wayne_tw
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retiredsnook wrote:Anybody have any tips. Always feel a little vulnerable camping in the fifth wheel. Can't get to our vehicle if there are problems unless we go outside. One tip I heard was to set off the truck alarm on the keys. Any other ones? Thanks
This one is simple, if you choose safe campgrounds, you will be safe. If you "camp" in parking lots and rest areas, and low rent campgrounds aka trailer parks, then you will not be safe. Choose state and federal parks where rangers patrol often and the entry gate is locked. You will be safer there than in your neighborhood.
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wayne_tw wrote:retiredsnook wrote:Anybody have any tips. Always feel a little vulnerable camping in the fifth wheel. Can't get to our vehicle if there are problems unless we go outside. One tip I heard was to set off the truck alarm on the keys. Any other ones? Thanks
This one is simple, if you choose safe campgrounds, you will be safe. If you "camp" in parking lots and rest areas, and low rent campgrounds aka trailer parks, then you will not be safe. Choose state and federal parks where rangers patrol often and the entry gate is locked. You will be safer there than in your neighborhood.
There you go. Best answere yet.
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When I started as a LEO in 1963 life was WAY simpler. Since then the hoods have developed a different feel for law and those that enforce them. But the one constant I found in all this time it that RVers are a pretty good bunch of people and the riff raff are few and far between. Having said that, I can understand your feelings. There are some things to do to help yourself and enjoy the RV experience.
1. Do NOT place yourself in harm's way.
2. Always try to remain calm! ALWAYS.
3. Use the resources you have - tow vehicle alarm, "scare" outside lighting, cell phone.
4. If during the day when others are around, do NOT be afraid to yell and scream to get attention. Yell "FIRE" loudly.
5. If you see someone that is threatening you or someone else, note all you can about them to give the police a description.
6. DO NOT PLACE YOURSELF IN HARM'S WAY! Ever!! unless your are willing or have to in order to protect someone else
After you read all that, file it away in your memory and go enjoy the RV life style. The chances that you will ever have to worry about that circumstance is remote, but always be prepared.
Travel safe and return home happy! 
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Mayoman
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As new to this forum, I am also taken aback by some of the flippant answers. As a life long target shooter with handguns and living in Texas when the conceal and carry law was placed, I wanted the license and the course. I worked late into the morning hours in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and often traveled through less than desirable sections of both cities. Was I paranoid--no!!, was I prepared--yes!! At age 50 my wife and I were the youngest in the class. Older individuals when asked why they were there, did not answer that they wanted to be cowboys and shoot someone. They just wanted to know how to protect themselves in the best way possible. Our instructor (a retired west Texas Sheriff) stressed the firearm as a last resort
stressing multiple other safety measures as some have pointed out appropriately. It is my opinion that belittling the OP has no place on this forum. If you think it is paranoia, don't reply. I would hope in the future the Moderator would point out the rules of the Forum state "Professional Conduct is a requirement for posting on the forum"
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I would think if I was a bad guy and wanted to rob or what ever it was the simple thing would be is disable the front tires so it wouldn't go anywhere. Probably nothing is safe anyway.
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DSect?
The police are only 5 min away? You must park close to a Dunkin Donuts I always keep Jr, a .45 with laser light on my bedstand. That is IF, someone should get past my dog. She may not bark, right away that is. Only after she gets hold of the family jewels.
I also have the latest target that I shoot with the "X" shot out, hanging so if someone should look in the door, that is the first thing they see.
Not paranoid. Just cautious and I do not worry about the boogieman or vampires since I like fresh garlic on my food.
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COMMON SENSE, NEVER LEAVE HOME W/O IT !
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I've always felt safe. Still I believe in wisdom. I try to stay in safe places, but I also carry a 410, and a 38. I hope I never use them, but I will protect my wife. By the way, shes a much better shot then me.
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Mayoman,
I would have hoped that professionalism would always be a part of this forum and I cannot police everyone's thoughts. Some comments may border on stupidity or flaming but unless I can find it "blatant" and harmful I leave it. It isn't a good idea to choke off every comment that seems idiotic. Sorry, but some comments will have to remain. It will let others know how some people think and that may dissuade others from making comments that seem out of line.
Frank
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