It’s time to spring clean your caravan or motorhomeThe popularity of caravans and motorhomes continue to increase which is why it is imperative to ensure it is secure when not in use or you are out and about.
It is also as important to protect any valuables that are left within the vehicle.
It is predicted that it will be another boom year for staycations so whether you are opening your existing vehicle or planning to buy a new one, it is critical to invest in the right security products to have peace of mind when away from the vehicle.
Theft is a constant threat and continues be on the increase, especially in the uncertain and challenging times. As fuel prices soar, there has been an increase in the theft of petrol, diesel, and heating oils. It is important to fit deterrents from opportunist thieves or a planned theft.
Simplysafes offers a full range of security products to protect your motorhome, caravan and trailers. The range comprises of Hitch locks, Wheel clamps and security posts. We have an excellent selection of products available from Autolok, Bulldog and Sentinel.
You may have recently purchased a caravan, motorhome or trailer and are now ready to use it over the next few months. Keeping your property secure from thieves is important for your peace of mind and insurance purposes.
Our recommended Hitch Lock is the:
Bulldog AA Alko/Albe Hitch Lock
One of our most popular hitch locks from Bulldog, the AA has been designed for use with a wide variety caravans and trailers. It has been tested to the Sold Secure Gold Standard and is insurance approved. For the price it provides excellent value for money and ensures that extra level of security when securing your trailer or caravan.
Our recommended Wheel Clamp is the:
Bulldog DC400 Auto Clamp
The DC400 wheel clamp from Bulldog has been designed for use with larger sized wheels that are commonly used on vans and motorhomes. The wheel clamp is fully adjustable, lightweight and easy to fit. It comes with a 5 year warranty and ideal to keep your van or motorhome secure all year round.
Our recommended security parking post is the:
Sentinel SS-4 Fold Down Security Post
The SS-4 security post from Sentinel provides that extra security when your car, motorhome or caravan is stored on the driveway. A high quality padlock is provided with 2 keys included, it automatically acts as a visual deterrent to any potential thief. It has been constructed to an good standard and comes supplied with easy to follow installation instructions.
Now that your caravan or motorhome might be secured with a hitch lock or wheel clamp. It is important not to disregard the security of your cash or valuables. You may be out on a day trip, walk or night out. But you have also left personal belongings in the caravan.
Why not have that extra peace of mind whilst out by purchasing a small home safe to secure cash or valuables?
Please see our top 3 recommendations below -
View the Burton Primo Home Safe Size 1 on our website
View the Chubbsafes Air 10E on our website
View the Phoenix Vela SS0803E Home Safe on our website
If you have any questions on our Autolok, Bulldog or Sentinel range, please do not hesitate to contact our team.
Currently 1 in 6 properties in the UK are at risk of flooding and this is only set to increase due to climate change. Rising sea levels along with heavier rain fall combined doesn't make the situation any easier.
With the winter of 2021 now here, naturally the weather conditions will worsen over the next few months across the UK.
Parts of the UK are already bracing for heavy rainfall and floods such as Cumbria and Scotland.
The loss of precious and valuable items that are unable to be replaced can be devastating such as photographs, children’s favourite toys and antiques.
Flash floods, heavy rainfall and flooding can cause devastating damage to your home or business. The stress and anxiety in dealing with these issues after the flooding has occurred can be emotionally difficult for anyone to deal with.
Flooding can also occur internally in a home or a business with burst pipes or structural issues that may have happened suddenly.
Each water resistant or waterproof safe is individually tested up to a certain depth and time length during the testing validation process. The safes are submerged into water tanks with regular monitoring within the testing.
After the assessment is complete the manufacturer will then state how long the documents/contents stayed dry for during that period and under what height it was submerged.
ETL is an independent company that tests and grades each safe that has been provided by the supplier. After the testing has been completed they will give each product a certification mark such as below.
“ETL Verified for X hours of protection within water and up to X centimetres/millimetres of water.”
Water resistant safes are not as common as fireproof safes in the market but there is still a good selection to choose from.
Sentrysafe has been the main provider of water resistant safes over the past few years but Phoenix have now produced their own version recently.
With this is in mind, we have done a short review on the water resistant safes that are available from Phoenix and Sentrysafe.
The Titan Aqua from Phoenix is a well designed fireproof safe that offers 60 minutes fire protection along with water resistance of up to 200mm of water for 24 hours. It has been tested against water and it has a good level of protection for 24 hours to protect your cash or valuables.
