Hi, I'm looking for some opinions. I have one Nemesis wheel lock, but I'm debating with myself which wheel to put it on. The one near the door, so it's visible if someone approaches to try their luck with the door, or on the opposite side so it's more visible when in use at a campsite and the awning is up. What do you reckon?
Which wheel for a clamp?
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When at home , i put the wheel clamp on the wheel that is visible to people driving past so its noticeable , then on site it goes on the off side all the time regardless off awning up or not .
I got a wheel clamp with the caravan when I bought it, but it was only suitable for the Offside wheel, due to the Motor Mover and the side-skirt. This made it look like there was no clamp on it as this side is against a fence. I then bought another clamp which could be used on any wheel in any orientation for show and extra security. I may replace the bundled clamp at some point, with a heavier duty one as I tour with the 'Show' clamp. (Neither of these require a wheel nut to be replaced)
I am pretty safe where I live and I could easily manage without a wheel clamp save for the insuance requirements. My neighbours have got the art of inconsiderate parking so perfected, even the most skilled caravan thief would have difficulty getting out of our cul-de-sac.
As for the wheel clamp on site, I always use the near side out of habit as I do at home, awning or not.
As for the wheel clamp on site, I always use the near side out of habit as I do at home, awning or not.
Many of the vans that are stolen have wheel clamps and security devices fitted. You may deter/slow down the thieves but we don't seem able to stop them. 1st picture is(was) from a friends van parked outside their bungalow in daylight, overlooked by friendly neighbours, thethieves had considerately left the clamps. The 2nd. picture is of an Alko wheel lock conveniently removed by the thieves, (this picture was from another forum). There's alot of money to be made by a 'thief proof' caravan lock!
Caravans parked at home are the most at risk according to the C&CC statistics. Possibly different wheel clamps each side might slow down thieves but the best bet is to remove the wheels and have locking nuts on winter wheels or RSJ's.
On site the clamp should be on the opposite side to the awning so that any one on site can see someone trying to remove it. If it is in the awning then they can work on it unseen.
On site the clamp should be on the opposite side to the awning so that any one on site can see someone trying to remove it. If it is in the awning then they can work on it unseen.
Gabsgrandad said:
The pictures you posted actually appear in a promotional YouTube video for JSB Hublock. They also tout their resistance to cutting and Oxy Acetylene attacks. It's also interesting that destructive testing of caravan locks does not seem to be a thing on YouTube... this is one of the few I could find:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6s7zGSCYtk
My own thoughts are that the wheel, hitch and steady locks simply stop it from being pinched by an opportunist. With some skill, the security could be brute-forced or picked, probably in a matter of seconds.
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