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| Caravan theft is rampant, and the number of | | | | and retrieval of stolen caravans by simply scanning |
| reported cases has been increasing. And are you | | | | and comparing it with the database. |
| aware that there are touring caravans for sale that | | | | 5. Anchors, chains and padlocksâthis helps |
| were actually stolen? But donât worry, if | | | | ensure that your caravan stays in place within your |
| youâve purchased a pre-owned caravan, | | | | property. It will discourage thieves due to the hassle |
| you can always check its serial number with the | | | | of removing chains, and anchors, and will definitely |
| authorities if it has been reported as missing, stolen, | | | | prefer lose caravans instead. |
| foreclosed, etc. Now, if your caravan has been | | | | 6. Trackersâimmediately alarms authorities |
| obtained from legal sources, you can have it | | | | that a caravan has been stolen, and provides its |
| registered, just in case something happens to it, so it | | | | exact location real time using GPS. Some insurance |
| can be tracked down. | | | | company can offer as much as up to 30% per year |
| But I bet you donât want to be one of the | | | | of discount for this. |
| owners of stolen used touring caravans. Why | | | | 7. Alarmsâsignals any attempt of theft. |
| become part of the statistics, if you can actually | | | | When looking for alarms, check the following: |
| enhance its security against theft? In addition to that, | | | | * PIR internal sensor that protects the contents of a |
| did you know that securing your caravan can help | | | | caravan |
| reduce insurance premiums? A lot of insurance | | | | *Panic alarm facility |
| companies offer discounts for various security | | | | *Mounted sensors when parked |
| measures that you add. So if you are considering | | | | *Instant activation upon insertion of road lighting plug |
| getting one, go ahead and read some more. | | | | *Automatic activation as soon as an intruder has |
| 1. Security Postâ are cemented to the | | | | been |
| ground, where a caravan is attached to it using a | | | | *Remote control of alarm |
| hitch lock. | | | | 8. Security MarkingsâVehicle Identification |
| 2. Wheel Clampâalso known as Denver or | | | | Number (VIN) is stamped on the chassis for easier |
| wheel boot. It consists of a clamp placed around the | | | | retrieval. Also, you can us UV markers for caravan |
| wheel to prevent the vehicle from moving. So a thief | | | | accessories and other valuables, for added security. |
| will not be able to tow away your caravan. | | | | 9. Sold Secure Approved Productsâthese are |
| 3. Hitch Lockâprevents a caravan from being | | | | security products that have been approved by Sold |
| coupled up and towed away. There are some with | | | | Secure that passed security standards, and comes |
| built in alarms that signals a forced attempt to | | | | with a seal of approval. |
| remove it. | | | | So what are you waiting for? Ask insurance |
| 4. Electronic Tagâelectronic tags are placed | | | | companies for their policy on security discounts, to |
| strategically and randomly on the different parts of | | | | make the most out of insurance premiums pertaining |
| the caravan. This makes it harder for thieves to | | | | to used touring caravans. |