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rvrescuernch · 08-02-2017, 10:32 PM

Do you have/recommend using typical sticks and bricks methods (alarms, Security apps) OR something else all together? Nothing?

How do full timers stay and keep their stuff safe?

MtnTrek · 08-03-2017, 12:22 AM

Interesting point to ponder.

So about 3 pads down at the CG we're staying in currently there was a fine Entegra that checked in and stayed about a week. Oh it was a beautiful gleaming shiny rig every bell and whistle you can imagine. Why at night that jewel lighted up just like a Wurlitzer jukebox at the dance hall, crossed with an alien spaceship. The first day (high noon) I walked the pooch by it, in the middle of the street. It started wailing like a ambulance in a traffic jam, poor old girl left a puddle in the street.

I gave it a wide birth in front. So over the next 3-4 days that silly thing goes off like a three alarm fire truck about every couple hours, day and night, and the owners were there most of the time!
Well the biggest crime wave around here is someone not picking up after their senior dog on occasion, if you catch my drift.
Please don't get that kind.

Be well.

Barbaraok · 08-03-2017, 01:36 AM

In 11 years we've only encountered one place where I just said "keep on driving". Otherwise, we lock the door when we leave, but we don't lock the bay doors - if you are that desperate for extra hoses and filters, rather have you take them than try and break the bay doors open. People in RV Parks know who is parked where, kind of watch what is going on, etc. Really pretty safe. I am sure there are places where this isn't the case, but we just haven't stayed there.

**pasdad1** · 08-03-2017, 05:36 AM

Look for the threads which mention cameras.... I believe many use the wireless internet cameras for security. You can see and hear what is happening inside your rig when you are not there. No blaring siren, and you have video evidence later to show to cops.

Nest cam works well if you have good wifi where you are staying. There are other choices with and without cloud storage, motion sensitive recording, etc.

Some even let you talk to the "thief" in real time.....this has the effect of letting them know the police are on their way, and usually gets them leaving in a hurry !

jones47172 · 08-03-2017, 05:52 AM

At home I use the Honeywell Lynx Touch system that is totally wireless and has many types of sensors available. The system is monitored by Geoarm 24/7 and has worked flawlessly for over 5 years. The only hitch I can see is the system depends on a cellular connection if it is to report to the central station or to call you to report a fault. The cost to report to a central station is $25 per month.

Some of the possible uses would be to report a fire, loss of 110 volt electrical connection, water leak at a point a water sensor is installed, motion in the coach while you are away for diner, etc. The point is there are many sensors that can be used to report various conditions.

I have not researched whether not having a stationary home base can be a problem. Geoarm would not know where to send the police or fire department since they would not know where you are. However, the system would still be able to call your cell phone to make reports.

computerguy · 08-03-2017, 06:17 AM

As a prior owner of a storefront I am in the camp that alarms are simply a way for you to be notified you now have things missing and will need to repair the damage done.

I am in the camp that if they want your stuff they will take your stuff regardless of any alarm. I try not to stay in less desirable areas and do lock my doors. CGs have "built in" security systems with mainly retired folks staying in them.

And I will be one of them in 4 short weeks

rvrescuernch · 08-03-2017, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MtnTrek

Interesting point to ponder.

So about 3 pads down at the CG we're staying in currently there was a fine Entegra that checked in and stayed about a week. Oh it was a beautiful gleaming shiny rig every bell and whistle you can imagine. Why at night that jewel lighted up just like a Wurlitzer jukebox at the dance hall, crossed with an alien spaceship. The first day (high noon) I walked the pooch by it, in the middle of the street. It started wailing like a ambulance in a traffic jam, poor old girl left a puddle in the street.

I gave it a wide birth in front. So over the next 3-4 days that silly thing goes off like a three alarm fire truck about every couple hours, day and night, and the owners were there most of the time!
Well the biggest crime wave around here is someone not picking up after their senior dog on occasion, if you catch my drift.
Please don't get that kind.

