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SAFETY AND SECURITY
5.8 Security
Motorhome theft:
The theft of a motorhome can occur in the
most unlikely circumstances; from a motorway
service area or even an owner’s driveway.
Secure all windows and doors when your
motorhome is unoccupied even if only for a
short length of time.
VIN (Vehicle identification Number)
Record your motorhome VIN which can be found
on the lower edge of the base vehicle front
windscreen and the plate located on the front
cross member under the bonnet.
Make a note of these numbers in the space
provided at the front of this handbook and make
a separate note of the numbers to keep safe at
home.
Additional security
Consider fitting any device which might deter
intrusion by thieves. Customers are advised
to identify their motorhome with a method
for subsequent identification if other forms of
identification have been altered or removed.
Free crime prevention advice about securing
your motorhome, protecting your valuables,
property marking either at home or whilst on
site, can be obtained from the Crime Prevention
Officer through your local Police station.
5.9 VIN CHIP™
Your motorhome has been securely marked and
the VIN recorded with VIN CHIP™.
VIN CHIP™ is the industry standard security
marking system for touring caravans and
motorhomes.
Shortly after purchasing this motorhome.
you will receive via email your VIN CHIP™
registration document. This document will
include the 17 digit VIN (vehicle identification
number) and other relevant details about
your motorhome. If you sell your motorhome,
please follow the instructions on the VIN CHIP
motorhome document.
VIN CHIP identification
The motorhome’s unique 17 character VIN will
be incorporated into VIN CHIP tamper evident
labels;
The master VIN CHIP label is situated on the
front near side window to aid police checking,
another in the gas locker and a maximum of 10
placed on the inside of the windows (with the
exception of opaque windows).
Three electronic RFID chips containing the
individual identity of your caravan are concealed
within the motorhome and can only be read by
using a specially programmed RFID scanner.
Your local police can obtain the use of a VIN
CHIP™ scanner by contacting VIN CHIP on
tel: 0203 282 1000.
For help, support and advice, contact:
VIN CHIP
Catherine House
Victoria Road
Aldershot
Hampshire
GU11 1SS
Tel: 0203 282 1000
www.vinchip.co.uk
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