RV FEATURE away . WiTi Anti-Theft is also available with optional QuikProtect GPS Tracking and Alerting for the ultimate peace of mind .
FINAL WORDS
Feature-packed internet security cameras are relatively inexpensive .
GPS trackers can range in their level of sophistication and functionality . For instance , you can use an old smartphone switched on and connected to a USB port in your van as a rudimentary GPS tracker , using apps like Find My Phone . Alternatively you can purchase a caravan alarm system with an integrated GPS tracker .
Australian company WiTi markets an antitheft device that detects movement via a highly sensitive gyroscope . If your caravan or trailer is hitched or moved slightly when the anti-theft function is active , the WiTi module will immediately lock the electric brakes ( if fitted to your van ), flash all the lights and sound an alarm .
The caravan or camper trailer is completely immobilised , virtually impossible to tow
Be careful who you trust . I recently heard of a situation where the owners of a brand new caravan were camped next to another couple in an older van .
They befriended the couple who offered to look after their new pride and joy during their day trips away from the van .
One afternoon , they returned to find their van gone . Their neighbours had lulled them into a false sense of security , hitched up the new van and disappeared , leaving the older van behind .
Unfortunately , we live in a not-so-innocent age . Thieves will take advantage of the vulnerable and ill-prepared . While it may be impossible to stop a determined thief , you can certainly make life very difficult for them .
Taking a few simple precautions can make all the difference between being a victim and enjoying your caravanning holiday .
Using a spare smart phone and Find My Phone app as a GPS tracker .
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