Caravan crime
About 1600 caravans are stolen each year. The police have around 10,000 unsolved thefts on their books. Many of these stolen caravans then turn up abroad.
What to do?
There is a security check scheme available to people purchasing caravans.
CRiS is the Caravan Registration & Identification Scheme, by the .
All caravans manufactured since 1992 by NCC members are recorded on the CRiS database. For older caravans or imports there's a fee to register them.
A CRiS check will not only confirm the caravans true identity, but will also reveal if the caravan is subject to an HP agreement, reported stolen or been recorded as an Insurance Write-Off.
Another option are electronic trackers, which although expensive, can assist a speedier recovery.
This is reflected in the caravan insurance companies' willingness to offer discounts of up to 30% per year for caravans with trackers.
Have you had a caravan stolen? How do you secure your caravan? Let us know.
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