A large but worthwhile investment that opens up some incredible travel possibilities across the UK, caravans are beloved by many. These fantastic vehicles become almost a part of the family with the amount of good memories attached to them. Sadly, because of the cost of caravans and the attractive resale value they boast, these vehicles are susceptible to theft.

Typically, caravans are stored in driveways, gardens or sometimes speciality vehicle storage facilities for a cost. If kept on your property, it’s essential that you’re protecting your caravan. There are many ways to do this, including trackers, CCTV, a good alarm system, and top-quality security bollards from a trusted supplier.

In this post, we’ll talk about caravan security, what insurance providers are looking for, and how we can help you keep your caravan safe from thieves. 

Why you need security posts for your caravan

Unfortunately, vehicle theft is at a steady record high in the UK, and caravans are not safe. If kept in your garden or driveway, then you’ll need to put certain security measures in place to keep your caravan secure and appease insurance providers. A surefire way of deterring thieves is to install driveway posts.

Security bollards placed strategically in your driveway or around your land can not only put criminals off but also physically prevent them from driving off with your caravan. If a thief attempts to drive your caravan or motorhome away, through or over a bollard, they’re in for a nasty surprise. 

In this CCTV footage of an attempted car theft, you can see how our bollards stop the car from leaving, but what you can’t see is the damage they caused to the vehicle itself. Thieves typically know better than to ram bollards due to the serious damage they’ll cause to the vehicle. When surveying your parked caravan and the posts that protect it, it’s highly likely that they’ll give up on stealing your vehicle before they even begin to save themselves the huge repair costs (and that’s if they even make it through the bollards).

Insurance provider requirements

Some insurance providers are now asking customers to install driveway bollards if their caravans or campervans are particularly high-value. Without security posts in place to protect the caravans, these insurers aren’t offering policies. 

Caravan insurers such as Caravan Guard ask people to consider a wide variety of security measures, including wheel locks, locked gates, and driveway bollards as a means of protection. For some, gates or fencing aren’t viable on their driveway or land, but insurance providers suggest security posts as an ideal alternative. Select bollards with high-grade locking systems like our own here at Rhino Security to prove to insurance companies that you take the safety and protection of your caravan seriously.

The right caravan security bollards

For the job of protecting your driveway, we will always recommend high-quality telescopic bollards. By utilising telescopic posts, you can lift and lower the post when needed, allowing you to leave for your holidays but keep the caravan secure while you’re at home. These bollards function with ease while remaining solid and steadfast, standing sentinel to warn away thieves.

Is the side of your driveway exposed? Those living at the end of the row or in a detached house may have a drive that is left open on one or both sides. Fortunately, this is easily remedied. With the use of static hoop barriers or static posts, you can block the side of your driveway permanently without going to the extreme effort of building a wall. 

Simple fences, especially wood or wire, won’t be enough to deter thieves, as they can be driven through and broken, but solid stainless steel or galvanised steel hoops or posts won’t budge. Aesthetically pleasing and incredibly efficient, fixed hoops and posts are a simple solution to prevent anyone from driving your caravan away at a different angle. Pair these with telescopic bollards at the end, and your driveway will be completely secure. At Rhino, we also have removable hoop barriers available for those who would prefer a more customisable option.

Do you need planning permission for bollards?

No, you do not need planning permission to install a security bollard on your land or driveway, as long as its owned by you. If you rent your property, you’ll need to get in touch with your landlord before making any decisions. You cannot install bollards on the pathway or road outside of your property line as they are public spaces.

Extra caravan security tips

As with many security situations, it’s always better to do more. Enhance the safety of your parked caravan by utilising other security methods alongside your bollards. CCTV cameras, lockable corner steadies, wheel clamps, trackers and high-quality hitch locks are all excellent extra methods to put in place to secure your caravan. Every tool you put in place, combined with your high-quality driveway posts, will decrease the risk of theft.

Caravan protection with Rhino Security

To appease insurance providers and secure your assets, contact the Rhino Security team for expert help. With our wide and varied range of bollards and barriers, paired with expert installation teams across the country, we can secure your driveway and protect your caravan, campervan or motorhome on your property with professional ease. 

Give us a call today on 01603 484999, and let’s tailor the perfect security solution for you and your caravan so that you can rest easy knowing that your gateway to the perfect British holiday is sitting safe and sound on your driveway.