Episode 2 of the How 2 Caravan Podcast is now live for you to listen to. Either download it through your Podcast app on your Apple device or use the little grey media player above this text to listen to this episode.Episode SummaryIn this episode I talk about caravan storage and keeping your caravan secure whilst in storage. This is a topic that is highly relevant for new caravanners and people who are looking to put their caravans in to storage. I talk about all the different options that are open to you when it comes to storage locations, and I also talk about security devices that can help to keep your caravan secure.Notes for Reference

If you own a caravan you are going to need somewhere to store it. If you store it somewhere you are going to need to keep it secure.

Let's look at your options for storing your caravan:

At home - on the driveway / in the gardenFarmers fieldFarmers barnRegistered CASSOA site (Caravan Storage Site Owners Association)

Facts about CaSSOA

Represent caravan storage site ownersHelp them to minimise caravan thefts by promoting the highest levels of securitiesOver 500 secure storage sites across the UK3 levels of award are given by CaSSOA

Bronze: must meet the minimum security standards which include:

Perimeter protectionLockable gates

Silver: Step up in security from bronze:

CCTV & monitored entry and exit of the site

Gold: the highest level award is given to sites providing the highest level of security

Over 50% of current members have achieved goldGold awarded storage sites are normally business that offer only storage, whereas bronze and silver might be farms or caravan & motorhome dealerships

Level of CaSSOA award can have an impact on your insurance premium, with gold offering the highest discount with some insurance companies

How can you secure your caravan in storage:

Wheel lock

Different types of lock include:

Standard wheel clamp - 3 arm typeBar across wheel (normally attaches to wheel nut)Lozenge type (harder to remove, nothing to cut away)

Hitch lock (look for "Sold Secure" logo to determine whether lock is approved (will give higher discounts with some insurers)AlarmTrackerRemoving wheelsCaravan coverDon't leave valuable inside on displayStorage location benefits may include CCTVSecurity posts & ground anchors

The more security you can give to your caravan the better.

Lots of caravans are stolen to order, so it is likely some one will have been and looked at what sort of security devices the caravan has before attempting to steal it - the more you have, the harder it is going to be for them to steal it and the less likely they are going to be to attempt itLinks and ResourcesI mentioned a few products resources in this episode and want to make sure you can get access to them all. Below is a list of everything you will need:

CaSSOA site finder3 armed wheel clampSingle armed wheel lock

A quick list of insurance companies that give discount (I think) for caravans stored on CaSSOA approved sites:

QuoteZoneSafeguardCaravan GuardFinal ThoughtsThank you very much for listening to this episode of the How 2 Caravan Podcast. I really hope you enjoyed it.

Be sure a comment below if you have any questions or anything you would like to add to the subject of caravan storage and security. Also, please head over to iTunes and leave an honest review for the show, I'd love to know your thoughts.

I'll speak to you in the next episode!