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Quote: Originally posted by boggysmum on 07/1/2013

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I think we are at the same storage facility. Our caravan was a victim too. They couldn't force the lock so ripped open the window to gain access inside to unlock the door. They took out the entire Truma heater which left a big hole in the floor and an empty space! Also took all the cooker knobs, tried to rip out the freezer compartment of fridge (found the door from freezer compartment across the field where they had accessed the site from) and, like you, had left tv under storage box which they took as a bonus freebee. We have a crime number, have had assessors out who have approved repairs and insurance company already compensated tv cost (albeit reduced value to take account of wear & tear). As only one dealership deals with Hymers we have now had the okay from insurance to go ahead with repairs. Will be a long job I think. What we found interesting was that although there were plenty of finger prints left at the scene non were taken by police. They said it is not financially viable now to investigate this type of crime due to the latest cut backs.   
We too are moving to a "Gold" storage site when the repairs are done as I don't think the insurance company would be happy if we returned to our current storage facility. May be see you there! Good luck.

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Quote: Originally posted by boggysmum on 07/1/2013

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Yep, that's the one! We have had so much bad luck with first a motorhome and now caravans that our family and friends think we are absolutely mad not throw in the towel and give up.
We are sorely tempted to after this last set back. A quick look through at holiday cottages that are dog friendly, to rent, made up our minds. We just love our caravan. it's our home from home. We will carry on and not let the b......s grind us down. That's as long as we can afford to!

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Before you throw in the towel for good at least try moving your unit to a more secure compound first which is registered with CaSSOA. Your insurance will be reduced by around 10% and and the extra security should at least give you peace of mind.

Hi Martin, sorry to hear van broken into, all good advice, I presume you cant get on to a secure site just yet, may be worth adding a little extra security meantime, possibly something like these,  

 Milenco door locks from towsure, £50 and £60.

Quote: Originally posted by Martin1987 on 07/1/2013

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Hi john. Thanks for advice. I have looked at them but i believe as inside the caravan next to the door is the cooker so i dont think i can fit them?
Any advice on these would help :) thanks

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Hi Martin, don’t know your van, but your door lock should be a good few inches above your cooker worktop, shouldn't need a lot of room to fit the small lock, the handrail lock would need more room, possibly the removal of cooker to fit lock back plates, refit cooker, can only see one reason no room for lock, that is your cooker is a full size one and the worktop is roughly same height as door lock, and worktop would need to be eased from wall to fit lock back plate. I have the handrail type as I have a stable type door, have not fitted mine yet as I am going to make a full size back plate to strengthen the inside wall of van and make door frame more ridged and less susceptible to being sprung open, or back plate being pulled through the van wall. I may be wrong, but I do not know of a van that these locks will not fit,  anyway good luck with the insurance and a solution to your security concerns.