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We keep a spare set of car keys in our caravan and a spare set of caravan keys in our car . The relatively new Camec keyless entry system , which allows the van owner to wear a wristband specifically coded to their van ’ s lock rather than carry keys , and have them potentially stolen , seems like a good way to further improve security .

‘ Portable ’ items like generators and solar panels can be tempting for thieves . You can just do what we did initially : purchase a security cable and a waterproof lock . Of course , any thief can bypass this , given a portable angle grinder and enough time , so what you are really doing is hoping that they will find easier pickings .

Alarmed Kovix lock on a D035 .

Then we discovered alarmed locks , like the ones made by Kovix . As they say , locks only discourage honest thieves , but there ’ s little doubt that ones that create a fuss will probably send most thieves elsewhere .

There is a large range of coupling locks on the market to suit 50mm ball , pin and other systems , but Kovix and others also make alarmed coupling locks . It should go without saying , but also invest in a quality wheel clamp for your van .

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