If you’re buying a caravan second-hand or through a dealer, check to see if it’s being sold with a wheel lock. If the caravan is fitted with a receiver you will see either a small yellow plug or a threaded post through the wheel onto which the lock is fitted. To check to see if your caravan has a wheel lock receiver fitted look closely at the nearside wheel. How can I tell if a receiver is fitted?Īn axle wheel lock can only be fitted to a caravan that has a wheel lock receiver fitted.
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Many new caravans come supplied with full axle wheel lock systems those that aren’t are usually fitted with a receiver mechanism to accept an axle wheel lock that matches the manufacturer chassis. The Purple Line or Bailey Excaliburlock can be used as a wheel clamp but also has a locking mechanism for the axle wheel lock receiver. There are many products that claim to be axle wheel locks or immobilisers but only the BPW Diamond Wheel Lock and AL-KO Secure carry Sold Secure diamond approval.īoth products are annually tested by Sold Secure to make sure they continue to meet the Diamond Standard and therefore offer the continued highest level of protection. We do accept some alternative axle wheel locks – see here.Ī wheel clamp and hitchlock combination is usually the minimum required security to obtain insurance cover, but as in Caravan Guard’s case, an axle wheel lock will usually be accepted in lieu of a wheel clamp.
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Which wheel locks are insurance approved? Wheel Clamps are generally very heavy, cumbersome items and are difficult to fit securely to the wheel of a caravan.Īlso caravan insurers generally recognise an axle wheel lock with an insurance discount whereas a wheel clamp (shown below) doesn’t usually attract a premium saving. Even a small amount of wheel rotation could help thieves get away. Wheel clamps by definition ‘hug’ wheels and unlike axle wheel locks do not prevent the wheel from rotating entirely. Why is an axle wheel lock better than a wheel clamp? The device is then locked in place using an encrypted key. The device’s lock and receiver are secured together through the aligned wheel using locking bolts that stop the wheel from rotating. What is an axle locking device and how does it work?Īn axle wheel lock is a security device that attaches to the chassis of the caravan and locks the wheel in place. If your caravan has an axle wheel lock already or you’re thinking of getting one fitted, answers to the following FAQs may just help. Trailer tent and folding camper reviewsĬaravan axle wheel locks help to tackle caravan theft and save customers money on their insurance.
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