Security advice - new caravanner

anddogscometoo
anddogscometoo Forum Participant Posts: 30
edited March 2021 in Parts & Accessories #1

We are in the process of getting our first caravan and have been reading about wheel clamps. Seen a second hand Milenco Wraith wheel clamp for sale. Are they any good? Don't really know where to start! Thanks in advance ☺

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  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,140 ✭✭✭
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    edited March 2021 #2

    There's lots of advice for new caravanners/MH-ers in the Advice and Training section at the head of the page, including this -

    https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/advice-and-training/taking-care-of-your-outfit/caravan-security/

     

  • anddogscometoo
    anddogscometoo Forum Participant Posts: 30
    edited March 2021 #3

    Perfect, thank you!👍

  • Cornersteady
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    edited March 2021 #4

    We actually changed from a Alko to a Wraith as it's much easier to put on. It is a Sold Secure rating one and is acceptable to our insurance company and storage yard. 

    As with any anti theft device all you are doing is buying time as a really determined thief will eventually get through. Also make the thief look at an easier target so really consider having a hitch lock as well as a minimum and a then tracker. 

  • anddogscometoo
    anddogscometoo Forum Participant Posts: 30
    edited March 2021 #5

    Thank you, have decided  to go with the wraith and so are now on the lookout for a decent hitch lock!

  • Cornersteady
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    edited March 2021 #6

    As you say you're new forgive me if I say to fit the Wraith you'll need a torque wrench when you replace one of the wheel bolts. If you know this just ignore me

  • anddogscometoo
    anddogscometoo Forum Participant Posts: 30
    edited March 2021 #7

    I didn't know, so thank you, will let hubby know!!

  • eribaMotters
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    edited March 2021 #8

    I swapped to a Nemesis Ultra a few years ago. It is a smaller, lighter and easier to fit than previous Bulldog Euro. This and my genuine Alko hitchlock seem to be a fairly common combination.

     

    Colin

  • Cornersteady
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    edited March 2021 #9

    That's fine, one of the wheel bolts is replaced to accept the big yellow Wraith and it will need to be tightened to a set torque.