Practical Caravan

Keeping track

SKILLS SCHOOL CARAVAN TRACKERS

IT'S A SAD FACT that a motivated thief, armed with the right equipment, could crack almost any type of physical caravan security. Of course, a good wheel lock and hitch lock will delay them, and may even deter them enough to make them move on to easier prey, but ultimately, a thief with an oxyacetylene torch is going to take some stopping.

This is why an increasing number of caravan owners are making the decision to install state-of-the-art tracker systems in their prized leisure vehicles.

What is a tracker?

A tracker is a small electronic device that will help the police to locate and recover stolen caravans. The unit is secreted somewhere inside the van where it can't easily be spotted. When the system is activated, it sends out an alert to the owner or the tracker company's HQ.

How does it work?

When activated, the tracker delivers a signal using GPS (Global Positioning System), GSM (Global

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