Preventing RV Theft

RVs are a valuable investment that you want to protect as much as you can, which means that you keep them clean and well-maintained. However, there’s something else you should be considering: theft. RV theft is a big problem, both when your RV is parked at home and especially when it’s left unattended in a secluded area. To keep your camper safe from robbery and the damage that thieves can do trying to obtain your valuables, you’ll want to take some precautions to keep it safe from people stealing things from inside it or even driving off with the whole vehicle.

Strategically Parking Your Camper

One simple way to deter theft is to ensure that your RV is surrounded by observers who will notice someone prowling around and looking suspicious. Instead of looking for a secluded spot away from other campers, park amid a group of RVs so that someone is inevitably always around watching, even if you aren’t. Your presence will deter other thefts, too, as there’s safety in numbers. A thief won’t be as inclined to try to steal from a vehicle that’s out in the open.

When your RV is at home, you should do your best to prevent theft there, too. Park your RV behind your house or in a large garage to hide it, or behind tall fences with locks instead of parking in an unsecured driveway or out on the street.

Securing Your RV

RV locks are generally very commonplace and many campers use similar or even the same lock style because it’s just easier and cheaper to manufacture them that way. Unfortunately for you, this means that another person’s RV key might be able to open your camper. Replacing the locks for more complex ones with unique keys, a code, or a numbered dial is a great way to secure your RV.

You should also ensure that your doors and windows are always locked with any shutters or curtains pulled to keep prying eyes out. Even if you won’t be gone from your RV for long, it’s wise to lock the door every time if someone in your camping party won’t be nearby to keep an eye on it.

Hide Valuables

Even when you’re around and have your windows or curtains open, you should have your valuables hidden from view when they’re not in use. Having a hidden safe in your RV that can’t be easily lifted or broken into is a good way to stash emergency cash or important documents.

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