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24/6/2009 at 12:41am
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getting my Elddis Avante twin axle caravan on Sunday.
can you recommend the best clamps and hitch locks.
Thanx
Mike


24/6/2009 at 12:55am
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Purpleline FullStop Nemesis wheelclamp. Supposed to be one of the best clamps?


Purpleline Saracen Hitchlock, I think the bulldog one is stronger though.



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24/6/2009 at 9:05am
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We have the Nemesis Wheel clamp and its a a solid piece of kit.


24/6/2009 at 9:24am
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i take it a twin axle will need 2 locks, will they both need to be this type to maintain high security?


24/6/2009 at 11:57am
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4 different types would be better (one on each wheel), Depends how long you want to take removing & storing the security items each time you want to go away.

Wheelclamps are quite heavy & bulky items to carry.



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24/6/2009 at 12:00pm
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Storing it at home or in storage?

If at home i would consider a ground anchor & a good 16mm+ chain around the axle. Would entail crawling under the van to fit it but at least a thief would not be able to use bolt croppers under there.




24/6/2009 at 12:09pm
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I would check to see waht is on your insurance company approved list, as this will help to reduce your premium a bit.

No harm in adding more than they specify, just depends on the balance between the inconvenience of time to lock unlock and the inconvenience of your van getting nicked, no brainer, the more the better



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24/6/2009 at 12:11pm
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lots here

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.towsure.com/category/6847-Wheel_Clamps



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24/6/2009 at 2:41pm
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I all ready had the nemesis in mind and was thinking of having another lock on the same side of the van to lock both axles. would you recommend 2 nemesis or a nemesis plus a cheaper lock.
also what hitch lock do you recommend for an explorer van?
thanks again
Mike


24/6/2009 at 3:30pm
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If it'll take an Al-Ko lock I suggest you seriously consider fitting them. We had a so called good clamp on our last van, it was reoved & thrown in my neighbours hedge, the clamp resembled a twisted pipe cleaner when it was found. I understand the Al-Ko is very good & we have one on our new van.

In addition to the Al-Ko lock, we have two leglocks & the van is hitched to a 4 foot long RSJ set in 24 inches of concrete & the jockey wheel is removed. If they get this one away they'll have to work for it.

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24/6/2009 at 4:55pm
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what type of hitch is it ?


24/6/2009 at 5:00pm
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Im guessing the alko lock needs the wheels to be in a set position before the clamps will fit?

How do you manage that with a twin axle? Hope your lucky & they line up or jack one axle up to rotate the wheel?



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check you insurance if its the same as mine on my twin you will have to lock at least one wheel on each axle,

i use two milenco clamps, not the best to carry on board but do there job well.

mike



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Hi i am getting a new van next weekend and need to get some decent security for it. I have been watching these threads over the last while and am unsure whether to get something like the nemisis wheel clamp or fork out the extra and go for the alko wheel lock.

What i wat to know is it worth spending the extra or go for something like the nemisis.

I will also have an alko hitchlock, corner steady locks and an alarm that comes with the van fitted.

Ive noted basilbrushes comments and any other would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Kenny.

 

 



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We have the Nemises a very good wheel clamp, but...  it's very heavy and bulky. It's starting to get on my nerves now especially when it's raining....(raining not seen that in a long time) lol.

  Agri.



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The Alkos are pretty good, if you have a twin you do need to jack it up, at least for the second wheel.

If you have a mover you can easily line up one wheel. If you don't want to jack, then you need something different for the second wheel.

We have a sloping drive and thought we could not jack, so we fitted one Alko and a Nemesis, which we found to be good. Now OH has worked out a way to jack safely we use both the Alkos.

When we are away we take the Alkos, not too heavy and very neat.

I would agree you need to see what your insurance demands. We are with the CC, they only demand one form...so either wheel or hitch lock. But they give good discounts for the Alko wheel lock, an alarm, tilt sensor, and tracker. You can then decide what to do....pay a higher premium or spend money on security.

Some insurers demand much higher levels of security before they will insure you at all, so check before you buy.

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