Vital RV Security Tips

Protecting yourself and your RV from theft is essential if you plan to travel to any campground or RV park. While theft is uncommon for the most part, you want to be vigilant. If the worst-case scenario happens, you will be happier to have taken precautions to keep your belongings secure. Check out our handy tips for RV security below to get started. Come to Schwab's R.V. World in Leduc, Alberta, and we can offer some more personalized tips to help keep you safe and secure on your next camping trip. Our team proudly serves customers from Edmonton, Alberta. 

Lock the Doors and Shut Windows

Locking the doors and shutting the windows tight are great habits when you own an RV. Do not let the free, neighborly environment of an RV park let you forget. You will have more peace of mind being away from the vehicle if you secure it properly. Consider updating the locks to something better than the standard. 

Do Your Research

Before you set out for any campground or RV park, you should find it online. Check out the reviews, especially any mention of crime. Avoid places that get a lot of bad reviews because you will likely have more trouble with security in those places. And when you do get to a park, choose a well-lit site away from the outskirts. 

Leave Expensive Items Behind

It is always best to leave expensive items behind, such as laptops, tablets, cameras, jewelry, and handheld gaming devices. If you absolutely need to bring valuables on the RV, have a plan to lock them away in a high-quality safe. Choose a safe that can be bolted to the floor. 

Make Friends

Most campgrounds you will spend time at are full of friendly people who love the RV lifestyle. You can easily bond with the people you camp near, which will make it easier for you to feel safe. Everyone should help keep an eye out for trouble in an RV park. 

Leave Lights On Inside

If you are headed out after the sun goes down, remember to keep the lights turned on. It might seem strange, but it will deter anyone from snooping around if they think someone is inside. Similarly, pack away any items placed around your RV if you are leaving the campground. Anything sitting out can be an easy target for a lurking there. 

Staying safe on an RV trip should be one of your priorities. Learn more tips related to security when you visit our team at Schwab's R.V. World. Our dealership, located in Leduc, Alberta, welcomes customers from Edmonton, Alberta.