By Jim Teller
I want to sell my RV, and I feel like it’s important to give prospective buyers, especially those who’ve never owned an RV before, as much information as possible. By this, I mean information about the RV itself, but I also mean information about the RV lifestyle. I wouldn’t feel like a responsible RVer, otherwise. So I want to talk a little bit about being safe out there in this big wild world.
Safe Places to Camp
If you’re boondocking, camping without hook-ups always try to park in well-lit places. Rest stops and truck stops are allowable, but as far as safety may not always be the best choices, unless there are other RVs there. This is because you’re frequently parked between trucks with loud running motors, which provide ample cover for crime. Wal-Mart parking lots are actually better, because they’re usually better lit.
As far as RV parks go, use good judgment. Cooking meth in RVs has become somewhat prevalent, and clearly you want to try to avoid places where that might be going on. Just look around, pay attention, and go with your gut. If it looks shady, it probably is. When safety is at stake, pay a little more and stay in a more reputable park.
Carrying Guns
Obviously, you only want to have a gun with you if you know, and know well how to use it. You’ll also need to know the laws of whatever state you’re in or will be traveling through. Shotguns are better than handguns, because it’s easier to be accurate, and the sound of loading a round is very distinctive and might scare criminals away before you have to fire.
Safer than Your House
Statistically, though, RVs are safer than your house or apartment, less likely to be broken into. There’s only one door, and it opens out, so it’s harder to kick in. Criminals also tend to assume that RVers carry guns, whether you do or not. An RV also typically contains less monetarily valuable possessions than a house might. You also want to remember that robbers tend to look for easy targets. Dogs and security systems are deterrents, because they pose complications.
When you can, travel with others. There is safety in numbers. Barring that, camp where other RVs are camping. However, don’t advertise your name(s) among strangers. They could use this information later, pounding on your door in the middle of the night, calling out your name and making you think it’s someone you know. In that vein, don’t ever open the door in the middle of the night. Keep a cell phone, and call 911. If someone really needs help, the police can help.
Are you ready to sell your RV? Jim Teller at http://www.sellmyrvtoday.com can help you explore the safest options.
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