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The popularity of caravans and motorhomes continue to increase which is why it is imperative to ensure it is secure when not in use or you are out and about.

It is also as important to protect any valuables that are left within the vehicle.

It is predicted that it will be another boom year for staycations so whether you are opening your existing vehicle or planning to buy a new one, it is critical to invest in the right security products to have peace of mind when away from the vehicle.

Theft is a constant threat and continues be on the increase, especially in the uncertain and challenging times. As fuel prices soar, there has been an increase in the theft of petrol, diesel, and heating oils. It is important to fit deterrents from opportunist thieves or a planned theft.

Best Products and Brands to Buy

Simplysafes offers a full range of security products to protect your motorhome, caravan and trailers. The range comprises of Hitch locks, Wheel clamps and security posts. We have an excellent selection of products available from Autolok, Bulldog and Sentinel.

Our Recommendations

You may have recently purchased a caravan, motorhome or trailer and are now ready to use it over the next few months. Keeping your property secure from thieves is important for your peace of mind and insurance purposes.

Hitch Lock

Our recommended Hitch Lock is the:

Bulldog AA Alko/Albe Hitch Lock

One of our most popular hitch locks from Bulldog, the AA has been designed for use with a wide variety caravans and trailers. It has been tested to the Sold Secure Gold Standard and is insurance approved. For the price it provides excellent value for money and ensures that extra level of security when securing your trailer or caravan.

• Insurance approved
• 5 Year warranty
• Supplied with Bulldog Super Lock Bolt including 2 keys
• Drill and pick resistant lock
• Can be used on various models
• Can only be used unhitched

Wheel Clamp

Our recommended Wheel Clamp is the:

Bulldog DC400 Auto Clamp

The DC400 wheel clamp from Bulldog has been designed for use with larger sized wheels that are commonly used on vans and motorhomes. The wheel clamp is fully adjustable, lightweight and easy to fit. It comes with a 5 year warranty and ideal to keep your van or motorhome secure all year round.

• 5 Year warranty
• Insurance approved
• Supplied with a Bulldog plunge lock
• Top arms are fully adjustable for tyre width and diameter
• Simple to use and easy to fit
• Not suitable for smaller wheels

Security Post

Our recommended security parking post is the:

Sentinel SS-4 Fold Down Security Post

The SS-4 security post from Sentinel provides that extra security when your car, motorhome or caravan is stored on the driveway. A high quality padlock is provided with 2 keys included, it automatically acts as a visual deterrent to any potential thief. It has been constructed to an good standard and comes supplied with easy to follow installation instructions.

• Easy to fold down
• Supplied with a high quality stainless steel padlock – 2 keys provided
• Installation instructions included
• Bright yellow and black vinyl fascia ensures high visibility
• Fixing bolts not supplied

Securing your valuables in your motorhomes or caravan?

Now that your caravan or motorhome might be secured with a hitch lock or wheel clamp. It is important not to disregard the security of your cash or valuables. You may be out on a day trip, walk or night out. But you have also left personal belongings in the caravan.

Why not have that extra peace of mind whilst out by purchasing a small home safe to secure cash or valuables?

Please see our top 3 recommendations below -

Burton Primo Home Safe Size 1

Pros & Cons

• Digital electronic lock supplied with emergency override key
• Cash Rating £1,000 / valuables rating £10,000
• Anti-bump solenoid – Prevents the safe from being bumped open
• Can be anchored to the base or back wall
• Not fire resistant

View the Burton Primo Home Safe Size 1 on our website

Chubbsafes Air 10E Compact Home Safe

Pros & Cons

• Beautiful design, good quality
• Cash Rating £1,000 / valuables rating £10,000
• Robust keyboard
• Can be anchored to floor and wall, incl. mounting hardware
• Only 1 user code adjustable

View the Chubbsafes Air 10E on our website

Phoenix Vela SS0803E Home Safe

Pros & Cons

• Cash Rating £1,000 / valuables rating £10,000
• Supplied with an easy to use digital electronic lock
• Concealed internal hinges
• Carpeted floor
• Not fire resistant

View the Phoenix Vela SS0803E Home Safe on our website

Need advice?

If you have any questions on our Autolok, Bulldog or Sentinel range, please do not hesitate to contact our team.

Since the Covid Pandemic hit in March 2020, travelling abroad has become increasingly difficult due to the continuing changes to the traffic light system.

This along with the high risk of self-isolation on return is making it unattractive to travel overseas.

In comparison, the number of people planning staycations in the UK has risen significantly.

The increased usage of motorhomes and caravans will naturally rise. But making sure that these are secure before, during and after usage is essential to your valuable caravans or motorhomes.

