by Chris Malone
British caravans are safer from thieves than they have been in a long time, if new figures are anything to go by.
According to the Camping and Caravanning Club, the 1,200 caravans stolen in 2010 were down on the previous 12-month period, marking the third successive year of falls.
However, the organisation, which was founded in 1901 by a group of six people camping in Wantage, warned that crime is still fairly common and that owners should never become complacent.
It noted that thieves are finding it hard to tow vehicles away, so they are now focusing on stealing what’s inside.
The Camping and Caravanning Club added that it was slightly concerned by the fact that so many owners did not have insurance cover for their mobile homes.
While having a policy is not compulsory, it is smart to protect your investment, whether it is on the road or in storage.
