Security for camper trailers
Submitted: Friday, Jun 22, 2012 at 12:44
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ukwizard
I have just recently purchased a camper trailer and looking for a security device to attach to it when at
camp sites.
I have seen one for around $80 at
BCF which clamps on the wheel.
Does anyone have any suggestions/
feedback or advice?
Thanks Daz.
Reply By: Member - Bruce C (NSW) - Friday, Jun 22, 2012 at 13:13
Friday, Jun 22, 2012 at 13:13
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.
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Follow Up By: ukwizard - Friday, Jun 22, 2012 at 13:28
Friday, Jun 22, 2012 at 13:28
Thanks for the advice Bruce, for the cost I might get both, at least makes it harder to steal.
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Reply By: 222 - Friday, Jun 22, 2012 at 14:19
Friday, Jun 22, 2012 at 14:19
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.
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Follow Up By: racinrob - Friday, Jun 22, 2012 at 16:58
Friday, Jun 22, 2012 at 16:58
222, like you I don't put much faith in coupling locks or covers, even an amateur can use the safety chains to drag your 'van around the corner and then cut the lock, a Hercules chain thru the wheel or wheels and over the axle with an good lock mightn't be 100% foolproof but a lot harder to quickly overcome even with a cordless angle grinder.
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Reply By: apriti00 - Friday, Jun 22, 2012 at 16:41
Friday, Jun 22, 2012 at 16:41
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
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