Outsmart the thief

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Have you bought your dream camper that you have been working on for years? Are you planning a long-awaited vacation in a house on wheels? Take care of the safety of yourself, your loved ones and the property you take with you during your trip. Every year, among caravanning fans, the topic of thefts returns like a boomerang and can effectively spoil our vacation. Fortunately, RV owners are not defenseless. There are more and more devices on the market for securing the vehicle. Which of them is worth reaching for to ensure a peaceful rest without fear of thieves?

Alarm with motion sensors

Electronic security, installed both outside and inside motorhomes, is the most effective way to protect property against those who want to make easy money. Just like in homes, alarms in campers are activated manually by entering a pre-defined code.

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After the driver and passengers leave the cabin, the security system is activated. When a potential thief is near the camper, he will be registered by the detectors, which transmit a signal to the alarm control panel. Then an alarm is activated - sound and light, and a message is sent to the vehicle owner's phone with information about the event.

Mechanical anti-burglary protection

During holidays, we are exposed not only to the loss of property in the camper, but also to the theft of the vehicle itself. To avoid a costly loss, it is worth purchasing various types of mechanical protection to prevent the camper from falling into the wrong hands.

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The most commonly used solutions are wheel chocks, steering wheel and gearbox locks, which prevent the thief from moving the vehicle. It is worth investing another few hundred zlotys in the purchase of anti-burglary locks, which are easy to install and can discourage a thief from further actions.

Sleeping gas sensors

Burglaries of campers and caravans very often occur at night, when vehicle owners are less alert. However, in this case we are not doomed to do so
loss of property and possibly also health.

A good way to fight thieves is to install a sleeping gas sensor. Thanks to it, exceeding the permissible dose of incapacitating gas is signaled with sound and light, just like in the case of classic alarms. A wide selection of safety devices can be found at the camping accessories store.

During carefree holidays, let's not forget about basic safety rules. First of all, remember to lock your vehicle carefully at night and when you leave it, take your most valuable items with you or store them in a special safe.

In this way, we can avoid many dangerous situations that could ruin our plans for an unforgettable holiday.

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This article was prepared in cooperation with CarGO!
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CarGO! Group
CarGO! Group

We have been on the market since 2009 and we are constantly developing the sales segment of camping vehicles of brands such as Pilote, Bavaria or Le Voyageur. In addition, we offer service, purchase and rental of a motorhome and caravan. Many years of experience and extensive knowledge mean that we know the needs of the market and we know how to meet them.

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The weather, especially on summer holidays, can be capricious. Although it is impossible to predict it, we can be properly prepared for it. Whether it is sun or rain - it is worth considering the equipment of the motorhome that will allow us to enjoy the holiday regardless of the weather conditions. What accessories are worth investing in? Especially awnings, side walls and roller blinds for motorhomes will protect us from the scorching sun and persistent rainfall. Although awnings are optional accessories for a motorhome, investing in buying them before the summer season can save us a lot of nerves during our dream trip. Each of us has experienced at least once the discomfort associated with the heat pouring down from the sky and the hours of rain, which effectively discourage leaving the motorhome. Fortunately - the solutions available in the stores with camping accessories are a real godsend during bad weather. There are two types of awnings to choose from by the owners of motorhomes - wall and roof awnings, which, as the name suggests, are mounted on the side of the vehicle or on the roof, always in places reinforced at the factory by the vehicle manufacturer. When the weather conditions are unfavorable, a well-taut material is ejected quietly and gently from a special cassette, which is an effective barrier against sun rays or raindrops. In the offer of leading manufacturers such as Dometic, Fiamma or Thule, we can find both manually operated awnings and those equipped with an electric system. When buying, it is worth paying attention to models equipped with a special rain drainage pipe.