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Camper security

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  • 23-07-2009 9:02am
    #1
    roosterman71
    Registered Users Posts: 5,382 ✭✭✭


    Is there anything to be got that can secure a camper when its parked up? Like wheel clamps or something along those lines?


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    Malta1
    Registered Users Posts: 460 ✭✭Malta1


    Not that I am aware of (but I stand to be corrected) other than only park in locations that you feel happy about. Basically, if you wouldnt park your car there, dont park your van there ;)

    I have a "fammia" security lock on the habitation door and I lock that if I am leaving the van unattended. Obviously I lock the cab doors too.

    Other than that, I see the van as being a van.......I dont apply any extra security measures to my car when I park it up

    Cheers


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    roosterman71
    Registered Users Posts: 5,382 ✭✭✭roosterman71


    Thats what I was thinking. My old lad is getting paranoid. his caravan was stolen from the yard a few weeks back, and he's caught knackers in around looking at the camper too


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    zoltar_boi
    Registered Users Posts: 197 ✭✭zoltar_boi


    You can get wheel clamps alright. Sometimes Aldi / Lidl sell them, but this is a link to just one site - http://www.outdoorbits.com/security-safety-c-5.html.

    Shop around though.


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    bijapos
    Registered Users Posts: 3,003 ✭✭✭bijapos


    You can get a wheel clamp in most caravan suppliers, Halfords and any good motor factors. I have no idea how good they are.

    For real peace of mind the only thing I can recommend is a satellite tracker. This should give you a reduction on your insurance premium too.


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    3ps
    Closed Accounts Posts: 723 ✭✭✭3ps


    it's easy to get into alot of the van cab doors.

    I have fitteed HeoSafe internal cab door locks. Basically a little bar that goes across with a key/lock. Means you have to get in to unlock them. They are a nice neat fit too.

    You could also consider disabling the engine somehow.


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    boyoh
    Registered Users Posts: 149 ✭✭boyoh


    Hello Lads,of both genders of course,I have an outside security lock on the camper door, together with a double deadlock (extra) and of course it's own original lock. I also have an engine immobiliser and a stout chain which I run between both cab door handles on the inside and lock with a good padlock. I do also carry a wheel clamp but to date have never used it. Hope that's a bit of a help.............................................b:D


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    stapeler
    Registered Users Posts: 1,086 ✭✭✭stapeler


    In the cab I run a wire cable (like a computer lock) from one door handle to the other and lock it, then exit the habitation door where I have a fiamma lock.
    I had a Phantom tracker device but costs a few hundred and another €100ish per year for the service. This is a cheaper version available from maplin.
    There's no guaranteed system as can be seen here where a caravan with all the protection was stolen in broad daylight.


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