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Quote: Originally posted by pippa10 on 15/8/2009

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When we stored the caravan over winter the best way we found was to take the wheels off. You can buy stands to put in place and unless the thieves have spare wheels to fit, it will certainly deter them.

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Re the above, i am fitting these when i get my van back, (had both Alko wheel clamps, hitch lock and steady locks cut off with a gas cutter)

http://www.jsbhublock.co.uk/

I'm thankful we've only got a 10 year old single axle without fixed bed. Hopefully they'll go for a nice shiny new one. As there aren't any joy riders in caravans we should be safe from that lot as well.

I think, having read about all the effort they go to, they must be very selective about which van they want. They're probably just as picky as us over the choice of layout etc.

I would also think, if you remove, the wheels they will soon nick some off another van.

The point I was trying to make is that if you have a top of the range, new twin axle, you will be at much greater risk of having it stolen by a professional. Your 95 Avondale & my 99 Ranger are at a much lower risk and probably no professional thief would bother.

The professionals pick the specific van they want. They will then go to considerable lengths to steal it if they have time undisturbed. If the wheels have been removed, stealing some from another van is just another thing they have to do, along with removing locks, clamps etc. Removing the wheels is just another thing that will slow them down a bit more, but will not deter them if they specifically target your van.

Pleased to advise the returned van received the thumbs up from the other half. Very lttle touch up needed from her to give the van the OK as the dealer Reading Caravans (was Berkshire Caravans) did a great job cleaning it,  replacement carpets due in soon. Only lost one weekend of use but gained lots of grey hairs with worry and having to replace all the gear and security I'd already bought.

Andy1kenobe - you are correct about the tracker its a great little unit, easily fitted and to conceal. I had to replace the patch aerial because the TGB's niaively thought that by removing it the gadget would no longer transmit.

Quote: Originally posted by pippa10 on 15/8/2009

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When we stored the caravan over winter the best way we found was to take the wheels off. You can buy stands to put in place and unless the thieves have spare wheels to fit, it will certainly deter them.

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you may find you are not insured because one guy had his taken from a secure site and they would not pay out anything at all.the reason they said NO wheels no wheel clamp as required under policy.so ask your insurance before you do this.