Gardaí issue staycation advice on caravans and motorhomes

Senan Hogan
By Senan Hogan

Managing Editor

Published 25th Jun 2021, 20:40 BST
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File Photo of a motorhome
With more people enjoying caravan and campervan 'staycations' this year, gardaí have issued advice to holidaymakers to make them extra vigilant with their security.placeholder image
With more people enjoying caravan and campervan 'staycations' this year, gardaí have issued advice to holidaymakers to make them extra vigilant with their security.

* Ensure a good quality hitch lock and wheel clamps are in place and that the caravan is locked to a secure point.

* Get an alarm fitted if one is not already in place.

* Keep valuables out of sight and remove when not in use.

* Ensure windows and doors are locked if leaving unattended overnight

* Use a cover when not in use. This may deter thieves as pulling off a cover can be noisy and add to the time taken to steal the caravan.

* Keep good records of all serial numbers, unique markings, image of the caravan/campervan etc. Keep documents secure.

* Consider voluntarily registering your caravan with the Central Registration and Identification Scheme.

For further crime prevention advice on this, and on other topics, please see https://www.garda.ie/en/Crime-Prevention/

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