Park Your RV in a Safe Location
Insure Against RV and Campground Theft
Eliminate the Temptation
RV SECURITY
An even better idea is to leave expensive belongings at home ( You don ’ t need that laptop on a camping trip anyway !). You ’ ll feel more at ease if you have less to lose in the first place . However , if you have valuable items in your RV , such as jewelry or money , put them out of sight .
3 ) Keep lights on and pull the shades at night when you ’ re away . Interior lights left on inside the RV will keep criminals guessing if someone is home and no one can see that laptop when the shads are pulled . Exterior motion detectors are great deterrents as well .
4 ) Get to know the neighborhood . Even if you ’ re only in a park for a short stay , getting to know campers in neighboring sites will send a message that you care enough to say “ Hi ” and look out for their best interest – hopefully they will reciprocate !
You ’ ve paid a significant amount of money for your home on wheels . It ’ s important to do the right things to protect that investment . The good news is that there are some things you can do to ensure that you and your items stay safe when you go RVing . Check out these RV security tips to help keep yourself and your belongings safe and sound .
Park Your RV in a Safe Location
Finding a safe and secure spot is one of the simplest ways to keep you and your RV protected .
1 ) Read RV park and campground reviews . If you ’ re concerned about the safety of a neighborhood surrounding a RV park , visit websites like www . RVParkReviews . com to find out what others say . If there ’ s a consistent stream of negative reviews about the RV Park ’ s location , move on and find another place to settle in .
Choose well-lit areas for overnight parking . If you choose to camp overnight in a parking lot or truck stop ( boondocking ), remember there ’ s safety in numbers . Stick by other RVers - only park in areas with sufficient lighting . Make sure you have cell service or another way to make contact in case of an emergency .
Insure Against RV and Campground Theft
Sometimes crime happens despite your best efforts . If you are that unfortunate person , having adequate RV property theft insurance goes a long way toward easing the sting of being violated by criminals .
Before you hit the road and put yourself in the potential situation of being a crime victim , call your RV insurance agent for an estimate on property theft coverage that will adequately compensate you in the event of property loss . Also remember to upgrade your insurance coverage whenever you add more valuable items to your RV .
If you decide you want additional peace of mind , you might consider installing a Wi-Fi enabled camera system . On a budget ? Buy standard bicycle locks for your outdoor equipment .
Storing your RV for the winter ? Check for a well-lit facility with 24 hour security including alarm systems and cameras . Many facilities offer indoor storage complete with water tight units , electric hookups and heat .
Eliminate the Temptation
Eliminate these easy opportunities around your campsite by taking the following precautions :
1 ) Change your RV locks . Most RV storage compartments share the same locks and keys . Protect your belongings by changing the factory default locks and installing different after-market ones for every compartment .
2 ) Don ’ t leave expensive items in plain sight . While you don ’ t have to padlock everything you own , it ’ s wise to stow or lock items of higher value when not in use . For an added measure of safety , invest in a safe for your smaller items of value .
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