Question 1

What is the best security measure for my campervan?

Accepted Answer

Prevention is the best security method. A combination of visual/physical devices and technical ones should help limit the opportunities for crimes of theft to occur.

Question 2

What happens if my campervan is stolen?

Accepted Answer

If your campervan has been stolen, notify the police straight away. Using the crime number from the report you filed, notify your insurance company.

It will help the police to recover your campervan if it is fitted with a tracker. Without proper security measures it may make it more difficult to recover your stolen vehicle.

Question 3

Does having an alarm and immobiliser fitted in my camper reduce insurance premiums?

Accepted Answer

The greater the security options fitted in your camper, the safer it becomes. This should reflect in the cost of your insurance premiums, as immobilisers and alarms are recognised as crime deterrents.

Question 4

What is ‘Sold Secure’?

Accepted Answer

This is an organisation that tests, verifies and reviews locking systems for a range of leisure vehicles (grading from Bronze to Diamond), coordinated through the Master Locksmiths’ Association. Owners may notice the brand when shopping around for locking systems and other security products.

Question 5

What is a Thatcham category alarm?

Accepted Answer

Thatcham is the standard for insurance companies, and many providers will insist that your vehicle is fitted with their alarms for basic security. Devices of a certain standard will receive a Thatcham Security Certification to reaffirm this security.

Question 6

How does a vehicle tracking system work?

Accepted Answer

This relies on technical equipment to monitor the location of your vehicle. Typically, the vehicle owner will have a few options with their supporting subscription, whereby they can either buy it yearly, or cover two, three, four or even up to five years at a time. The police will use this tracking service to locate and recover a stolen campervan.

Categories of security systems for this kind of vehicle recovery include:

Category Five/ Thatcham after-theft systems
Category Six/ Stolen Vehicle Tracking
Category Seven/ Stolen Vehicle Location

The difference between categories will depend on your vehicle and its requirements.

Question 7

How do I check if my campervan has an engine immobiliser?

Accepted Answer

Since 1998, immobilisers have been fitted into all new vans. This may be done during production, or installed later. The best way to check if your campervan has this fitted is to read the handbook.

Jason Sims

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