Keeping Your Trailer and Caravan Secure - The Perfect Solutions To Prevent Theft
Although no one likes to think about it, your trailer is a valuable piece of kit that makes it attractive to thieves. Whilst it is unlikely to get stolen while driving down the road, unless you have a secure location to store your trailer, it will always be at risk of theft.
This is why it is critical to get ahead of the situation and put security measures in place. At North West Towbars, we stock a wide range of security products that will meet all of your needs and ensure that your valuable possessions remain safe and secure.
Wheel Clamps
Wheel Clamps are one of the most straightforward, cost-effective solutions to prevent your trailer from being stolen. They are quick and easy to install and utilise and, when not in use, are easy to store.
All of the wheel clamps that we sell are high-security drill and pick-resistant and will fit in the storage compartment of a caravan if you are on a trip.
Our wheel clamps range in price from between £60 to £300.
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Security Cables
Another simple but effective option which will provide you with more flexibility in a situation where you need the option to attach the trailer to a wall ring or other secure point is security cables. These cables cost less than £12.00 from braided steel for increased strength and flexibility. They feature a weather-resistant vinyl coating, which in turn, prevents the cables from scratching your trailer or caravan. In addition to securing your caravan or trailer to a fixed point, these cables are also excellent for securing cycles to your trailer while you sleep. In our opinion, you cannot have too many security cables and will always be able to find additional uses for these simple but handy pieces of equipment.
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Security Anchors
A security anchor is the perfect piece of equipment to partner with the security cables mentioned above. These V Shaped pieces of metal attach to either the floor or the wall with 10mm tamper-resistant anchor bolts.
They feature tamper-resistant bolt heads and also have a 6mm hardened steel plate. They are specially designed for use with Sterling security chains and cables.
Hitch Locks
Another important tool to have in your security arsenal is a high-quality hitch lock. As the name suggests, a hitch lock locks the hitch of your trailer. Once fitted, it works by preventing the hitch handle from being raised, with the additional benefit of stopping a tow ball from being inserted into the hitch head.
Our hitch locks feature a heavy metal shroud which covers the hitch handle and is then secured in place with high-quality security locks.
Hitch locks are a critical component that delivers security and peace of mind for caravan and trailer owners. It may even be that your caravan insurance specifies that you must fit a hitch lock to your caravan when it is not in transit. Failing to invest in one might actually invalidate your insurance, a fact that not everyone is aware of.
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How To Choose The Best Security Products For Your Trailer
With such a range of security products, it can often be overwhelming for new and even experienced trailer or caravan owners to decide which pieces of security equipment they should invest in. Without wishing to sound horrible, you need to think like a prospective thief, with your number one aim being to convince that thief that trying to steal your trailer is too much hassle. Any prospective thief will always want a quick and easy target, so the more visible your security measures are, the higher their deterrent.
Obviously, most people have a limited budget for security compared to the investment of purchasing a trailer or caravan, but security is relatively inexpensive. Consider purchasing a range of products which work in conjunction with each other, and perhaps most importantly of all, makes it evident to any thief that the hassle of trying to steal your property is simply not worth the effort. Our advice would probably be to purchase a hitch lock anti-theft device, some wheel clamps, and even a steering wheel lock.
Trailers and caravans are unlikely to be used for long periods of time throughout the year, and on many occasions, this is when your trailer is at most risk. If a thief identifies that your trailer is parked up in one spot, such as on your driveway, for most of the year, it gives them time to plan a theft in much greater detail rather than on impulse. As well as purchasing the security items mentioned above, there are other things that you can do to minimise the risk of theft.
1. Close and lock your gates - Where possible, if you keep your trailer on the driveway, close and lock the gates, which provides another level of security for your precious possession.
2. Keep a Record of All Important Numbers - Although this article aims to prevent the theft of your trailer in the first place if the worst happens, you want to have easy access to all of your information to assist the police if your trailer is stolen. Write down the serial numbers and model numbers of your trailer, spend a little time with a smartphone and take photos of the trailer or caravan and any custom marks that may make identification easier.
3. Security Mark Your Vehicle - If you have a caravan, then invest in security marking using a Secured By Design recognised forensic asset marking kit. This is another highly visible deterrent that has been shown to reduce the theft of trailers.
Security of your trailer or caravan is often an easy thing to overlook, as people get excited by the benefits of owning the trailer or caravan and don’t think about the security aspects. The team at North West Towbars have extensive knowledge of security equipment and will be more than happy to advise you on the best equipment for your specific circumstances.
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