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T I P S for Keeping Your RV and Home Safe from Intruders
There are a lot of things you can do to help keep you, your possessions, and your home – whether that’s your stationary home or your RV – safe from intruders and prying eyes. In short, the less appealing and more difficult to access you can make your home and RV, the better off you’ll be.
When you’re living in your RV...
Let there be light. Install motion-activated lights on the exterior of your RV that will turn on if anything – or anyone – gets too close. This little addition can startle trespassers so that they leave your RV alone.
Locks galore. If you’ll be staying at a campground, resort,
or park for an extended period of time without having to drive or move the RV, put a boot on the wheel. Also consider getting more secure locks for your doors that will be more difficult
to pick.
Close the curtains or blinds. Especially when you’re away. That way, curious eyes can’t get a look at the goods you have inside. But speaking of which...
Put away valuables. Don’t leave out expensive gadgets, laptops, or jewelry. Put them away, even in a safe if you want an extra layer of security.
Park it. It may be easier to leave if you back in the RV when you arrive, but that leaves you more vulnerable. Instead, turn the camper away from standard access, which will require the use of a jockey wheel or tongue wheel to park this way.
Know your neighbors. You can look out for one another by helping to protect one another’s property and well-being. Be
a trustworthy neighbor for others by befriending them and letting them know of anything strange or suspicious. They will appreciate it and return the favor. And before you book your stay at a campground, resort, or park, check the surrounding area for any questionable neighborhoods. If it doesn’t look safe, don’t stay nearby.
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