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: 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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