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How do you secure your trailer
« on: October 06, 2011, 10:11:18 AM »
Just read about another camper being stolen. While I agree with many that the current law is too lenient in dealing with crime, that is another topic altogether. We are waiting for our first camper and while I will of course take up a comprehensive insurance, prevention goes a long way towards happy holidays...

So what are you guys doing to make it difficult to have your camper stolen? I am thinking of buying a wheel clamp, similar to what council puts on your vehicle when they don't like the way you parked. But it is bulky... A chain and a padlock across the wheel?

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Re: How do you secure your trailer
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2011, 10:19:49 AM »
Have a look here and use the search area at the top of the page, heaps of discussion regarding security around

http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=16686.15

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Re: How do you secure your trailer
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2011, 10:21:43 AM »
We don't bother with any, if they want it, they will take it regardless of what device you have to prevent them, the difference is the amount of damage they do to take it.

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Re: How do you secure your trailer
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2011, 10:28:14 AM »
I use a kryptonite cable and keep the camper in the backyard. So they'd have to get through a fence, then bust the cable/lock.

This will only stop the honest crim. If they want it, it's gone. Insurance is cheap for campers.

I'm surprised my boat hasn't gone yet, there's been a few that have disappeared from my area. They simply chain the hitch/draw bar to the back of a stolen cruiser or patrol and tow it to a tilt tray nearby - never to be seen again. I read about one boat that was stolen from Medowie area, then found in WA which then went missing again and was eventually sold in QLD, only to be 'discovered' stolen after a failed payment/repo arrangement. Incredible!

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Re: How do you secure your trailer
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2011, 10:53:47 AM »
You guys are right, if they want it they will get it. I am more worried about being out there camping and returning from a day's walk to an empty spot... While very unlikely in truly remote locations, I can see that happening in some more popular national parks or camping areas. Specially in a situation where you have set up a base at a location and take your car for one or two nights away on a trip.
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Re: How do you secure your trailer
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2011, 10:54:07 AM »
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I'm surprised my boat hasn't gone yet
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You guys are right, if they want it they will get it. I am more worried about being out there camping and returning from a day's walk to an empty spot.
Take 1 of the wheels off.
Out in the bush, where making noise isnt an issue, and less likely anyone will say anything they could use a hammer/coldchisel if they liked.

I'm not a fan of basecamping for this reason.
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Re: How do you secure your trailer
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2011, 12:35:35 PM »
Quote from: PeterO on October 06, 2011, 10:53:47 AM
You guys are right, if they want it they will get it. I am more worried about being out there camping and returning from a day's walk to an empty spot... While very unlikely in truly remote locations, I can see that happening in some more popular national parks or camping areas. Specially in a situation where you have set up a base at a location and take your car for one or two nights away on a trip.

We try to make it look as though someone is still there, leave chairs and tables out with mugs and bottles on them, we take anything of real value with us, fridge, cameras, money, laptop and so on, all that normally stays in the car anyway, really the only thing left is an esky and food, I'm sure second hand cutlery and dishes from vinnies ain't worth much, the fridge in the camper is 40yr old 3 way, they can have that if there willing to go to the trouble of getting it out.

Insurance does the rest.

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Re: How do you secure your trailer
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2011, 12:49:39 PM »
We do the same as you Baz, Leave a few chairs around etc. If everyhting is put away it usually indicates you will be gone a while. I might chuck the Trigg lock on too if I remember...

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Re: How do you secure your trailer
« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2011, 01:47:20 PM »
I too think they will get it if they want to but the odd deterrant may be enough!
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Re: How do you secure your trailer
« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2011, 03:26:48 PM »
all of that is what we do too.........a small radio going inside as well.......
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Re: How do you secure your trailer
« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2011, 04:05:04 PM »
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Leave a few chairs around etc.
what about a blow up doll on a chair, propped up with a book like its asleep... Could look like a body
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Re: How do you secure your trailer
« Reply #11 on: October 06, 2011, 04:09:17 PM »
Quote from: Lost on October 06, 2011, 04:05:04 PM
what about a blow up doll on a chair, propped up with a book like its asleep... Could look like a body

mmm I not sure what type of people you camp with but....hhhmmm, They must be interesting.
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Re: How do you secure your trailer
« Reply #12 on: October 06, 2011, 04:10:19 PM »
I leave the radio going, and chuck this sign out the front.
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Re: How do you secure your trailer
« Reply #13 on: October 06, 2011, 04:18:11 PM »
Quote from: mystq on October 06, 2011, 04:10:19 PM
I leave the radio going, and chuck this sign out the front.


I was actually thinking about using the real thing - I'll look into the cost of these things. Meanwhile I have come across a site which sells chains that they claim are bolt cutter proof...
http://lockitt.com/Lockitt/product/SPCH/CHOX331.html
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Re: Re: Re: How do you secure your trailer
« Reply #14 on: October 06, 2011, 04:25:12 PM »
Quote from: PeterO on October 06, 2011, 04:18:11 PM
I was actually thinking about using the real thing - I'll look into the cost of these things. Meanwhile I have come across a site which sells chains that they claim are bolt cutter proof...
http://lockitt.com/Lockitt/product/SPCH/CHOX331.html

Boltcutters are the old way, unfortunately cordless grinders are now the norm. Not much can stop them and they are relatively quiet. At least it would slow them down.

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Re: How do you secure your trailer
« Reply #15 on: October 09, 2011, 08:35:37 PM »
Quote from: mystq on October 06, 2011, 04:10:19 PM
I leave the radio going, and chuck this sign out the front.



It's pretty cheap to install/run one of these things:

http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=11655.0
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Re: How do you secure your trailer
« Reply #16 on: October 09, 2011, 10:43:09 PM »
Very good link, thanks! The only concern is that the device needs mobile coverage so it will not work in many remote locations. I wonder if you could turn on the tracking at home and just live it running for the duration of the trip. It would just keep sending location at predefined interval until you turn it off...

Anyway, good info, thanks again,

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Re: How do you secure your trailer
« Reply #17 on: October 09, 2011, 10:48:32 PM »
I see there is a KK for sale
if your reading this
CHAIN THE DAMN THING UP

i would hate to be reading about yours going missing on here too
especially leaving it were it is at the moment
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Re: How do you secure your trailer
« Reply #18 on: October 10, 2011, 06:24:17 AM »
I have a hitch lock,  best money could buy chain n lock around A frame, attached to a 2M steel post, concreted into the ground, the dogs and finally, 2 other CT's in the street, with minimal or no security.  ;D
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Re: How do you secure your trailer
« Reply #19 on: October 10, 2011, 09:13:26 AM »
Quote from: pommiedic on October 10, 2011, 06:24:17 AM
I have a hitch lock,  best money could buy chain n lock around A frame, attached to a 2M steel post, concreted into the ground, the dogs and finally, 2 other CT's in the street, with minimal or no security.  ;D

Chain is a given. Someone posted a link here to a US site lockitt.com. They have some serious chains there. I am sure there is a good supply of local stuff as well. I am thinking of sat tracking as an add-on. Hitch lock is also a good option. For me it must be portable, easy to pack away without taking too much space and easy to install and dismantle. Otherwise it gets too difficult... While any security device can be broken, I just hope to have enough deterrent to make them go away.

We live in a difficult to find location at the end of a long right of way (living in Northern Beaches I am sure you know what I mean), so I am more concerned about security while away from home.
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