Short answer: preferably spend the night at a motorhome stopover or campsite rather than in a remote car park, keep valuables out of sight, fit extra locks on the weak spots and bring an alarm that works without Wi-Fi. And don't forget the inside: a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector belong in every motorhome.
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At home, your motorhome stands in a fixed spot. On the road it doesn't: every night it's a different car park, campsite or motorhome stopover, with different neighbours and different risks. These seven tips are about the weeks you're out and about with it — about break-ins, but also about what can go wrong inside.
1. Choose your overnight spot carefully
A remote car park along the motorway is handy when you're tired, but it's also exactly the place where nobody sees what's happening. The NKC (the Dutch camping and caravanning club) recommends driving a little further to a motorhome stopover or campsite instead. There you're among other campers, there's often lighting and someone regularly walks past.
2. Keep valuables out of sight
A phone on the dashboard, a bag on the seat or a laptop on the table is an invitation. Put valuables in a small safe or in a cupboard that can't be seen from outside, even if you're only popping over to the toilet block or the supermarket. Close the curtains when you leave.
3. Reinforce the weak spots
The well-known weak spots of a motorhome are the cab doors, the side door and the side windows of the living area. Extra door locks and window locks make things harder for a burglar and are clearly visible, which is already a deterrent. If you want to prevent the whole motorhome from disappearing, you can also consider a steering wheel lock, wheel clamp or gearbox lock; check your policy conditions to see whether your insurer has requirements for this.
4. Bring an alarm that works without Wi-Fi
At a motorhome stopover in France or a car park in the mountains, there's no Wi-Fi you can count on. A motorhome alarm therefore has to be able to alert you on its own. The CamperGuard Pro has a SIM card slot for this: in the event of an alarm you get a text message or a call, and the system keeps calling the set numbers until someone answers. At the same time, the siren goes off.
It runs on the 12V leisure battery via the included converter set, which keeps the system stable during voltage fluctuations, or on 220V when you're hooked up to mains power. The internal battery lasts up to 24 hours if the power fails. You mount it with strong adhesive strips, without drilling. You can arm and disarm it on the touchscreen, with the remote control, by SMS command from pre-saved numbers, and via the app when Wi-Fi is available.
5. Light and camera around the motorhome
Light that switches on when someone approaches your motorhome already acts as a deterrent. The Wally combines an outdoor light with motion detection and a 2K camera. As soon as it detects movement, the light comes on and the camera records to the memory card — even without internet. If you do have Wi-Fi, you can watch live in the app and get a notification. The solar panel recharges the battery, so you hang it on the motorhome when you arrive and don't need to think about it any further.
6. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector on board
A motorhome usually has only one exit, so early warning in case of fire is extra important. The Veiligheidsregio Noord-Holland Noord (a Dutch regional safety authority) recommends a smoke detector in every caravan or motorhome, and a carbon monoxide detector as soon as there's a combustion appliance on board, such as a gas heater or cooker. Mount the carbon monoxide detector on the ceiling, not in a corner and not right next to a ventilation grille.
You link the SmokeAlert Link directly to the CamperGuard. If there's smoke, the whole alarm goes off and you get a notification; with the CamperGuard also by text message, without an internet connection.
7. Gas bottle and fire extinguisher in order
Preferably keep gas bottles upright, in a cool place with good ventilation, and keep them away from open flames. Hang a fire extinguisher by the door, so you can grab it on your way out. For a motorhome, a foam extinguisher is a good choice because it causes little collateral damage.
So how do you secure your motorhome on holiday?
You secure your motorhome on holiday with a well-chosen overnight spot, valuables out of sight, extra locks on the weak spots, an alarm that works without Wi-Fi, and a smoke and carbon monoxide detector on board.
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Works without Wi-Fi via a SIM card, runs on the 12V battery and, if something is wrong, keeps calling you until you answer.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the safest place to spend the night in a motorhome?
At a motorhome stopover or campsite, among other campers and with lighting. A remote car park along the motorway is precisely the place where nobody sees what's happening.
Does a motorhome alarm work without Wi-Fi?
That depends on the system. An alarm with a SIM card slot, such as the CamperGuard Pro, sends you a text message or calls you in the event of an alarm and doesn't need Wi-Fi for that.
Which detectors belong in a motorhome?
A smoke detector in every motorhome, and a carbon monoxide detector as soon as there's a combustion appliance on board, such as a gas heater or cooker.
Where do you mount a carbon monoxide detector in a motorhome?
On the ceiling, not in a corner and not right next to a ventilation grille or the appliance itself.
What should you do with valuables at the campsite?
Put them in a small safe or in a cupboard that can't be seen from outside, even if you're only away briefly, and close the curtains.
Sources and references
- NKC (Dutch camping and caravanning club), Preventing motorhome theft and break-ins (in Dutch) — consulted September 2026
- Veiligheidsregio Noord-Holland Noord (Dutch regional safety authority), A safe stay in your caravan or motorhome (in Dutch) — consulted September 2026
- Politie België (Belgian police), How do I prevent theft from a camper van, caravan or motorhome? (in Dutch)
- Neroo.nl, Product data CamperGuard Pro, SmokeAlert and Wally
