Fetch Camper Vans

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cathrobinson Dec 2022 8:04pm, 28 Dec 2022 10,685 posts	0 cathrobinson I could say similar, Merrymoo. I also had to drive through a flooded road (having carefully watched how far up the wheels the water went on two 4x4s that drove through before me). And I foolishly followed Google maps up a mile of Singletrack road where I met 3 oncoming vehicles… Hope the rest of your stay is peaceful!
Mandymoo Dec 2022 8:05pm, 28 Dec 2022 15,848 posts	0 Mandymoo You too cathrobinson
XB Dec 2022 10:56am, 29 Dec 2022 15,598 posts	0 XB I'll be travelling with my ebike on a rack on the back of the van. My wife told me of someone who had 2 ebikes nicked off the back in broad daylight while they were queueing for the Santander ferry. Apparently 4 blokes with bolt cutters had them away in double-quick time. I'm going to be using 2 U-locks and 2 cable locks, taking the battery off, and removing the controller. Any other tips? I am working on the assumption that if you make it more difficult to sell, you make it less attractive.
GimmeMedals Dec 2022 11:08am, 29 Dec 2022 23,855 posts	0 GimmeMedals There are some right horrible people around aren't there
Rosehip Dec 2022 11:15am, 29 Dec 2022 27,632 posts	0 Rosehip What about a cheap motion alarm attached to the bike - something v loud?
Rosehip Dec 2022 11:15am, 29 Dec 2022 27,633 posts	0 Rosehip Armed by remote so only on when you’re stopped, obviously!
SarahWoo Dec 2022 2:21pm, 29 Dec 2022 17,953 posts	0 SarahWoo You’re doing all the things that we do with ours, XB. Not much use to them without a battery.
cathrobinson Dec 2022 3:07pm, 29 Dec 2022 10,686 posts	0 cathrobinson Is there no way you could put the bike in the van while you travel?
XB Dec 2022 4:06pm, 29 Dec 2022 15,599 posts	0 XB Not really, Cath; we've got a fixed bed and the space under is full of storage boxes and my wife's folding ebike.
cathrobinson Dec 2022 4:10pm, 29 Dec 2022 10,691 posts	0 cathrobinson Ahhh fixed bed will do it… then your best bet is to do as you’re thinking - make it less attractive for the opportunist thief.