Security for camper trailers

Hi ukwizard,

I think wheel clamps are probably one of the best devices to secure the whole trailer or caravan.

They are also a good device for the times it is parked in your driveway as well.
A few people have had there camper trailers and caravans stolen from their driveways at home as well so a wheel clamp is a good idea, even if a little bulky.

Losing contents is bad enough but having the whole vehicle stolen is even much worse.

You could also look at those coupling lock devices so that the trailer can't be put on a tow ball unless the device is removed. A good sharp crack with a hammer or such like could probably have them off though.

Like this

Cheers, Bruce

Hi there, Just make sure the wheel clamp you get is made out of sturdy stuff and the thieving b------ds can't bend it with anything. Also make sure it covers all the wheel nuts too. You might have read recently of the NSW owner who had a wheel clamp on his camper & they somehow managed to still get it.
Good luck

Rob

Hi

I use a length of anchor chain - slipped into an inner tube to prevent scuffing - and pass it through the wheel, then behind the springs and back out. I then secure the ends with a very good quality padlock. The C/T wheel can't revolve then.

Anything can be removed with the right tools and time but if you park it where there are plenty of people/cars passing you stand a good chance it'll deter the thieves

I also secure the very end of my safety chain to the vehicle's towbar with a very good quality padlock too. That's after it's secured to the towing vehicle in the usual way - as an added protection to stop the C/T being removed form my vehicle when left.

R

Geo

In 3 yrs years on the road we never locked the trailer or had anything for the solar panel either come to think of it. The only time we had trouble was in a caravan park in Devonpaort. We were nervous about leaving the trailer at first but never really worried after that. Even in remote areas never bothered. Guess we were just lucky.

Josh

Hi Daz,

Unfortunately if they really want your camper trailer they will get it, we had removed one wheel and placed a wheel clamp on the other yet of it went, the wheel clamp was easily cut off with a portable angle grinder or reciprocating saw, and i have to believe that they brought along a spare tyre. Remember there are many professional thieves out there and they know how to get around most things, now on the boat I use a hitch helmet which is very good in my opinion however I have heard of thieves using the safety chains to tow the trailer, very hard to win against thieves and no long term punishment even if caught. You can only do your best but better not living with the fear and make sure you have good insurance so that your covered if the worse was to happen.

Cheers Walter

A big dog!

To be honest more likely to be stolen from your driveway rather than a campsite...depending on where the campsite is of course!

Cheer's The Landy

What I'm about to say should really be in Friday Funnies!
When he goes for a drive, a good friend of mine locks his camper tent by putting a padlock on the two zip pull tags.

I'm guessing your going to stick a battery in there somewhere, so you could always install an alarm.
It will at least let you and others know that it is moving when it should'nt be.

You could pass your safety chain through the towing hitch and put a good lock on it as well.