Going on holiday in your static Caravan this summer?

One of the best things about the summer months is planning a holiday for a much needed short break.  And with the increase of ‘stay-cationing’, many of you are flocking to holiday resorts with hotels, B&Bs and holiday parks quickly being booked up.  However, if you’re lucky enough to own a rent a static caravan, they can provide the perfect holiday home. They’re cheaper than a cottage or chalet yet provide all the luxuries and creature comforts that you need, and you can return to them year after year to enjoy a well-deserved break.

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Owning a caravan can be an incredibly enjoyable experience, but as with most things it also comes with inherent risks. One of the most important things that you need to think about is security, so just what are the main caravan security considerations that you need to be aware of?

Well, the obvious one is theft.  Caravans can easily cost anywhere between £5,000 and £20,000, if not more, so it makes sense that you want to protect your investment.  Caravan theft is a considerable threat, so always make sure you take out insurance beforehand, and ensure your caravan site/park has sufficient security in place.  In addition to this, use immobilisers such as hitch locks, wheel locks and wheel clamps whenever possible, and remember other security devices like alarms and trackers.

Don’t forget to protect your possessions inside the caravan as well, because even if the thief might not be able to take the entire vehicle, they might be able to get access to its contents.  Go for extra security features such as door and window locks, always make sure that all access points are locked whenever you’re not in there.  And if you have any property stored outdoors, why not invest in an outdoor storage unit? It might be worth considering the outdoor Addition Caravan Storage Unit, from Asgard – a tough all-metal unit providing excellent outdoor security for caravan accessories and site equipment.

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The Asgard Addition Caravan Storage Unit – safe as houses.

Built from very thick, galvanized weather proof steel panels with large double door access, this unit provides valuable extra storage space.  Fitted with a unique 3 point locking system, this caravan site storage shed is a very secure and versatile unit, ideal for everyday use or as an out of season secure store.  And if you need to keep your propane gas cylinders safe from theft, Asgard also do a range of gas bottles storage units – available in 3 sizes.

Other potential issues to consider

There is also a range of other potential security dangers to be aware of such as the risk of fire or vandalism. Always take the necessary safety measure to reduce the fire risk in your vehicle as much as possible and always camp on registered sites to ensure the safety of your vehicle.  And finally, once you have taken into account all these basic precautions you can put your feet up and enjoy your caravan holiday!

To view the full range of storage units available for your caravans home and static caravan sites, check out our website http://www.asgardsss.co.uk

For more information on Caravan security visit the Caravanning Online website for advice and information for all your caravanning questions.

Asgard helps to you tackle Graffiti – A growing problem in the UK

What is Graffiti? 

The term graffiti comes from the Greek word graphein, which means, “to write”.  You will have probably seen graffiti in areas within your local community, and such as drawings, scribbles, pictures, messages or tags that are painted on buildings, walls, street furniture, telephone boxes, bus shelters, desks, and other surfaces. It’s done without permission and it’s against the law. 

Graffiti is vandalism and it has become a really expensive problem.  The estimated cost of removing graffiti in the UK is over £1 billion a year.  Where graffiti does occur it is highly visible and has a great negative impact on the public in their perception of the area.

The NEW Graffiti Removal range from Asgard

Asgard have introduced a NEW range of Graffiti Removal products including graffiti removal wipes and anti-graffiti removal sprays.  These fast-acting graffiti cleaning products are safe and effective on all types of graffiti and will not damage your surfaces. 

The moment our graffiti removal wipes come in to contact with graffiti they get to work, quickly cutting through inks, paints and dyes and locking them away in the formula.  They are safe to use on a variety of surface areas and don’t contain any harmful chemicals, are non-hazardous and readily biodegradable.  By devouring graffiti marks in this way our products ensure less spreading occurs and more removing takes place with every rub.    

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Graffiti is a growing problem in the UK

The Asgard Graffiti removal wipes really are the most cost-effective way to tackle graffiti vandalism.    

Top tips on reducing Graffiti in your area

  • The quicker graffiti is removed, the less likely vandals are to do it again.
  • Planting shrubs or growing climbers up walls and fences, where possible and suitable will help discourage graffiti vandals.
  • If you know who is responsible for Graffiti vandalism, then report it to Crimestoppers, who are working in partnership with Doncaster Council and South Yorkshire Police, urging residents to ‘Name that tag’.  For more information visit their website http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/in-your-area/yorkshire-and-humber/campaigns/name-that-tag

To find out more about the new Asgard range of Graffiti removal products, visit our website http://www.asgardsss.co.uk/

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