Dear All

Reports from experts within the industry suggest that caravan thefts from service stations are on the rise again. After years of positive figures it appears that caravan owners have relaxed and this has led to a sharp increase in crime, and of course as you are on the road more of your prize possessions will be stolen with it.

The thefts are the result of organised gropus where the owners may only have stopped for 10 minutes to grab a cup of coffee as many owners do not fit their wheel clamp and hitchlock, but whilst this is a pain it could save you thousands of pounds by securing your van and the hours of trouble that ensue.

Another idea is to fit a tracking device, whether it be pro active or target, which can be monitored to improve the chances of a recovery.

Other advice is to park with other caravanners, avoid extended periods of vacancy and to invest in security equipment.

Mike

Mr J wrote:

“As a new caravanner I was delighted with the advice that I received and the patience shown over my inexperience!!”

Hello All,

Well the temperature has well and truly plummeted and I am sure we are all feeling the cold. It snowed today, and unlike some people who think it causes inconvenience and chaos I really love it. We all just need to make sure we are careful on the roads and not to take any risks. Although we are good on the roads doesn’t mean our cars will behave, just like mine, my car now has no heating in it and only blows out cold air. It’s as cold in my car as it is out I can even see my breath! Oh well can’t have it all can we.

A few recent events in my life have put alot of things in perspective and I am now not trying to moan about silly little things (which is tough I can tell you). I think all of us need to sit back and see how lucky we are, and its amazing to realise what you have compared to some.

On another optimistic note I would like to congratulate my partner Simon who has now started his new job, if you read my last blog he was out of work for a while and it was getting us both down with job hunting and he has finally found something that is right up his street. I am very proud of him and we can now have a nice relaxing Christmas together.

We are currently in the process of completing our Christmas caravan newsletter, and I hope you are looking forward to it. Has a slight twist to it making it more fun and exciting, and of course our caption competition with a different prize. You will have to wait and see though can’t be going around spoiling surprises.

So again be careful on the roads and look out for the newsletter coming soon!

Take Care

Sophie