr new van is a Jayco!
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AnswerID: 470980   Submitted: Saturday, Nov 26, 2011 at 11:35

Member - Christopher P (NSW) replied:

When you put a chain thru any of your wheels, run a couple of wires thru you chain and connect it up to a siren, with a normally closed relay. when they cut the wires/ chain in a coloured plastic tube/hose, the relay closes and makes the siren sound off.

that way if they use an angle grinder with thin cutting blade, the siren sounds off. so either way they are screwed....
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