Be well.

I'm sorry I'm sure that was awful but it did give me a chuckle. I won't go that far, I assure you.

rvrescuernch · 08-03-2017, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Barbaraok

In 11 years we've only encountered one place where I just said "keep on driving". Otherwise, we lock the door when we leave, but we don't lock the bay doors - if you are that desperate for extra hoses and filters, rather have you take them than try and break the bay doors open. People in RV Parks know who is parked where, kind of watch what is going on, etc. Really pretty safe. I am sure there are places where this isn't the case, but we just haven't stayed there.

One of the benefits to look forward to I think - mobile security 😂

rvrescuernch · 08-03-2017, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by pasdad1

Look for the threads which mention cameras.... I believe many use the wireless internet cameras for security. You can see and hear what is happening inside your rig when you are not there. No blaring siren, and you have video evidence later to show to cops.

Nest cam works well if you have good wifi where you are staying. There are other choices with and without cloud storage, motion sensitive recording, etc.

Some even let you talk to the "thief" in real time.....this has the effect of letting them know the police are on their way, and usually gets them leaving in a hurry !

Oh not that I would ever want to have a burglary but I would LOVE that. I'm more worried about my cats and dogs than anything else.

rvrescuernch · 08-03-2017, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jones47172

At home I use the Honeywell Lynx Touch system that is totally wireless and has many types of sensors available. The system is monitored by Geoarm 24/7 and has worked flawlessly for over 5 years. The only hitch I can see is the system depends on a cellular connection if it is to report to the central station or to call you to report a fault. The cost to report to a central station is $25 per month.

Some of the possible uses would be to report a fire, loss of 110 volt electrical connection, water leak at a point a water sensor is installed, motion in the coach while you are away for diner, etc. The point is there are many sensors that can be used to report various conditions.

I have not researched whether not having a stationary home base can be a problem. Geoarm would not know where to send the police or fire department since they would not know where you are. However, the system would still be able to call your cell phone to make reports.

Thank you, one of the many things I'm learning. I'll have to look into how it works when home is on the go.

rvrescuernch · 08-03-2017, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by computerguy

As a prior owner of a storefront I am in the camp that alarms are simply a way for you to be notified you now have things missing and will need to repair the damage done.

I am in the camp that if they want your stuff they will take your stuff regardless of any alarm. I try not to stay in less desirable areas and do lock my doors. CGs have "built in" security systems with mainly retired folks staying in them.

And I will be one of them in 4 short weeks

Lol maybe I can just tag along with you guys. Im still debating the idea of caravaning in general, I think that's what it's called? Buddy system kind of thing.

TechWriter · 08-03-2017, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rvrescuernch

Oh not that I would ever want to have a burglary but I would LOVE that. I'm more worried about my cats and dogs than anything else.

Then invest in an AGS (Auto Generator Start) system. I have one that will start our generator when the battery voltage drops too low OR when the temperature in our RV gets too high.

So, for example, imagine you were running your ACs and you lost external power to your RV. The ACs would go off and the inside temp would rise.

Without an AGS, you could cook your pets.

rvrescuernch · 08-03-2017, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TechWriter

Then invest in an AGS (Auto Generator Start) system. I have one that will start our generator when the battery voltage drops too low OR when the temperature in our RV gets too high.

So, for example, imagine you were running your ACs and you lost external power to your RV. The ACs would go off and the inside temp would rise.

Without an AGS, you could cook your pets.

Consider it done! They are the only thing really valuable in my left. Everything else is just optional.

1bigmess · 08-03-2017, 09:44 PM

Alarms and camera systems only make you feel safer. They have never stopped a crime, and often you never know if they deterred one.

Folks at the campgrounds I've stayed at since August 2015 leave all kinds of stuff out, and I have never heard of any of it getting stolen or an RV being broken into. Seems to me the riskiest place to leave your RV is in your driveway or at a storage lot, but actually using it is the safest condition for preventing a break in.