Caravan Safety: Your Top Priority when Camping

Adopting the lifestyle of a camper isn’t that difficult when you have the home on wheels providing you with the utmost comfort you’d get from your own home. Besides, having the chance for the perfect escape from the same old every once in a while and seeking refuge in the energising nature with all its breathtaking landscapes is certainly something on everyone’s “to do list” occasionally. When you’re a camper, there’s no need to wait for the ideal opportunity to arise to take to the road, all you need is having the essentials packed, the map and campsites to station at checked into and you’re set to embark on an adventure.

As it happens, people are so excited about the camping experiences altogether, and often forget to include caravan safety as part of their preparations for a trip of a lifetime. Long gone are the days when you could just leave your home without locking it, and of course this refers to your home on wheels as well, so why not take all precautions and measures prior to the road adventures to ensure your peace of mind.

Perhaps you haven’t heard of it, but the number of caravan thefts is on the rise, with Australia having considerably high rates of vehicle thefts (one of the highest out of western countries) according to the CIAA (Caravan Industry Association of Australia), noting up to 100,000 vehicles stolen per year. This is why it’s needless to say one has to equip well on the safety side with caravan security locks, wheel clamps, pad locks and chains.

Security should be your first and foremost thought when it comes to camping, no matter whether your caravan is just parked outside in your yard or at the campsite because thieves are lurking everywhere and are counting on your carelessness. Considering the Australian caravan industry was worth $19 billion last year and the amount is still growing, the number of people owning caravans and going on camping trips is also constantly on the rise which means there are plenty of opportunities for thieves.

Along with getting the adequate caravan security locks (with the tow ball locking system), wheel clamps, pad locks and chains, all made from durable materials to withstand weather conditions and provide top-notch security, it’s important that you never leave your prized possessions, such as electronics, exposed to the sight of potential thieves whenever you’re not anywhere near the caravan. In case of having someone break inside, make sure you have all valuables difficult to find. When parked at your yard or garage, putting covers over can also make things more complex for theft but knowing the caravan measurements prior to cover purchasing is advisable to get the perfect fit.

Thankfully, we live in an era of technology that is constantly being upgraded so if you want to amp up the chances of finding your caravan in the case of theft, you can rely on a GPS tracking device to the trick and help police locate your beloved caravan fast and catch the thieves. Once you’ve taken these measures, it’s advisable to take out the adequate insurance for your vehicle and belongings so you’d be sure you’ve done everything within your power to prevent having them stolen from you.