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Tips For Securing Your Motorhome
When your motorhome is not in use and where you store your motorhome can greatly increase or decrease the chances of it being vandalized or stolen. One of the best places to store a motorhome is inside a locked building or CaSSOA (Caravan Storage Site Owners’ Association) site. If this is not possible then consider securing your motorhome behind locked gates or off the main roads, preferably out of sight from passer bys and under surveillance coverage. Also, consider fitting a device that would prevent someone from driving your vehicle away, such as a locking drive post or wheel lock. Alarms Alarms can deter would-be-thieves and depending on your budget can range from the relatively inexpensive DIY fitted devices to Thatcham approved devices. Thatcham devices use a motion sensor technology and have been through rigorous testing to ensure their effectiveness for preventing theft of motorhomes and their contents. The value of your motorhome can also determine the category of Thatcham alarm insurers will require you to fit. It is likely a Thatcham category 1 approved alarm will reward you with a discount off your premium. Immobilisers Immobilisers, like alarms can be Thatcham approved devices fitted to your motorhome which will stop the vehicle starting without a key. Typically immobilisers are already fitted as standard to modern motorhomes, but if you are unsure check with your manufacturer first. Tracking Device Fitting a tracking device to your motorhome can not only act as a deterrent but can help in the recovery, should your motorhome be stolen. Should you choose a proactive tracking device you can benefit from a 24-hour monitoring centre that are able to alert you when your motorhome is moved. The Police can then track your motorhome and recover it before any major damage can be done. Contents Finally, ensure to remove any valuable contents from your motorhome, close all windows and ensure the doors are locked. By ensuring there is nothing that can be perceived as being valuable viewable from the outside, it should be less likely that any would-be-thief is tempted to break in. Hopefully these few tips will help to ensure you keep your motorhome from being broken into, or at worse being stolen altogether. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Steve Greenwood writes for Sureterm Direct who provides Motorhome articles and insurance for enthusiasts. If you are looking for competitive Motorhome Insurance visit one of the UK’s most competitive insurance specialist - Sureterm Direct. |
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