Caravan Protection
Submitted: Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 at 18:35
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Mr Spend It
Hi,
Recently a number of brand new caravans have been stolen from peoples premises locally.
Anyone give me some ideas how to protect van from being taken?
I have coupling lock in-place, but concerned these thieves are stomping up with battery pack angle grinder and cutting these off and taking van/s.
Thanks in anticipation
Reply By: Daschin around - Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 at 19:16
Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 at 19:16
Hi
A good idea is to place a wheel lock on one of your wheels . You can buy them at any Auto Store. I paid $59.99 for
mine at Auto 1 and does the job, also a lock nut on each wheel will stop them from stealing your wheels as
well.
Good luck
Daschin around
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Follow Up By: deserter - Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 11:08
Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 11:08
Wheels locks are easily defeated by letting the tyre down.
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Follow Up By: Mr Spend It - Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 11:11
Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 11:11
Hi,
Thanks.
I intend doing that today.
I'm off on it's fist rip end of next week for 10 days, so less important whn in the bush.
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Follow Up By: Daschin around - Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 19:07
Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 19:07
The wheel lock I am referring to to is the one that goes threw the tyre spokes even if they let the tyre down they can move the van.
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Reply By: Puma1 - Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 at 22:57
Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 at 22:57
Insure it - No one ever steals the insured ones:-) But if they do you just go to the
shop and get another one, not worth stressing over, it's only a replaceable asset.
You could always just remove the hitch section (4 bolts) - pretty hard to tow without one!
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Off-track - Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 at 23:25
Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 at 23:25
Did that once with a box trailer. Still got stolen.
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Follow Up By: Mr Spend It - Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 11:14
Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 11:14
Hi,
Yep it's insured and agree it's only a possession that can be replaced, it's the thought that some scum takes something rather than working hard to get these items
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Follow Up By: Puma1 - Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 13:26
Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 13:26
It's insured so your safe 'cos no SCUM ever steals the insured ones, but let that insurance lapse and the SCUM will be there in a flash:-)
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Follow Up By: Mr Spend It - Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 13:50
Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 13:50
Yep maybe they work for insurance company (Ha Ha)!
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Reply By: Motherhen - Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 at 23:20
Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 at 23:20
Thieves can drag it away with chains, or hoist it onto a truck or trailer if they really want it. Best way is to prevent them doing this - like
parking something in front of it, or using a good
locked gate on the driveway. It depends on where you keep it in your yard. Neighbourhood watch is good too, as if it is difficult for them to get it free from your chains or wheel locks, it will take them a while and they should be noticed by alert neighbours.
Motherhen
PS: Best way of all is to go with it out into the bush or the country where theft is rare and caravans love to be taken :)
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Follow Up By: Mr Spend It - Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 11:18
Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 11:18
Hii
Thanks for your thoughts.
I have a caravan shelter down thr rear of my yard but needs rebuilding to get this monster in.
In meantime it's sitting in fron drive, with locks and now parked car in front of it (Hope they don't now take both).
Heighbours are great but stuff still happens.
One of the vns stolen just around the corner th wife drove her children to school and on her return van was gone so they are very
well organised and scope out the vans before hitting them.
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Reply By: Member - DAZA (QLD) - Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 07:56
Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 07:56
We have a High Tensile Chain and Heavy Duty Lock.
The chain goes through the wheels and chassis.
Also we have a Motion Sensor that sets off an alarm, it's a pain in the bum every time you enter the van you have to switch it off, we have 10 seconds or all hell will break loose.
You can isolate it when you need to.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Mr Spend It - Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 11:20
Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 11:20
Hi Dazza,
The idea of a montion sensor appeals to me where can I get one to fit into van?
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Follow Up By: Member - DAZA (QLD) - Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 13:49
Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 13:49
Most
home security outlets sell them.
I think Bunnings sell them.
Ours works of the Vans batteries which is charged by the Solar Panels.
I have a mate who has a
home security business, so I got ours at mates rates.
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Follow Up By: Mr Spend It - Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 17:10
Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at 17:10
Hi Dazza,
Thanks for response. I have local Security guy that looked after our house so I'll ask him what he has available.
Appreciate all responses and guidance.
See ya on the road.
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Reply By: Member - Troll 81 (QLD) - Monday, Aug 29, 2011 at 09:19
Monday, Aug 29, 2011 at 09:19
I installed a wireless IP camera that I got on eBay that records to a PC 24/7 and installed it so that it records the boat and the areas around the boat. This won't stop someone taking anything but at least it might help the police by providing them with images of faces, rego plates etc etc. You could even put up a sticker saying recording monitoring equipment are in use
This also came in very handy when my insurance dropped my agreed value on my Patrol and they said unless you have extra security won't can't take it to the previous agreed value. I was able to show them the camera images and they restored my policy agreed value.
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