We're about to go on our maiden voyage with our Elddis Odyssey next weekend . I was just wondering whether it is wise to chain our wastemaster and aquaroll to the stabilisers of the caravan . Does anybody do this ? . These pieces of kit are expensive ! Or am I just being paranoid ? . We're going to Eastham Hall in Lytham . Anyone been there ?
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Harleysdad
A good question but I have to say in all the years Ive had our van Ive never chained them up,to do so wouldnt be a bad point but I dont think you will see many on site that do.
You will find caravanners a fairly honest breed of people and when we first started we thought what a wonderful world.
Go ahead and enjoy your maiden voyage .
Sir Roger
A good question but I have to say in all the years Ive had our van Ive never chained them up,to do so wouldnt be a bad point but I dont think you will see many on site that do.
You will find caravanners a fairly honest breed of people and when we first started we thought what a wonderful world.
Go ahead and enjoy your maiden voyage .
Sir Roger
have to admit i have never and never heard anyone complain that they have lost theirs in my whole 2 years experiance, i have read about it happening tho but i guess i'm to trusting........... enjoy your trip
In about 12 or 14 years of caravanning, we've only ever had one thing stolen.....our metal double steps, and that was from a large commercial site which had some undesirable types (by the warden's own admission) staying. By the very nature of it, caravanning means large amounts of stuff are left out in the open, or in awnings (and, let's face it, even a locked caravan isn't really that difficult to break into!). By and large though, it is very rare for anything to go walkabout - most caravanners/campers seem to be an honest lot and respect each other's property. There are one or two sites which have a bit of a reputation for things, quite often bikes, going missing - a trawl through forums will give you the details. These tend to be the larger sites with either no/inadequate perimeter fencing, and which the public (not staying on site) have access to. I don't know the site you're going to, so can't comment on it, sorry. Generally speaking though, I don't think you have any great need to worry.
Like Sue I have never had anything stolen but I suppose a first time for everything,I have been caravanning for 35 years on all types of sites both here in the UK and across the water so forget it and enjoy your new experiences.
Hi,
Good question, about 4 years ago we stayed at a large commercial site near Clacton in Essex and there was a spate of items being stolen. We packed up and left.
But to be honest, before that trip and ever since we have never had an issue and never lock the water, waste etc. up. We lock our bikes and expect I would lock a Solar panel (if I had one) but then I never lock the Cadec and it stays put.
All in all, most people are honest and you don't need to worry. Enjoy your trip.
Dave
Good question, about 4 years ago we stayed at a large commercial site near Clacton in Essex and there was a spate of items being stolen. We packed up and left.
But to be honest, before that trip and ever since we have never had an issue and never lock the water, waste etc. up. We lock our bikes and expect I would lock a Solar panel (if I had one) but then I never lock the Cadec and it stays put.
All in all, most people are honest and you don't need to worry. Enjoy your trip.
Dave
Fortunately I have only personally experienced the theft of our EHU cable, when on site, but over the years I have met many people who have variously reported loses of:
A complete caravan
Various car thefts
Water containers (clean and grey)
Water filler hoses
Bicycles
Steps
BBQ
A Cascade 2 Burner Module (leaving the gas to escape!)
Heater roof flue caps and extension tubes
Gas bottles
A complete awning removed from a sited caravan
Pup tent
Awning ground sheet
Folding chairs
Clothes airier
Walking boots
Cool box and food/drinks
…….. and a cuddly toy
Didn’t they do well.
Sadly a significant proportion of these items disappeared whilst on caravan rallies! It just a few people who spoil it for so many.
A complete caravan
Various car thefts
Water containers (clean and grey)
Water filler hoses
Bicycles
Steps
BBQ
A Cascade 2 Burner Module (leaving the gas to escape!)
Heater roof flue caps and extension tubes
Gas bottles
A complete awning removed from a sited caravan
Pup tent
Awning ground sheet
Folding chairs
Clothes airier
Walking boots
Cool box and food/drinks
…….. and a cuddly toy
Didn’t they do well.
Sadly a significant proportion of these items disappeared whilst on caravan rallies! It just a few people who spoil it for so many.
I have been caravanning for 28 years and to be quite honest theift is not prevelant thankfully. There is a good element of trust in caravanning, which is sadly lost in civy street.
There are some rough sites about and usually you get a feel for a site on first entry. Barbed wire at the front gate usually = trouble.
Did an overnight stop on one such site at steeps in Glasgow. It had 8ft high railings and razor wire round the parimiter. We travelled as a group of 4 caravans so looked to be mod handed so to speak. We did get the non-drivers to take shifts on guard that night, but nothing happened.
Sometimes having locks on show can attract vermin as they think there must be something worth nicking if it's securred.
Atb Steve L.
There are some rough sites about and usually you get a feel for a site on first entry. Barbed wire at the front gate usually = trouble.
Did an overnight stop on one such site at steeps in Glasgow. It had 8ft high railings and razor wire round the parimiter. We travelled as a group of 4 caravans so looked to be mod handed so to speak. We did get the non-drivers to take shifts on guard that night, but nothing happened.
Sometimes having locks on show can attract vermin as they think there must be something worth nicking if it's securred.
Atb Steve L.
We've been lucky and never lost a thing.
We do indelibly mark our aquarolls and wastemaster with our dogs names in big black letters. NOT our address or postcode just in case someone visits our home!
We do indelibly mark our aquarolls and wastemaster with our dogs names in big black letters. NOT our address or postcode just in case someone visits our home!
ive never had anything go missing but i do lock my bits up, i chain the aqua rolls together, the waste hog thing to the chassis,sat tripod to the front handle and if im somewhere like dorset steam fair i chain my genny through the chassis.
mike
mike
The only things I have had stolen are,
1. Breakaway cable.
2. Red/White side marker lens.
Both stolen in different campsites in France, I suspect by English tourers, as the light lens does not fit continetal vans.
Steve W
1. Breakaway cable.
2. Red/White side marker lens.
Both stolen in different campsites in France, I suspect by English tourers, as the light lens does not fit continetal vans.
Steve W
Hi harleysdad, we have been caravanning for 13 years and stay at various sites about 12 times a year. We have never come across anyone’s stuff being stolen and although I don’t lock up aqua roll ect I do try some basic security measures e.g I lock the kids bikes up, leave the radio on and ensure windows and door are locked when we are away from the van but at the end of the day all the stuff we take with us are covered by both the house contents and caravan insurance. So go and enjoy your new hobby, have a beer while chatting to the bloke on the next pitch and relax that in the knowledge you are surrounded by people who share a similar interest in life as you.
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