Is there such a thing to secure the caravan whilst parking?
I was wondering if there was something I could secure the caravan with without removing the van or fitting my alko clamp?
Tisi question seems to come up every year, and I always ask the same question:
Can someone please provide actual crime figures for the number of caravans that are stolen off the back of cars at motorway service areas?
So far no-one has done so, other than the usual anecdotal "from a man in the pub told me" stories.
I am not saying it doesn't happen, but I suspect that it is extremely unlikely and certainly won't be stopping me from parking up and going for a coffee and pee!
If you are that concerned then stick your hitch lock on, but remember to remove it before you drive off.
Whether or not you bother to put hitchlock on before leaving your caravan at services is down to whether or not you will enjoy your coffee knowing your caravan is out of your sight & not locked.
We never leave it alone...we go for separate wees and we sit and have a coffee or lunch in the car or sat outside the van. It would be just our luck to go in together and come out to no van...just not worth the risk in my opinion.
Don't know how it would affect any insurance claim if it wasn't locked up whilst left...would imagine it would be no pay out as most insurance companies don't need much of an excuse to not pay out.
Quote: Originally posted by LlaniDavis on 10/6/2014
Tisi question seems to come up every year, and I always ask the same question:
Can someone please provide actual crime figures for the number of caravans that are stolen off the back of cars at motorway service areas?
So far no-one has done so, other than the usual anecdotal "from a man in the pub told me" stories.
I am not saying it doesn't happen, but I suspect that it is extremely unlikely and certainly won't be stopping me from parking up and going for a coffee and pee!
If you are that concerned then stick your hitch lock on, but remember to remove it before you drive off.
As crimes aren't categorised like that then no of course they can't unless it happened to them.
Why would anyone leave a completely unsecured caravan probably worth £000 in an unattended area however? AS mentioned a hitch lock that fits over the hitch is easiest solution or as we do go in shifts
Saves you money as you won't spend fortunes on a average overpriced meal also
You can leave an Alko hitchlock on while travelling.
It doesn't affect the movement of the towhitch or towball, all it does is prevent the handle being lifted up which would allow the caravan to be uncoupled.
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Quote: Originally posted by moz1013 on 11/6/2014
You can leave an Alko hitchlock on while travelling.
It doesn't affect the movement of the towhitch or towball, all it does is prevent the handle being lifted up which would allow the caravan to be uncoupled.
Possibly, but the Emergency Services request that you do not do so, since in the event of an incident they cannot uncouple the trailer/caravan.
And I find so many untrusting responses very disappointing. My research shows only 2 such thefts in the last 4 years!
In the end, it is everyone's responsibility to ensure the security of their property. It's the way to try and cut crime. We are always careful to lock away valubles or take them inside with us.
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Topic: Parking at services
