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Sometime ago there was a thread running on trailer security on campsites and motoway stop offs,but i have not found the threads,as i would like to offer my advice on the matter.

I have been using Apache hitchlock and this clamps around the hitch with trailer attached to car or trailer on its own,this can be purchused from www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.towsure.com price £19.99 and stops the trailer from being taken when parked at campsite or motoways stop off,however unless one has a lockable hard top to the trailer,items from trailer are easy pray,and i have found a answer to this a 110db padlock alarm which is  a movement sensitive unit,replace the padlock supplied with the Apache unit with this alarm padlock,this can be obtained from www.cpc.co.uk and the part no is SR0737502  and is priced at £12.29 plus vat.

I got these in September and used on my last camping trip to Corfe Castle and had the Apache and alarm in use and one evening this went off and was triggered by a badger trying to get into the trailer after some bread my wife had left in there,so you see that the padlock alarm is very sensitive.(one part of the campsite at Corfe in front of playground there were badgers out every evening looking for food this is normal as i was told by the staff ) 

Get a Pitbull Terrier with HIV on patrol.  That'll do it.

Steve.

for attention of gbplumbing

yes it should fit have a look on towsure web site

I've got one of them little round locks that fit in the hole in the hitch as well

only cost about £4 and is another deterrant

Those little ALKO locks above can be removed in seconds with an automotive dent puller, as can any cylinder lock.

As said many times, locks only stop honest thieves without tools.  Fit the biggest, toughest hitchlock you can & store the thing somewhere secure.  Ground anchors & motorcycle chains are a good idea.

Steve.

Quote: Originally posted by Steve McV on 20/10/2009

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Those little ALKO locks above can be removed in seconds with an automotive dent puller, as can any cylinder lock.

As said many times, locks only stop honest thieves without tools.  Fit the biggest, toughest hitchlock you can & store the thing somewhere secure.  Ground anchors & motorcycle chains are a good idea.

Steve.

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Quote: Originally posted by jeffstu on 16/10/2009

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went off and was triggered by a badger(one part of the campsite at Corfe in front of playground there were badgers out every evening looking for food this is normal as i was told by the staff ) 

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for the att of the doozers

 yes i have seen the badgers on one night when i stayed up to watch them with some other campers                                                                                             

the camp site is the C&CC Corfe Castle if you go to see the badgers try to go in August and ASK TO HAVE A PITCH IN FRONT OF PLAYGROUND as the badgers are at this part.