by Tom Walsh and Chris Jefferies
Thieves have targeted the Airstream and Company facility in Tebay, taking a number of valuable caravan parts.
The Westmorland Gazette reported that the incident took place between 6:30pm on 6 January and 7:00am on 7 January.
Police stated that a number of AL-KO stabiliser hitches were taken and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward especially those who saw suspicious people or vehicles in the area or on the A686 heading to Kirkby Stephen.
The AL-KO stabiliser hitches are attached to Eriba models which are some of the most popular products within the company’s range.
Airstream’s Eriba portfolio ranges from the Troll 550 right up to the deluxe Nova S 540 and come in a number of different configurations ranging from the smaller three berth models right up to the larger five berth vehicles.
Michael Hold, Sales Director at Airstream Europe, told CaravanTimes: “Sadly during one stormy wet night last week, we were visited by robbers who stole 15 AL-KO AKS 3004 hitch head stabiliser couplings from new Eriba Tourings and pre-owned trailers in our outside storage and display areas. Nothing else was stolen or broken into”
He added that these were “obviously stolen to order” for caravans that are “not so well equipped”.
Al-Ko has confirmed that other dealers and suppliers in the area have been targeted, and although replacement stabilisers have been delivered to the Airstream factory, the company will be out of stock of Al-Ko hitch-locks until February.
Police added that people with information should contact PC Fox on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
