The REAL Reason RVs Are Easy Targets For Thieves

[@Mary-tj5qx]

I think a big thing for everyone to take on is that thieves don’t all look like homeless people. A lot of them look like your neighbors at the campground with big, fancy RV’s. I’ve seen people blame homeless people they imagine have drifted into their campground overnight when it’s far, far more likely that someone with a large rig to hide the expensive e-bikes they stole, actually stole their bikes. Don’t assume that just because someone has money that they aren’t a crook, is the message. Being dishonest isn’t an economic state.

[@alfries9736]

I bought a gas grill once. A few days later it simply vanished. Other stuff like tools in a locked garage, food from our basement freezer, and other stuff just vanished. I made a few police reports, useless. I posted a friend in the woods down the street from the house with a video camera. I came out, got into my pick-up and drove away. Within a minute my next door neighbor came over, picked my locks with a pick gun and help himself to a full bag of groceries and a chainsaw. As it turns out, a lot of folks had gone to the police with issues with him but he'd simply deny it. I had the proof. Basically, you just never know, and he was the first to come over and introduce himself. We had anti-pick locks installed and other locks added. He was a problem till he finally moved away.

[@mrs.c5471]

I always have protection. Be alert, put stuff away at night, with lights

[@josephcaprara898]

Trojan

[@kenmcclow8963]

I don’t post vacation photos until the vacation is over, but that’s mostly because the house is empty. I also use Blink cameras. My older ones don’t see in the dark, but the newer ones do. I originally got motion sensor lights for the old cameras, but they also work for scaring mice in areas with mice. I have several that clamp onto things with solar on the top and lights underneath. My current trailer is 40 years old. I don’t think it’s a target for thieves, but it often contains dogs. It also has a non-RV deadbolt. I often camp near people I know and away from a city, so I feel like that is safer than a campsite in a city. There is one campground in a small city I like and I just don’t leave things out at night.

[@danielp.621]

I have a front and rear dash cam on my truck and when I park at night I have the front of my truck facing the door side of my camper the lengthwise and it will record anybody that walks through the campsite at night or behind my truck. The camera serves a dual purpose for security .

[@GratefulGlamper]

great idea, thanks for sharing

[@MrEroshan]

We have two vehicles so ove is always at the camper, we also use a Ring camera and doorbell. So we can monitor things when we go to town. We also get to know nearby neighbors. Wr also take the batteries out of our bikes and leave them folded and locked.

[@SpykersB]

I was at a campground last year, this teenage kid kept coming around picking up any twig that dared to fall on the grass, was a bit extreme to me, so at night i pulled in the only thing i leave out at night, my step stool i use to get in my camper lol. I've only felt the need to do that at that campground...paranoid? I don't know, but i wasn't interested in buying a new one if it disappeared, it was all just a weird feeling. And who chain locks up their campers step stool? 🤣🍻

[@GratefulGlamper]

Always follow your gut! Thanks for watching and the comment

[@coffeeblack176]

Who doesn’t- in this world!😊

[@LiveYourSomedayNow]

Great tips. We've been full timing since 2018 and luckily have only had a few theft/safety issues over the years, but we've definitely become more cautious.

[@SmittyAZ]

Of course, they do make wi-fi solar cameras with built in motion lights, alarms and 2-way mics. All the needed items are adjustable to stop the nuisance alarms.

[@heather482]

Dog. Always good. 👍

[@teriwellborn165]

I don’t even wear jewelry! I try to look poor, like I am.

[@JJ-pc3fh]

Hotels in Albuquerque NM are notorious for E Bikes being stolen off of RV’s while traveling West for the winter.

[@helenslaughter6903]

Just an addition to not posting any details about your trip especially if you are part time. Don't let everyone know when you will be gone from your sticks and bricks. That makes it easier for them to break into your house. Even with alarms you most likely won't be close to home to check everything out. Also check with your insurance company because you might not be covered if you advertise it on line.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Great suggestion, thanks for watching

[@rgreed20081]

One way to fool thieves is focus on wearing money belts. Keep credit cards, an id card, and most if your money in the money belt. For practical reasons, keep a low amount cash in a wallet for spending.

