As the credit crunch hits, British holidays will be on the increase that means back to the ‘good old days’ of camping and caravanning. Packing all your belongings into the back of your car or caravan, arriving at your destination unhitching you caravan or tent. Just look around and ask yourself “how safe are my belongings?” as many caravans or mobile homes can contain expensive possessions. Since around 3000 caravans are stolen each year, there are several precautions you can do to help keep your valuables safe.

Look for a site that has been checked by the local Police. When stopped, make sure all your windows and sky lights are locked. A fitted caravan hitch lock is always good to stop thieves quickly hitching up. Clamp your wheels even if you are stopping for 1 night.

If you are going out at night ask your neighbouring camper to look out for anything suspicious. There are a number of reliable caravan alarms that you can buy, these have motion sensors fitted and its always good to talk to your insurance company about which alarm to buy.

Not just caravans but camping is also seen as an easy option by thieves, again only go to trusted sites, if you are there for a number of nights it is good advice to only unpack enough for that night, keep the rest of your belongings in the car, or rucksack. Ground Anchors are very good for making it difficult to remove anything chained to them and the thieves have to cut the chain to steal your bike, bbq or even the caravan itself whiolst parked at home. As with all holidays common sense has a lot to do with the outcome, follow some simple rules and you can
have a great hassle free holiday.