Looks like most of us don't leave our van alone, we don't either, we take it in turns to go to the loo. But, if you have to then i would make sure i put on all possisble security devices, just to slow them down, and don't leave your van alone too long.
We took up caravaning several years ago to give us more freedom, whilst we would be totally devastated if anything happened to our pride & joy I don’t intend babysitting it every time we go anywhere, done over 5000 miles this year with van without a problem (touch wood) . We take all the security precautions as recommended by our insurance company and only use SOLD SECURE security products.
Had a similar conversation in our local & a local Police sergeant friend says that more caravans go missing from storage compounds and Driveways in middle of the night than a busy motorway services in daylight........
I tend to agree Slimjim, although I have heard tales of folks seeing lowlife approaching unattended caravans at Service Areas and being scared off.
As a one parent family, I would rather leave the caravan unattended than the children. I do try to park where we can see it and don't spend longer than necessary inside.
With the motorhome we used to have it wasn't a problem as the dogs were sat inside it and wouldn't have let anyone in. Maybe I should move them into the caravan while we use the facilities, instead of leaving them in the car boot.
------------- Caz
If you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel, just keep going till you go round the bend.
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: Caravan Security at Services
