DIY Security Ideas
Photo courtesy of GO RVing
DIY Security Ideas
It doesn ’ t have to be high tech and expensive . Just playing it smart and taking some basic measures can help keep you safe . You may already be doing some of these without even realizing it .
RV TOP 10 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
1 . Fire Extinguisher , Type ABC , conveniently located by the door
2 . First Aid Kit , located above the door . 3 . Triangle Reflectors and Highway flares 4 . Foul weather gear 5 . Weather Radio 6 . Flashlights ( small and large ) 7 . Tool Kit 8 . Duct tape 9 . Tire Chains
10 . 2-way radio ( such as CB , FRS , GMRS , Ham Radio ). Note : GMRS and Ham radios require licenses .
( Courtesy Jim Woof , York , PA . 15 year RVer )
* When you get to your campsite , you probably back your rig in and get it set up so that it ’ s nice and easy to hitch up and get out when you ’ re ready to go . Keep in mind that if it ’ s nice and easy for you to hitch up , it ’ s nice and easy for someone else to do the same . The farther away from the standard access you can get your hitch , the harder it will be for someone to pull off with it while you ’ re out exploring . This may not always be a possibility , especially with pullthrough sites ; however , even if your RV just looks hard to get at , it might deter would-be thieves . You can also block access to your hitch by parking and locking your vehicle right in front of it .
* You probably lock your RV ’ s doors when you head out for a day of adventure ; however , do you do the same when you just run to the campground bathroom or showers ? A locked door keeps unwanted visitors out .
* Most campgrounds have rangers and provide security . Check with the campground office and see what type of patrol they do or how close your site is to the ranger station .
* Security systems are quickly becoming popular with the RVing community . Since there are many different types available , you will want to do your research before you consider buying one .
And remember , crime is not rampant in the RV community ; however , added security means more time spent enjoying your camping experience and less time worrying . And who doesn ’ t want that ?
EXPLORE PA 2017 | 13 .