Is gold finish paintwork a target?

[Krazykate]

Good morning folks.
I’m interested to know if members think gold finish paintwork is a target for criminal damage or theft?
I’m searching for a van and they certainly do stand out on the forecourt and there seems to be a lot of them for sale (but perhaps that a model type thing)
I see a fellow member dwite had his stolen last month. ( I’m so sorry to hear this dwite, I hope your insurance process is going smoothly)

Thank you.

 

[Carpmart]

No I don’t.

Theft risk is about not being the slowest wildebeest in the herd! Just make sure your motorhome doesn’t look like an easy target!

 

[Steve and Denise]

No I don’t.

Theft risk is about not being the slowest wildebeest in the herd! Just make sure your motorhome doesn’t look like an easy target!

Or buy one nobody wants to steal

 

[Krazykate]

Thanks for your thoughts Carpmart.
Me being an inexperienced motorhomer, what do you see personally as an easy target? I mean apart from the obvious such as leaving it in low light in a service station car park!

 

[The Wino]

Why would gold paint make a van any more likely to be stolen? I can't see the link between colour and the odds of theft. On the damage thing I think sadly the flashier and more expensive something is the more it becomes a target. It's nothing new I had a friend with a Porsche in the 1980,s it was a problem then.

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[Krazykate]

Or buy one nobody wants to steal

Maybe I’m linking it to visibility rather then gear..
When looking at several vans in a row, ie grey and silver ones, the dealer did agree it stood out and attracted attention.

 

[Carpmart]

Thanks for your thoughts Carpmart.
Me being an inexperienced motorhomer, what do you see personally as an easy target? I mean apart from the obvious such as leaving it in low light in a service station car park!

I’m not experienced either really. I feel it’s just common sense precautions really.

Just try and think like the bad guys do. Where you are parked, what they can easily see, how and where you leave the vehicle etc etc

IMHO and probably most importantly, be aware of risk, but don’t worry!

 

[Krazykate]

Why would gold paint make a van any more likely to be stolen? I can't see the link between colour and the odds of theft. On the damage thing I think sadly the flashier and more expensive something is the more it becomes a target. It's nothing new I had a friend with a Porsche in the 1980,s it was a problem then.

Yes I am leaning towards damage. If I were someone partial to criminal damage, I think I would certainly scratch a gold van as opposed to a white one.
Love the profile name btw.

 

[Carpmart]

Or buy one nobody wants to steal

That’ll work!

 

[Tombola]

No, ease of theft comes first

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[Krazykate]

No, ease of theft comes first

I can get that, especially from a monetary and devastation point of view, but I’d also be mighty peed off if someone took a great gouge out of my shiny new van
What do you think of my theory that it may be more likely for someone to do that on a white van?

 

[Tombola]

I can get that, especially from a monetary and devastation point of view, but I’d also be mighty peed off if someone took a great gouge out of my shiny new van
What do you think of my theory that it may be more likely for someone to do that on a white van?

Meh...idiots are idiots, leave em to it is my motto and try not to get overly worried. Make sure we have insurance and accept what comes.
There will be as many that are jealous that will appreciate what others have.
Try not to think about it, get what appeals to you.

 

[tonka]

Mine never stands out.. Until i put up the beer tent next to it..

 

[Tombola]

Mine never stands out.. Until i put up the beer tent next to it..



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Love that colour...love that van.. almost bought it before this one.

 

[ChrisL]

If you were a thief, would you steal one that stands out, or one that looks like every other one? In reality I suspect they would go for the easiest to steal, least likely to attract attention one. As Carpmart said don't be the slowest wildebeest, all you need to do is encourage them to steal something easier.

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[Steve and Denise]

Buy a comfortmatic nobody wants to nik them

 

[Krazykate]

Meh...idiots are idiots, leave em to it is my motto and try not to get overly worried. Make sure we have insurance and accept what comes.
There will be as many that are jealous that will appreciate what others have.
Try not to think about it, get what appeals to you.

Thanks for you input, really appreciate it.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Thanks for your thoughts Carpmart.
Me being an inexperienced motorhomer, what do you see personally as an easy target? I mean apart from the obvious such as leaving it in low light in a service station car park!

Thieves would probably be less inclined to steal a " stand out" van rather than a bog standard white box that is easily hidden amongst "white caravans"

 

[makems]

We had one of these for a few years and never gave a thought to it being a thief magnet. We toured all over Europe, Spain, Morocco every winter. Mind you we had the maximum security system from VanBitz which helped.

 

[jezport]

Bright metalic silvers and golds are more difficult to match paint in a repair. That's why I would avoid them.

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[Mousy]

Haven’t ever considered the colour of our van would make it more attractive to theft, I’m hoping its age would put people off..

 

[Carpmart]

View attachment 908193Haven’t ever considered the colour of our van would make it more attractive to theft, I’m hoping its age would put people off..

I’d have it over a small new characterless box which seem to be the ‘en vogue’ new ones!

 

[Krazykate]

View attachment 908193Haven’t ever considered the colour of our van would make it more attractive to theft, I’m hoping its age would put people off..

 

[nicholsong]

View attachment 908193Haven’t ever considered the colour of our van would make it more attractive to theft, I’m hoping its age would put people off..

I am certain that photo was taken at the far end of Korfos, Greece. Been there a couple of times, nice spot.

Please advise.

 

[pappajohn]

Doesn't matter what colour it is or where it's parked, if they want it they'll take it.
But .....why would they steal something that stands out, thus easier to spot, from the crowd

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[Gina M]

If I were a thief I would like to get as far away as possible without being spotted so I would choose a plain white van to steal. Go for the gold if you like it

 

[Krazykate]

Doesn't matter what colour it is or where it's parked, if they want it they'll take it.
But .....why would they steal something that stands out, thus easier to spot, from the crowd

Yeh I agree Pappajohn, it makes sense.

Bright metalic silvers and golds are more difficult to match paint in a repair. That's why I would avoid them.

Interesting point Jez. However I have an excellent body repair guy. Someone deeply keyed my TT from one end to the other and it's immaculate now.

 

[pagey]

The pidgons will like it

 

[Mousy]

I am certain that photo was taken at the far end of Korfos, Greece. Been there a couple of times, nice spot.

Please advise.

Spot on. Hoping to return this autumn. We love Greece.

 

[carolyn]

Our first IH was gold, it was lovely. Can’t see why they’d be more likely to be stolen. It wasn’t any worse to insure than our next IH that was silver.