Top 5 Van Door Locks Every Caravan Owner Needs

Caravan and motorhome theft remains a real risk in the UK — Metropolitan Police freedom-of-information data collected across 30 UK police forces recorded roughly 500–570 caravan thefts a year between 2020 and 2022. A visible, tested deterrent on vulnerable access points, like a van's rear or sliding doors, is one of the simplest ways to make a vehicle a less attractive target.

The Milenco Van Door Lock – Single (White) is designed to protect the rear barn doors or side sliding door of a van, motorhome or camper conversion. Once fitted, it's a strong visual and physical deterrent that sits low against the bodywork rather than bolting on as an obvious bulky add-on.

How it works

The lock uses a high-security cylinder with countermeasures against bump keys, and it can be locked in both the open and closed position — useful if you want to leave a door secured while it's ajar for ventilation, or lock it shut when the vehicle is parked up.

Build and dimensions

Each lock measures 155mm wide by 60mm high and projects 40mm from the vehicle, keeping the overall footprint compact. It comes with two keys, and it's worth noting the key number after fitting in case you ever need a replacement.

What's in the box

One Milenco Van Door Lock in white, two keys, and the fixings and instructions needed to fit it. If you need to secure more than one door, the same lock is also sold as a twin pack (SKU 3063) or a triple pack (SKU 4572), all keyed alike so a single key covers every lock.

Where it fits

It's designed for commercial vans, motorhomes and camper conversions, giving cargo areas an extra layer of protection beyond the vehicle's standard door locks.