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5 Top Tips for Securing Your Motorhome
Storage
Where you store your motorhome when not in use can greatly increase or decrease the chances of it being stolen or vandalised. Where possible, store your motorhome in a locked building. If this is not possible, secure your motorhome behind locked gates or any device that prevents the motorhome being driven off the premises, such as a locking drive post. Another tip is to, where possible; leave your motorhome out of sight so it cannot be seen from the main road by passers-by.
Alarms
Alarms provide an audible deterrent for would-be thieves as the siren could alert people to the potential break in or theft. Alarms can be anything from DIY fitted devices sold relatively cheaply or Thatcham approved devices that use motion sensor technology and have been put through rigorous testing to ensure their effectiveness against preventing theft of or from motorhomes. Depending on the value of your motorhome, some insurance companies may required you to fit an alarm. In these cases, it is likely that you will require a Thatcham Category 1 approved alarm. For fitting an alarm, you may be rewarded with a discount off your premium.
Immobilisers
Immobilisers often come factory fitted as standard on more modern motorhomes. These prevent the motorhomes engine from being started without the use of the key. They can also be Thatcham approved, depending on the immobiliser fitted. Always check with the manufacturers specification, as this should tell you whether the security devices fitted to your motorhome are Thatcham approved and which category.
Tracking Devices
Tracking devices offer an excellent way to not only deter thieves from stealing your motorhome, but also to recover your motorhome should they be successful in stealing it. Proactive tracking devices that use a 24-hour monitoring centre are able to alert you when the motorhome is moved. The Police can then get to work tracking your motorhome and recover it before any major damage can be done.
Securing the motorhome
All other common sense security measurements apply to your motorhome remove valuables whilst not in use and do not keep your registration documents in the motorhome. Make sure all windows are shut and the doors are locked. Keep the keys for your motorhome in a safe place in your home, out of sight from the windows and doors.
Heather Robinson of specialist insurance providers, Caravan Guard Ltd. Caravan Guard Limited provides specialist motorhome insurance cover in the UK. For more information about securing and insuring your motorhome, please visit http://www.caravanguard.co.uk. Caravan Guard are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.