One of the great features of the Aqua is that it also offers a good cash/valuables insurance rating along with 1 hour fire protection for paper and digital media.
In total there are 3 Phoenix Titan Aqua safes which differ in size. They are all water resistant up to 200mm of water for 24 hours.
| Fashion model | Fire Resistant | External Dim. (HxWxD | Internal Dim. (HxWxD) | Weight (kg) | Volume (l) |
| Phoenix Titan Aqua FS1291E Data Safe | 1 hour | 355 x 470 x 480 mm | 220 x 330 x 325 mm | 36 | 24 |
| Phoenix Titan Aqua FS1292E Data Safe | 1 hour | 460 x 470 x 480 mm | 330 x 330 x 325 mm | 45 | 35 |
| Phoenix Titan Aqua FS1293E Data Safe | 1 hour | 610 x 530 x 480 mm | 475 x 385 x 325 mm | 62 | 60 |
The SFW082GTC from Sentrysafe is an excellent all round safe that covers most areas such as fire protection, water resistance and cash/valuables insurance rating. The advantage with the Sentrysafe is that it has been verified by ETL independently for fire and water.
The 082GTC can stand in up to 5" of water for up to 24 hours, whilst the 250GPC is 9" and the 123FTC is 8" of water.
In total there are 3 Sentrysafes which are different in size, they all differ in water resistance as shown below in the table.
| Fashion model | Fire Resistant | External Dim. (HxWxD | Internal Dim. (HxWxD) | Weight (kg) | Volume (l) | Water Resistant (24 Hours) |
| SentrySafe SFW082GTC Data Safe | 1 hour | 415 x 348 x 491 mm | 319 x 244 x 292 mm | 35.7 | 22.79 | 5 inches |
| SentrySafe SFW123FTC Data Safe | 1 hour | 415 x 453 x 491 mm | 319 x 349 x 302 mm | 38.9 | 34 | 8 inches |
| SentrySafe SFW205GPC Data Safe | 1 hour | 605 x 472 x 490 mm | 498 x 376 x 302 mm | 58 | 57 | 9 inches |
If you have any questions on our Sentrysafes or Phoenix Aqua range, please do not hesitate to contact our team.
Since the Covid Pandemic hit in March 2020, travelling abroad has become increasingly difficult due to the continuing changes to the traffic light system.
This along with the high risk of self-isolation on return is making it unattractive to travel overseas.
In comparison, the number of people planning staycations in the UK has risen significantly.
The increased usage of motorhomes and caravans will naturally rise. But making sure that these are secure before, during and after usage is essential to your valuable caravans or motorhomes.
At Simplysafes we provide a fantastic selection of Wheel Clamps and Hitch Locks from Bulldog to match all your requirements.
A hitch lock for a caravan is just as crucial as the key for the door of the caravan in terms of security. The usage of a hitch lock prevents your caravan being hitched up and towed away by thieves.
When choosing a hitch lock it is crucial that the correct one is chosen and purchased so that it fits correctly and secures your caravan or trailer as it should. At Simplysafes we have over 20 different Bulldog Hitch Locks to choose from.
For each model we have added further documentation to each product to make it easier to identify the correct one you need.
If you are still unsure on the correct hitch lock that you require please contact one of our team and we can ensure the correct model is selected.
On the side of your tyre it should state a number for example - "225/75"
The BRC/BK from Bulldog is a heavy duty and well constructed hitch lock. It is easy to fit and has been supplied with a Bulldog super lock bolt and comes with 2 keys. The hitch lock has also been tested to the standard of Sold Secure Gold and is also insurance approved.
It provides excellent value for money and offers great security to your caravan or trailer. It can be used on Bradley Autoheads with rubber grip handles. Models GA3500, GA2750 & D05050 with and without cappits.
View the Bulldog BRC/BK Heavy Duty Hitch Lock on our website
The usage of a wheel clamp on a car, motorhome, caravan or any other vehicle provides that physical immobilisation for your piece of mind.
With any vehicle you are provided a level of security with a physical key or electronic key fob. But having a wheel clamp secured on your vehicle provides that extra level to deter any potential thieves.
When choosing a wheel clamp it is crucial that the correct one is chosen and purchased so that it fits correctly and secures your vehicle as it should. At Simplysafes we have over 20 different Bulldog wheel clamps to choose from.
For each model we have added further documentation to each product to make it easier to identify the correct one you need.