At Simplysafes we provide a fantastic selection of Wheel Clamps and Hitch Locks from Bulldog to match all your requirements.

Hitch Locks

A hitch lock for a caravan is just as crucial as the key for the door of the caravan in terms of security. The usage of a hitch lock prevents your caravan being hitched up and towed away by thieves.

When choosing a hitch lock it is crucial that the correct one is chosen and purchased so that it fits correctly and secures your caravan or trailer as it should. At Simplysafes we have over 20 different Bulldog Hitch Locks to choose from.

For each model we have added further documentation to each product to make it easier to identify the correct one you need.

If you are still unsure on the correct hitch lock that you require please contact one of our team and we can ensure the correct model is selected.

On the side of your tyre it should state a number for example - "225/75"

Hitch Lock Identification Chart

Hitch Lock in Review – Bulldog BRC/BK Heavy Duty Hitch Lock

The BRC/BK from Bulldog is a heavy duty and well constructed hitch lock. It is easy to fit and has been supplied with a Bulldog super lock bolt and comes with 2 keys. The hitch lock has also been tested to the standard of Sold Secure Gold and is also insurance approved.

It provides excellent value for money and offers great security to your caravan or trailer. It can be used on Bradley Autoheads with rubber grip handles. Models GA3500, GA2750 & D05050 with and without cappits.

Pros & Cons

• 5 Year warranty
• Insurance approved
• Supplied with Bulldog Super Lock Bolt including 2 keys
• Easy to fit
• Approved by Sold Secure
• Can only be used unhitched

View the Bulldog BRC/BK Heavy Duty Hitch Lock on our website

Wheel Clamps

The usage of a wheel clamp on a car, motorhome, caravan or any other vehicle provides that physical immobilisation for your piece of mind.

With any vehicle you are provided a level of security with a physical key or electronic key fob. But having a wheel clamp secured on your vehicle provides that extra level to deter any potential thieves.

When choosing a wheel clamp it is crucial that the correct one is chosen and purchased so that it fits correctly and secures your vehicle as it should. At Simplysafes we have over 20 different Bulldog wheel clamps to choose from.

For each model we have added further documentation to each product to make it easier to identify the correct one you need.

If you are still unsure on the correct wheel clamp that you require please contact one of our team and we can ensure the correct model is selected.

Wheel Clamp in Review - Bulldog Centaur CA2000C Wheel Clamp

The Bulldog Centaur CA2000C wheel clamp has been manufactured to an excellent standard and is suitable for motorhomes, vans and 4 x 4 vehicles. The Centaur meets police approved standards and has also obtained Sold Secure Gold approval.

One big advantage of the CA2000C is that it has adjustable arms to allow fitting to a variety of wheel sizes, Please double check the sizing if you are still unsure.

The Centaur is one of our most popular wheel clamps from Bulldog, but we have a great selection of other wheel clamps to choose from here.

Pros & Cons

• Insurance approved
• Supplied with Bulldog Super Bolt lock
• 2 keys supplied
• Adjustable arms
• Approved by Sold Secure

View the Bulldog Centaur C2000C Wheel Clamp on our website

Securing your valuables in your motorhomes or caravan?

Now that your caravan or motorhome might be secured with a hitch lock or wheel clamp. It is important not to disregard the security of your cash or valuables. You may be out on a day trip, walk or night out. But you have also left personal belongings in the caravan.

Why not have that extra peace of mind whilst out by purchasing a small home safe to secure cash or valuables?

Please see our top 3 recommendations below -

Burton Primo Home Safe Size 1

Pros & Cons

• Digital electronic lock supplied with emergency override key
• Cash Rating £1,000 / valuables rating £10,000
• Anti-bump solenoid – Prevents the safe from being bumped open
• Can be anchored to the base or back wall
• Not fire resistant

View the Burton Primo Home Safe Size 1 on our website

Chubbsafes Air 10E Compact Home Safe

Pros & Cons

• Beautiful design, good quality
• Cash Rating £1,000 / valuables rating £10,000
• Robust keyboard
• Can be anchored to floor and wall, incl. mounting hardware
• Only 1 user code adjustable

View the Chubbsafes Air 10E on our website

Phoenix Vela SS0803E Home Safe

Pros & Cons

• Cash Rating £1,000 / valuables rating £10,000
• Supplied with an easy to use digital electronic lock
• Concealed internal hinges
• Carpeted floor
• Not fire resistant

View the Phoenix Vela SS0803E Home Safe on our website

Need advice?

If you have any questions on hitch locks and wheel clamps or any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team.