Lock It or Lose It: How to Keep Your Motorhome & Caravan Secure

For most of us, our motorhome or caravan isn’t just a vehicle, it’s our home on wheels. It’s filled with memories, gear, and often thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment. Yet when you park up at a campsite, rest area, or even at home, it’s surprisingly easy to overlook one of the most important parts of travel preparation: security.

With thefts and break-ins increasing during the warmer months when more people are travelling, now’s the time to take a few smart steps to protect your RV and everything inside it.

Why Motorhome and Caravan Security Matters

Caravans and motorhomes are tempting targets for opportunistic thieves, easy to access, often filled with valuables, and sometimes left unattended for long periods.

Beyond the financial loss, having your caravan stolen or broken into can ruin a trip and leave you stranded. The good news is, with a few well-chosen security accessories, you can make your setup a lot less appealing to would-be thieves.

Start with the Basics

Before you invest in anything, it’s worth reviewing your current setup:

• Always lock all doors and windows whenever you leave the vehicle, even for a few minutes.
• Don’t leave keys in the ignition or near entry points.
• Park strategically. Whenever possible, position your caravan with the hitch facing away from the road or blocked by another vehicle.
• Keep valuables out of sight. This is a simple but often forgotten rule.

These small steps, combined with quality security products, go a long way toward preventing theft.

Essential Security Accessories

Hitch Locks

A hitch lock prevents your caravan or trailer from being coupled to another vehicle. Milenco’s range of heavy-duty hitch locks are made from high-grade steel and designed to fit most coupling types. They’re quick to install and provide a highly visible deterrent that tells thieves your trailer won’t be an easy target.

Wheel Clamps

Wheel clamps are another simple yet highly effective way to immobilise your caravan or trailer. The Milenco Compact and Super Heavy Duty Wheel Clamps are designed to resist cutting and drilling, offering both strength and visual deterrence. They’re ideal for caravans parked at home, in storage, or at campgrounds.

Door & Security Locks

Adding Milenco Door Frame Locks or Safe Door Locks can significantly increase resistance to forced entry. They’re easy to fit to most motorhomes and caravans and provide extra locking points on doors, lockers, and hatches and are perfect for keeping your belongings secure while you’re out exploring.

Alarms & Visible Deterrents

Sometimes, it’s not about making your RV impossible to break into, it’s about making it not worth the effort. Stickers indicating an alarm system, bright yellow wheel clamps, and visible hitch locks all signal to potential thieves that they’re better off moving on.

Layered Security: The Smart Approach

The best security setup uses multiple layers, just like home security:

• Immobilise it (wheel clamps, hitch locks).
• Reinforce it (door locks, locker protection).
• Deter it (visible, branded, high-quality gear).

A thief might bypass one obstacle, but not three. The idea is to slow them down and draw attention, making your caravan or motorhome too difficult to bother with.

Milenco: Trusted by RV Owners Worldwide

At RV Supplies, we’re proud to offer the full range of Milenco security products — trusted by RV and caravan owners across the world. From hitch locks and clamps to door locks and alarms, Milenco products are engineered for strength, durability, and peace of mind.

All Milenco products are independently tested to international security standards, with features like:

• High-visibility finishes to deter theft
• Hardened steel construction
• Anti-pick and anti-drill lock mechanisms
• Universal fit for most RVs, caravans, and trailers

Final Thoughts

Security isn’t something to think about after an incident, it’s part of responsible RV ownership. Whether you’re heading off for the summer or storing your caravan for winter, investing in quality locks and deterrents is one of the easiest ways to protect your investment.

Before your next trip, take a few minutes to review your set-up and add an extra layer of peace of mind with Milenco’s proven range of RV and caravan security products.