Holiday Safety & Security this Christmas

While the Home Office has braced Downing Street with its concerns of an increase in crime due to the credit crunch as reported by the Telegraph.co.uk, Discover Leisure are doing all they can to equip outdoor, camping & caravanning enthusiasts…

The purchase of a caravan or motorhome could quite possibly be for some, the most expensive purchase to be made within their lifetime other than their home. This winter, Discover Leisure are making it their mission to raise awareness of caravan and motorhome safety and security to ensure not only your purchase makes it through the harsh winter conditions, but also keeping your pride and joy secure from theft.

Most caravan and motorhome crime can be prevented. Don’t give criminals an easy ride. Follow these top tips provided by the UK Home Office for caravan security:

Caravan & Motorhome Locks

1. Immobilise your caravan, even if you’re stopping only for a short time. Use good quality padlocks, heavy-duty chains and hitch locks to secure your caravan. Fix lock nuts, wheel clamps or winter wheels and padlock gas cylinders to fixing clamps.

Caravan & Motorhome Alarms

2. Fit an alarm and switch it on every time you leave your caravan – even if it’s just for a short time.

Caravan & Motorhome Keys

3. Lock windows, doors, rooflights and the gas compartment when you leave the caravan, even if it’s just for a short time. Always keep the keys with you.

Valuables

4. Take all your valuables with you when you leave the caravan. If you can’t, lock them away. Never leave anything on display – even an old coat can tempt a thief to have a closer look.

Papers

5. Never leave the vehicle registration documents in the caravan. They can help a thief to sell the caravan on.

Marks

6. If your caravan does not already have a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etched onto the windows you should use an ultraviolet pen to mark it inside with an identifiable number. Security mark all the valuables you usually take on holiday with you too.

Neighbours

7. Get to know your neighbours on the site when you’re on holiday and think about joining a vehicle watch scheme at home.

Caravan & Motorhome Tracking

8. You could fit a tracking device so that your caravan can be tracked by the police or a system operator if it is stolen.

Discover Leisure also highly recommends taking out adequate caravan insurance for that extra peace of mind, so even if the worst did happen, you could be covered.

RV-n-Motorhomes

RV etiquette demands that when using an RV dump station, you clean up any spills. RV-n-Motorhomes.com specializes in RV sales and offers you the best available prices for new and used RV for sale as a result of our network of over 100 dealership locations. Contact us directly to find out what types of tow-able RV, motor homes, travel trailers or camper vans we have for sale.

Motorhomes hire through hirebuddies allows you to tour the UK and Europe in a whole new way. Set your own itinerary, discover new places, come and go as you please. Motorhome rental locations fill up during these months and you may find it difficult to locate your desired size, model and pickup location if you don’t reserve early.

Caravanning

Owners of American cars find them irresistible – they’re perfect for ‘overnighting’ at car shows, where they often draw more attention than the cars on display! Apart from their obvious use as mobile accommodation, people also buy these vintage caravans to use as dens, offices, playrooms, mobile catering units, and publicity vehicles. Owner Mike Southwick began his career at his fathers caravans business. He started in the caravan accessory shop, later moving into the workshop carrying out caravan servicing and repairs and finally moving on to caravan sales.

Awning is 14ft by 8 ft wide but there are no curtains with the awning. Lightweight alko chassis BAD BIT – There are some scratches from a dog to a small trim just inside the door. Awning tie down storm strap ? Waste water container and connection pipes ?

Parking is alongside the caravan. Fully fitted furniture throughout, large open plan lounge with seperate dining area. Parking is beside each caravan. All caravans have 2 bedrooms, one double and one with 2 single beds, 2 extra beds can be made up in the lounge area if required. Parking for visitors is in the designated area. For insurance purposes, use of the Park facilities by visitors is strictly prohibited.

Swiftsilver (01373 473073; swiftsilver.com ) offers T@B caravans for hire and sale. One week’s hire starts at ?175, a weekend from ?80. Swift are the UK’s leading manufacturer and we are proud to bring this well loved and respected franchise back to this Scorrier site.

Towyn is home to the Tir Prince Raceway , the largest harness racing track in the UK. More popular in the US and Australia, harness racing is increasing in promenance in the UK, after Tir Prince’s races featured on the S4C program “Rasus”. Tow bar hitch locks for use on trailers and caravans. Our hitch locks by Bulldog Security provide peace of mind that your caravan or trailer is safe from potential theft.

Caravan sites and holiday home complexes which provide units of overnight accommodation are already eligible for the special hotel licence. In the near future, the Government will make a detailed announcement on the new licensing requirements, including any that affect static holiday caravans and holiday homes. Caravans static and mobile, second hand, large and small are here in addition to tourers. We are only too happy to advise on the “home” to suit both you and your budget, our after sales service is superb and we have qualified staff who are here to ensure that you enjoy years of safe, stress free enjoyment as the result of your investment.

Caravans, awnings and caravan accessories throughout the South of England. The South East of England’s largest caravan, awning and caravan accessories retailer in the UK. Caravans of all size and make, 2 berth, 4 berth 5/6 berths are available for you to browse at your leisure; from Starter caravans to luxury twin axle models. Giving you, our customer, a wide range to choose from.

Price isn?t everything, you also need to make sure you get a fair deal . Price – ?250 per week – short breaks available in the low season.

Camping sites and caravan parks in the UK and europe. Find Holiday Parks with hire caravans, holiday lodges, camping, caravan and trailer tent information. Campbells reserve the right to change prices without notice. Offer subject to availability.

Full owners manuals covering all equipment. Genuine reason for reluctant sale. Fully equipped holiday homes, fantastic entertainment, and acres of beautiful touring and camping facilities. Our holiday parks have a limited number of holiday homes with disabled access and hand rails.