Theft can be one of the biggest worries faced by a caravan owner. The size and visibility of caravans, as well as their obvious value, can make them a target for thieves.
Simply leaving your caravan on your drive is often not the best or safest option, so you may want to consider the use of a caravan storage site. It’s incredibly important to make sure you take all possible precautions, ensuring that your home away from home remains secure, ready for all those holidays to come.
What to Look For
In recent years, there has been a joint move, by both caravan owners and insurance companies, towards increasing the usage of caravan storage sites. Many insurers nowadays insist that caravans are kept on such sites, and to this end offer discounts on their caravan insurance quotes to customers who take advantage of these facilities.
Finding such a site has never been easier or more straightforward. CaSSOA, or the Caravan Storage Site Owners’ Association, was set up around 13 years ago to ensure that caravan storage remains transparent and of a high quality. CaSSOA now has over 600 members, and rates sites according to a simple, three-award system of bronze, silver and gold. All three levels offer high standards and operate according to stringent safety protocols; strong protective fencing and gated access are present at all CaSSOA-registered sites.
One of the great things about having a single UK body responsible for caravan storage is that you can be certain that registered sites meet strict quality standards. If you’re thinking about storing your caravan somewhere safer than your drive or a farmer’s field, then checking for local, CaSSOA-registered sites is a great place to start.
What Caravan Storage Sites Offer
State-of-the-art technology, such as vehicle recognition cameras, perimeter-beams and 24-hour CCTV surveillance can be found at sites with higher ratings and are intended to go an extra step further in bringing you peace of mind by eliminating caravan storage risks. Access to these sites is monitored throughout both the day and the night, while perimeter-beams trigger alarms if any unauthorised access takes place.
For added convenience, some sites also have free washing facilities, as well as repair stations to keep your caravan as well-serviced as it is secure. Stores on such sites often sell parts, gas and other day-to-day items necessary for caravanning, meaning the maintenance and restocking that needs to be carried out before a holiday can be done so easily, on site.
If you’re serious about caravans, you’ll want to be serious about security, too. There’s nothing worse than having your pride and joy damaged or stolen, especially just before a holiday. Utilising a caravan storage site is one of the easiest ways to drastically reduce the chances of this happening, and with caravan insurance often being cheaper for those who use such sites (to find out more about insurance, check out Simple), the cost of extra security and peace of mind will always be outweighed by the benefits.
Jennifer Lucy is an avid travel blogger and caravan holidayer
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