[@melendyladyboykin2482]

Very good points. I don't get out much because of work. My hubby knows more neighbors than I do. I'm not exactly a people person and tend not to mingle because of the kind of work I do.

[@masterbond9]

these are good, simple things to follow for security. sometimes when talking about security, people go too far and come off as paranoid, but at the same time, there should be a couple of people that DO know where you will be, and where you plan on going, especially if youre going to a super remote area that has little to no service. a satellite phone is super expensive to use, but they have plans that are specifically used for emergency situations (that $2/min phone call or $1/text message doesnt seem so expensive when you need help...)

[@GratefulGlamper]

Great points, thanks for sharing and for watching

[@NoahWeidner12]

Awesome Nebraska shirt, Go Big Red!

[@johnlackner1193]

somebody should invent a wheel chock that can double up as a boot.

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Really lock down travel trailers. They can be easily moved. We heard of a couple who were gone 45 minutes from the campsite to pick up a few groceries. On return…surprise! No trailer. With people buying more and more small trailers stories like that one may also be on the rise!

[@GratefulGlamper]

A wheel lock (boot) can definitely help! Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@joygarrett8397]

A few years ago I had some items stolen while we took the C rv into town (no toad, just an hour from home). Brought in camp chairs. Table cloth on outdoor table left, grill bungied to table leg (still hot, couldn’t bring inside); put water & sewer hoses & sewer hose support in bags & tied them to the power pedestal. When we returned a few hours later the grill, tablecloth, & citronella candle were still there . . But all the hoses were gone! So I had to go back into town to buy new . . Arrgghh. The neighbors didn’t see anything cause they were at the pool!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Oh man, that’s awful 😢

[@jasoncarpp7742]

It's hideous that anyone would consider taking what's not theirs. Just because it's not being attended to at that moment doesn't make it okay to take it from that spot. The same goes for motorhomes and RVs. 😕

[@kathyvossler4626]

Nebraskan here, and I just had to say nice shirt!!

[@GratefulGlamper]

GBR! ❤️

[@arbonneladyTN]

Good points, I teach a personal security course!

[@GratefulGlamper]

awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@susierosenquist3920]

Good Guardian Dogs

[@garybrown9719]

Yea get a dog

[@laurakilmer8652]

appreciate the comments about security but i really dont think security cameras will do anything for you but put holes in your rv. No one will be identified, you are traveling thru. sorry to be a downer, I like you folks.

[@Henle15]

It makes thieves think twice. Most thieves are opportunists and pick the easiest target. So if you have cameras, but the next person does not, they will pick that one. Cameras are deterrents for sure.

[@laurakilmer8652]

@@Henle15 Thanks for replying, you are right about it being a deterent, like you guys.

[@gthornton3]

Thx again for the super nice surprise.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Our pleasure!

[@susierosenquist3920]

Pit Bull

[@garybrown9719]

Nice one😊

[@masterbond9]

pitbulls are great dogs

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Pit bulls are banned in some states!

[@chaseabrams6731]

I have a pit bull and she needs security. 😅

[@underwayshiftcolors2540]

Always a hard target, I don’t think explaining is needed. There are sheep, wolves, and a sheep dogs. Which one are you!!!!!!

[@socapaul]

Sleeping in the back with your key fob, not in a Faraday bag, is a bad idea. They are not that expensive. $10 TICONN 2PK Faraday Bag for Key Fob, 3.5''X5.0'' Faraday Cage Protector, Car RFID Signal Blocking, Anti-Theft Pouch Anti-Hacking Case Blocker (Carbon Fiber)

[@GratefulGlamper]

Great idea. Thanks for sharing

[@russlea6383]

If we could only get Sasquatch to serve as security, the world would be on its best behavior. 👣👀

[@garybrown9719]

They don't have a dog

[@gthornton3]

They have a huge dog called Alaska

[@sandrajordan3802]

Yeah but Alaska is all about the bacon.Give him some bacon and you’re his best friend.

[@ronalds899]

Carry

[@lyfandeth]

Unless you know the laws in every state and town you pass through, that can lead to felony charges against YOU. You may be looking at 20 years in prison and a six-figure lawyer's bill.