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Securing the camper.
« on: January 03, 2015, 11:29:27 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.

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?

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Re: Securing the camper.
« Reply #1 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.

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.

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Re: Securing the camper.
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2015, 01:23:48 PM »
There's several really good threads on this..  Have a search around.. also in the showroom section for footyshorts shane's setup.

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Re: Securing the camper.
« Reply #3 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????

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Re: Securing the camper.
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2015, 03:19:37 PM »
I make sure I tie the toy poodle to the Swan :)

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Re: Securing the camper.
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2015, 03:28:59 PM »
Chains or GG's security cables through the wheels and over the springs. Very hard to drive off with the wheels locked up at home or away camping.

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Re: Securing the camper.
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2015, 04:01:35 PM »
Live in it...makes it harder to steal 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.


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Re: Securing the camper.
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2015, 08:30:03 PM »
Bugger, my Ridgeback is only 36 kgs, do you think adding my Rottweiller (51 kgs) would help ?
Our camper also came with one of those Toylok thingies and I figured running that cable through the closest wheel wouldn't hurt.
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Re: Securing the camper.
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2015, 08:31:28 PM »
I make sure I tie the toy poodle to the Swan :)

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Re: Securing the camper.
« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2015, 08:33:00 PM »
Pop a hand written note on the door   ,  Just poped out to site in the 222 back in 10 , have a cupper till l get back  :cheers:








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Re: Securing the camper.
« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2015, 08:41:49 PM »
We have GG's security cables for fridge panels and camper, if someone really wants something they will find a way to get it unfortunately but if you can do a few things that make it a bit harder that is better.

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Re: Securing the camper.
« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2015, 09:13:11 PM »
This is what we do;
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Try an scare em off with emoticons. ;D
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Re: Securing the camper.
« Reply #12 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.

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Re: Securing the camper.
« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2015, 03:39:07 AM »
Have a note that says long drop treatment head first if you want this camper. Every national park has them.
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Re: Securing the camper.
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2015, 07:46:43 AM »
When camping I make sure all storage boxes etc are locked when not used, and as we have a tregg hitch, I use a lockable hitch pin, I bought a Hayman Reese type, you can buy cheaper versions from supercrap, its not completely fool proof, but at least gives you piece of mind, and would also fulfil any insurance req I would think.

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Re: Securing the camper.
« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2015, 08:41:18 AM »
I don't know what the percentage of opportunistic thefts would be as opposed to premeditated thefts.

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.
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Re: Securing the camper.
« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2015, 10:55:02 AM »
If someone wants it enough there is not much you can do without making your own life a misery...

We use a Do35 hitch lock when on the road, added by a wheel clamp when at home...

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Re: Securing the camper.
« Reply #17 on: January 04, 2015, 11:34:36 AM »
Hi everyone
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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 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?
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Re: Securing the camper.
« Reply #18 on: January 04, 2015, 11:36:33 AM »
When we bought our new camper we had to have a pad laid for it so the security is a lock for the DO35 and this





Apart from a tracker, and alert neighbours I think that may be all we can do to ensure it's security

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Re: Securing the camper.
« Reply #19 on: January 08, 2015, 09:14:29 PM »
I store the trailer in a locked shed out of sight and it is properly insured.

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

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.

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« Reply #20 on: January 09, 2015, 08:03:40 AM »
I went to my local motorbike shop and bought a good bike lock which I put through the rim and around the spring. It’s plastic coated and quite thick, so unless you have an angle grinder or a really really big pair of bold cutters, it’s going to be difficult to steal.

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« Reply #21 on: January 09, 2015, 08:44:46 AM »
When we're camping we secure the fridge,weber, solar panels etc with security cables to help stop opportunistic thieves and that's about it. If you're going to worry so much about what might happen sell the camper and stay in a motel or home coz NOTHING you do will stop the pro's that want your gear.
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