Safe and secure
CUT-OUT-&-KEEP GUIDE
Whether your caravan is on tour or in storage, there are steps you can take to keep it protected
PEOPLE BECOME ATTACHED to their caravan; they’re almost part of the family. And as you would for any family member, you’ll want to protect your caravan and keep it safe.
The threat of vehicle theft is very real. “We have seen a rise in caravan thefts in the past 12 months,” says Craig Thompson, marketing director of insurance specialist Caravan Guard (www. caravanguard.co.uk). “Motorhome theft is also on the rise.”
Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to keep your home-from-home secure.
Storage
Most touring units spend more time in storage than on tour. When choosing where to store your caravan, security should be a priority.
A friendly local farmer might rent out the corner of a disused barn, but if the closest thing to security is a geriatric sheepdog, you’d be better off choosing specialist storage.
Features you need look out for include CCTV, 24-hour on-site security, robust perimeter fencing, security lighting and controlled access.