Post by: vicandug on January 03, 2015, 11:29:27 AM
After reading the post about the stolen camper. I hope he gets it back. Why some people think it's ok to steal is beyond me.
It got me thinking about the security of ours. I poked around here and can find a small amount but not a lot of Info.
I looked at this page http://www.campertrailers.org/securing_your_camper.htm. (http://www.campertrailers.org/securing_your_camper.htm.)
It seems that the only way to really secure them is by the wheels. There are a few to choose from. Gone are the days when you can go camping and your belongings are safe. Sad world.
What do you use?
Vicki
Post by: V8CRSA on January 03, 2015, 11:33:13 AM
Hi again
After reading the post about the stolen camper. I hope he gets it back. Why some people think it's ok to steal is beyond me.
It got me thinking about the security of ours. I poked around here and can find a small amount but not a lot of Info.
I looked at this page http://www.campertrailers.org/securing_your_camper.htm. (http://www.campertrailers.org/securing_your_camper.htm.)
It seems that the only way to really secure them is by the wheels. There are a few to choose from. Gone are the days when you can go camping and your belongings are safe. Sad world.
What do you use?
Vicki
Vicki,
Not sure if your asking for at home or when out camping ?
We are lucky that at home we can store the camper in either the shed in the back yard or the garage beside the cruiser.
When out camping we used a lock for the do35 hitch and just kept everything locked and out of sit as much as possible when we where not with the camper.
I always like to believe the best in people, and probably don't do enough to protect our stuff when in the bush as I expect other to be like us and to respect other peoples stuff.
Cheers. Matt
Post by: Bird on January 03, 2015, 01:23:48 PM
Out of sight out of mind..
Post by: vicandug on January 03, 2015, 03:16:48 PM
Vicki,
Not sure if your asking for at home or when out camping ?
We are lucky that at home we can store the camper in either the shed in the back yard or the garage beside the cruiser.
When out camping we used a lock for the do35 hitch and just kept everything locked and out of sit as much as possible when we where not with the camper.
I always like to believe the best in people, and probably don't do enough to protect our stuff when in the bush as I expect other to be like us and to respect other peoples stuff.
Cheers. Matt
Hey Matt.
It's for both but mostly when camping. Ours is in the garage most of the time at home so it's pretty safe there, but not everyone's is.
Have you got your new camper yet????
Vicki
Post by: Swannie on January 03, 2015, 03:19:37 PM
Swannie
Post by: scarpsD40 on January 03, 2015, 03:28:59 PM
Post by: lilstookie on January 03, 2015, 04:01:35 PM
Add a 45kg Ridgeback X and we've had no issue except a rod stolen from the front of the trailer and a bag of clothes pegs from the back of the car.Sent from my fingertips using my brain
Post by: woftam on January 03, 2015, 08:30:03 PM
Our camper also came with one of those Toylok thingies and I figured running that cable through the closest wheel wouldn't hurt.
Post by: GeoffA on January 03, 2015, 08:31:28 PM
I make sure I tie the toy poodle to the Swan :)
Swannie
Muzzle off.... :o :o
Post by: speewa158 on January 03, 2015, 08:33:00 PM
That works for me >:D :cheers:
Post by: Nay-DMAX on January 03, 2015, 08:41:49 PM
Post by: Snapman007 on January 03, 2015, 09:13:11 PM
????????????.
Try an scare em off with emoticons. ;D
Post by: V8CRSA on January 03, 2015, 10:50:45 PM
Hey Matt.
It's for both but mostly when camping. Ours is in the garage most of the time at home so it's pretty safe there, but not everyone's is.
Have you got your new camper yet????
Vicki
Vicki,
I think the answer is just make sure hour insurance is paid up and do everything reasonable to protect your investment, if some scum bag wants it bad enough they are gunna find a way to take it.
On a brighter note, no we have not got the new camper yet but we are hoping to get it towards the end of this month sometime.......fingers crossed.
Cheers Matt
Post by: Bad Scott on January 04, 2015, 03:39:07 AM
Sent from .................
Post by: swanny on January 04, 2015, 07:46:43 AM
Thieves cant stand'em.
Swanny
Post by: Cage on January 04, 2015, 08:41:18 AM
The opportunist would possibly be deterred by chains and locks, particularly if there are other folk around, but the @rsehole who got up that morning with the intent to go out and pinch somebody's camper will undoubtedly be well prepared with the necessary kit, including a big pair of bolt cutters.
I guess it comes down to where you park your trailer. If at home, and accessible from the street, maybe something like turning the trailer around with the hitch facing away from the street, and using two wheel clamps, because if the thief has cased your place first he will come with a Jack and if you only have one wheel clamped it's only a couple of minutes to swap the clamped wheel with your spare.
I've read of campers and vans being pinched in broad daylight from van parks, so fitting something like wheel clamps will make your unattended trailer look like a much less attractive proposition.
Free camps would be a different kettle of fish. If you had been there for a day or so with other campers it may be OK to go off in the tug for a trip if you make arrangements with someone to keep an eye on your gear while you are away, after having discretely noted the rego numbers of other vehicles at the site.
The other alternative is to fit a GPS tracker. It won't stop your trailer getting nicked, but it may help you to recover it before it has gone too far, or been stripped.
Always remember the old saying that 'locks only keep honest people out'. If a determined thief want's your rig, they will get it.
Post by: theins on January 04, 2015, 10:55:02 AM
We use a Do35 hitch lock when on the road, added by a wheel clamp when at home...
Post by: markman on January 04, 2015, 11:34:36 AM
Long time reader 1st time poster.
I'm still waiting for my camper hopefully it will be in a the end of the month. I too have been pondering on what anti theft devices as we have no real secure area at home so I have bought a lockable hitch pin and tregg style lockable pin. But this won't help much if it's not connected to the car. Have been considering a car alarm from jaycar with a microwave sensor and gps tracking will work out to about $300 then found this a possible solution from http://caravanandcaralarms.com.au/complete-kits/4582501567 (http://caravanandcaralarms.com.au/complete-kits/4582501567) it's about $500 though has anyone got one? I like the ability to be able to lock up the trailer brakes, or is it overkill?
Post by: RichardK on January 04, 2015, 11:36:33 AM
(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/richardk2/001.jpg)
(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/richardk2/002.jpg)
Apart from a tracker, and alert neighbours I think that may be all we can do to ensure it's security
Post by: bergersau on January 08, 2015, 09:14:29 PM
I also use a big Xxxx Off chain around the wheel and axle most visible to the public.
One of these
http://www.onguardlock.com/store/beast-8018 (http://www.onguardlock.com/store/beast-8018)
It is essentialy bolt cutter proof and very hard to cut with an angle grinder. A serious and we'll equipped thief would eventually get it, but it should stop the opportunists.
Post by: Beachman on January 09, 2015, 08:03:40 AM
Post by: xcvator on January 09, 2015, 08:44:46 AM