CRiS - essential security for a touring caravan

What is CRiS?

CRiS is the Caravan Registration & Identification Scheme, owned by the National Caravan Council, which operates in a similar way to the DVLA for cars, providing you with the benefit of a registration document and a record that you are the keeper of your caravan. With its unique industry connections, CRiS also maintains information relating to any interest held by finance and insurance companies - essential to know before buying a used caravan.

All new caravans built by NCC member manufacturers not only carry the unique 17 digit CRiS Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) die stamped into the chassis, but windows are also etched with the VIN and an electronic tag embedded within the bodywork for extra security. Only the police and enforcement agencies have direct access to the location of the tag and the means to read the VIN programmed within it. Recovery of a CRiS registered caravan is more likely to be sucessful.

Specialist insurance companies often require registration with CRiS before granting cover and when you come to sell your caravan your CRiS registration will prove invaluable. Not only does CRiS offer you all the benefits of registering yourself as the keeper, but it offers opportunities for prospective purchasers, both trade and public, to check out the legitimacy of a used caravan offered to them for sale. Caravan thefts do occur, so buyers can’t afford to take any risks. It is essential for anyone looking to buy a caravan to check it out through CRiS.

You can fit state-of-the-art CRiS electronic tags to personalise the security of your caravan and deter thieves. Your local NCC dealer can also order tags and install them for you whilst your caravan is serviced.

Just bought a caravan?
If it was manufactured in the UK since 1992 you should already have a CRiS Registration Document - Make sure the details are up to date and keep it safely at home. Older caravans can now register with CRiS, call 01722 411 430 to find out how.

Thinking of buying a caravan?
Find out in seconds...
- if it has been reported as stolen
- written-off by an insurance company
- or still subject to outstanding finance.
Simply call CRiS on 01722 411430 and tell them the 17 digit VIN or serial number and pay the checking fee.

Beware of forged documents, particularly if you are buying privately. For more information, download this information sheet.

For additional security look at how CRiS Xtra could help you - with the extra benefit of a Phantom tracker.

See CRiS check for a description of this service.