Motorhome security

Paudie
Paudie Forum Participant Posts: 2
edited September 2018 in New to Caravanning & Touring #1

My husband and I were avid caravaners for about 33 years. Unfortunately I lost my husband in March this year so decided to sell our beautiful caravan. I have really missed the comeraderie of caravanning but could not summon up the courage to tow on my own. However I have just taken the plunge and become the proud owner of a Motorhome! I am now looking forward to my first trip out with friends at the weekend. I am looking for advice about security. My Motorhome has an immobiliser and an alarm.... do I need anything else? It is kept on my drive. Also how do I learn about rallies or meetings for people on their own? I look forward to any advice or information from people in a similar position t9 me.

Thankyou Paudie

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  • charlie9038
    charlie9038 Forum Participant Posts: 11
    edited September 2018 #2

    Hi,Sorry for your loss.

    I would recommend a Tracker, last week I was shocked to find our 2016 mh stolen off our drive, which had a factory alarm & immobiliser fitted.

    I reported it stolen to Tracker and I was pleased to say that the police located my vehicle in 1.5 hours. The number plates had been changed to diplomatic plates 15 miles away, but I collected it with little damage, without the tracker it would probably be abroad.

    For now I have now boxed it in making it harder to move, but next week I am going to Van Bitz to have a decent alarm & non starter fitted for peace of mind.

    Still unsure as to how it was stolen, as there was no damage to the locks or ignition, a copied key comes to mind but struggling to prove it at this stage.

    Enjoy your new travels.

     

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited September 2018 #3

    A visual deterrent such as a steering wheel clamp is a useful addition to any existing measures.

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    edited September 2018 #4
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  • Paudie
    Paudie Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited September 2018 #5

    Thankyou, will certainly look into these suggestions!

  • peedee
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    edited September 2018 #6

    Definitely have a chat with Van Bitz. I personally do not think trackers are worth the money but that is my opinion and clearly not that of others. Better to do all you can to prevent theft in the first place.

    There are a number of singles Clubs, e.g. The Good Companions and of course Club rallies. There is also a discussion forum for singles on here towards the bottom of the main CT page.

    peedee

  • young thomas
    young thomas Forum Participant Posts: 11,356
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    edited September 2018 #7

    although not specifically for single people, the C&CC Temporary Holiday Site program is great for casual touring, no booking, stay as long (or not) as you like, cheap as chips, very informal, huge choice, great locations close to town centres where a full site wouldn't be given permission.

    no need to be a member of a 'centre' or other special group, just of the C&CC. diary in the back of each club magazine....

    good luck with your new MH.smile

  • dunelm
    dunelm Forum Participant Posts: 373
    edited September 2018 #8

    I agree with BoleroBoy's comments.

    The Camping and Caravanning Club (CCC) magazine also gives details of weekend rallies throughout the UK. Some of these will probably be in the area you live.

    The CAMC also has similar temporary holiday sites and weekend rallies but finding the information is not easy as they don't publish it in the club magazine.

  • brue
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    edited September 2018 #9

    You will often find details about vanning groups for single users in the site information rooms.

    Good luck Paudie, hope you enjoy your break with friends. Have a look in the membership section on the search bar at the top of this page for your local group and see their lists of rallies. Quite a few venture abroad too, you'll also see what people have been up to in the Solo section on here. smile

  • Aspenshaw
    Aspenshaw Forum Participant Posts: 611
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    edited September 2018 #10

    Your insurance company should advise you on the minimum security you need and may suggest more if you refer to their website or ask them.

    We found a wheel clamp to be too heavy to carry about in the motorhome. We use a lighter device that fits to the steering wheel something like:

    https://www.bulldogsecure.com/view/bulldog-bw600-steering-wheel-lock/146

    You should also consider passive safety such as where you park the motorhome and minimising having items on display to passing thieves. Quite a few single motorhomers have a dog for company and added security.

    Your insurance company should advise you on the minimum security you need and may suggest more if you refer to their website or ask them. Also, your local Police Crime Prevention Officer should be able to advise on storing the motorhome at home - assuming the role hasn't been scrapped. There are security devices such as bollards, hedges, security lights and cameras. It depends on your location and where the drive is in relation to others.

    A good rallying group is Motorhome Fun. Quite a few widowed people rally with them. Have a look at their web page and forum. 

    Good luck.

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