If you are still unsure on the correct wheel clamp that you require please contact one of our team and we can ensure the correct model is selected.
The Bulldog Centaur CA2000C wheel clamp has been manufactured to an excellent standard and is suitable for motorhomes, vans and 4 x 4 vehicles. The Centaur meets police approved standards and has also obtained Sold Secure Gold approval.
One big advantage of the CA2000C is that it has adjustable arms to allow fitting to a variety of wheel sizes, Please double check the sizing if you are still unsure.
The Centaur is one of our most popular wheel clamps from Bulldog, but we have a great selection of other wheel clamps to choose from here.
View the Bulldog Centaur C2000C Wheel Clamp on our website
Now that your caravan or motorhome might be secured with a hitch lock or wheel clamp. It is important not to disregard the security of your cash or valuables. You may be out on a day trip, walk or night out. But you have also left personal belongings in the caravan.
Why not have that extra peace of mind whilst out by purchasing a small home safe to secure cash or valuables?
Please see our top 3 recommendations below -
View the Burton Primo Home Safe Size 1 on our website
View the Chubbsafes Air 10E on our website
View the Phoenix Vela SS0803E Home Safe on our website
If you have any questions on hitch locks and wheel clamps or any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team.
Looking to protect your cash or valuables but don’t want to break the bank?
Then our budget safe range will be the perfect solution for you. We have put together our top 5 choices to choose from with advantages and disadvantages of each safe listed below.
These are the 5 safes that our expert judges to be the best:
In first place is the Chubbsafes Air 15E, it is ideal for home or small business use. It has an easy to use digital electronic lock and comes equipped with a manual override key should the battery power ever fail. The key lock option is also available in the Air 15 if preferred.
This safe has been simply designed and provides an excellent solution for storing small amounts of cash, passports and valuables in the home or workplace. The safe has a value storage for cash up to £1,000 and valuables up to £10,000.
The Air 15E is equipped with solid boltwork including 18mm live locking bolts and has concealed internal hinges for extra security. Anchoring of the safe is done via the base or back using the 4 bolts supplied. One removable shelf is also supplied with the safe.
In second place is the Phoenix Rhea SS0103E, The Rhea is a compact home safe that can used for storing a 15.5” laptop along with small amounts of cash and valuables. It has an easy to use digital keypad with an LCD display.
This safe is straight forward, user friendly and ideal for storing small amounts of cash, passports and valuables. The safe has a value storage for cash up to £1,000 and valuables up to £10,000.
The Rhea is equipped with solid boltwork with live locking bolts and has concealed internal hinges for extra security. Anchoring of the safe is done via the base or back using the 4 bolts supplied. A manual override key is also supplied with the safe.
In third place is De Raat Domestic DS 4040E safe, it is a basic and simple private safe for storing personal belongings at home or an office. It has an easy to use digital electronic lock and comes equipped with a manual override key should the battery power ever fail.
This safe is straight forward, user friendly and ideal for storing small amounts of cash, passports and valuables. The safe has a value storage for cash up to £1,000 and valuables up to £10,000.
The De Raat 4040E is equipped with solid boltwork including 18mm live locking bolts and has concealed internal hinges for extra security. Anchoring of the safe is done via the base or back using the 4 bolts supplied. A manual override key is also supplied with the safe.
In fourth place is the Burton Primo home safe size 1, a modern and simple home safe for storing small amount of cash or valuables. We also have size 2 and 3 available if a larger safe is required.
It has an easy to use digital electronic keypad complete with an LCD display. It is ideal for storing small amounts of cash, passports and valuables. The safe has a value storage for cash up to £1,000 and valuables up to £10,000.
The Primo home is equipped with 19mm live locking bolts and has concealed internal hinges for extra security. The safe also has anti-bump solenoid which prevents the safe from being bumped open.
In fifth place is the BurgWachter PointSafe PSEFS, this compact safe is supplied with an electronic keypad alongside a biometric fingerprint scanner for added security.
It has a digital electronic keypad for entry but is also supplied with a secure finger scanner for quick and easy access to the safe. The safe has a value storage for cash up to £1,000 and valuables up to £10,000.
The Pointsafe has been constructed from solid single walled steel with the addition of an anti-drill plate in the door frame for added protection.
Depending on your further requirements for the safe, you can make a choice from these top 5 budget safes. You can also take a look at our full range of budget safes. Do you have any questions regarding the budget safes? Please contact our experts directly via our contact page.
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