How safe do you think your possessions are when RVing?

[DSMURPHY]

Had our trailer broken into 35 years ago in a storage lot.
Never had an issue at a campground, but we do lock our main door when we leave the campsite for any reason.

[BarabooBob]

I lock the door and storage to discourage crimes of the moment. Anyone can get into a TT or RV in about 15 seconds if they really want to. Just jam a pry bar between the door ands frame and pop it open. The storage doors can be opened with a screwdriver faster than I can open them with the key.

[RedRoverComeOver]

Some low life in Chattanooga clipped off my underside sewer hose canister from a Bass Pro parking lot on way home after purchasing.

[Terier]

Originally Posted by mtnjeeper

Still don't see it. I'm using my phone to view through Tapatalk. Not sure if that makes a difference.

I didn’t see the poll until I click the option in the drop down menu to view through the website . I have an iPhone.

[5picker]

Originally Posted by mtnjeeper

Still don't see it. I'm using my phone to view through Tapatalk. Not sure if that makes a difference.

You won't see the poll on a mobile app, one of the several downsides of using a mobile device. I wish wish the web version and the app crossed over better but alas, it doesn't. I'm simply not able to use the web version of this forum always and often limited to what is available.

[GravelRider]

Originally Posted by 5picker

You won't see the poll on a mobile app, one of the several downsides of using a mobile device. I wish wish the web version and the app crossed over better but alas, it doesn't. I'm simply not able to use the web version of this forum always and often limited to what is available.

I know this is getting off-topic, but I consider this forum unusable on my phone, and it's really the only one that I post on that I don't access on my phone regularly. The biggest issue for me is that there is not a "first unread post" button for subscribed threads. I don't understand why this is the case, but it really makes it so that I just don't want to wade through posts to find where I left off, so I just don't use it on my phone.

[chriscowles]

Originally Posted by GravelRider

I know this is getting off-topic, but I consider this forum unusable on my phone, and it's really the only one that I post on that I don't access on my phone regularly. The biggest issue for me is that there is not a "first unread post" button for subscribed threads. I don't understand why this is the case, but it really makes it so that I just don't want to wade through posts to find where I left off, so I just don't use it on my phone.

The phone app goes directly to the first unread post. At least, it does in my case. Maybe there's a setting for that?

[Terier]

Originally Posted by 5picker

You won't see the poll on a mobile app, one of the several downsides of using a mobile device. I wish wish the web version and the app crossed over better but alas, it doesn't. I'm simply not able to use the web version of this forum always and often limited to what is available.

I have an iPhone and this is what I see:

[chriscowles]

Originally Posted by Terier

I have an iPhone and this is what I see:

You appear to be viewing the site in a browser, not in the mobile app.

iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/forest...ms/id410653468
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...estriverforums

[5picker]

Originally Posted by Terier

I have an iPhone and this is what I see:

As Chris pointed out, you are using the web based site on your phone, not the green FR app or the orange Tapatalk version.

Because of my work, I often have my mobile browser tied up with other web services and the app is my access to the FRF. It simply doesn't give all the options and I understand that but someone really should look into incorporating some of the more important things.

[GravelRider]

I didn't realize there was an app. I'll have to download that. I was using my phone browser.

[chriscowles]

Originally Posted by GravelRider

I didn't realize there was an app. I'll have to download that. I was using my phone browser.

It has its limits but is generally easy to use, particularly with respect to attaching photos. You can do that directly from your camera.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by chriscowles

It has its limits but is generally easy to use, particularly with respect to attaching photos. You can do that directly from your camera.

x2!

[NJKris]

Can't stand using phone. Screen too small, dictation mic is broke, and abhor typing with two fingers. I use the computer only on this forum.

[nomad297]

A and no

Bruce

[Alix]

no

Originally Posted by RockwoodTexan

I'm curious about the general perception that you have about security when camping. Generally speaking, DW and I have a different level of trust going on at RV spots. I tend to view RVers as more trustworthy than the general public. She views them as less so than me. This is true in other areas as well, she'll lock me out of my truck when I'm going to be right next to it!


When you leave your RV to go somewhere, do you?

A) Leave RV unlocked and camp setup as is?
B) Lock your RV door but leave storage unlocked and camp setup as is?
C) Lock your RV and storage areas and leave camp setup as is?
D) Lock your RV and storage areas and put away valuables?
E) All of the above plus install webcams, motion sensors and siren set tornado warning mode?
F) Other __________



Bonus Question - Have you ever had anything stolen when camping? If so, was it:
1) Private RV park
2) State Park
3) City Park
4) National Park
5) Army Corp of Eng Park
6) Quasi Gov Park (River authorities, etc)
7) Other ____________





My answers:
B
Bonus - No

[Patty56]

I lock my RV door an I trust the Lord to protect it. I don't live in fear

[IDguy]

Originally Posted by dotsonjc

Somewhere between C & D. I changed the storage compartment locks so they aren't the public CH751 keys. I do leave my grill, camp stove, chairs and bikes out. However, with the influx of new campers since Covid and hearing about things being stolen, I will be locking up the bikes this year. Something like my Blackstone, takes a few seconds to take into the camper when we leave as it would be expensive to replace.

Have been lucky to date, nothing has been stolen.

I bought a bunch of 751s and leave one in each compartment.

52 RVing years and never lost anything or heard of anyone losing stuff.

I almost never stay where there is power so losing a surge protector doesn’t bother me. Only got one last year after reading of power issues but have yet to park anywhere with it that has power.

If I ventured near larger cities I might behave differently. But I stay as far away from large cities as I can.

[IDguy]

Originally Posted by 5picker

When we are gone for several days I use a YI camera connected to one of my Hotspots. Sends me a text and a short video clip within seconds if motion is detected.

I use them (several) at home too especially when we are gone for months. They have worked flawlessly.

I almost never have cell service where I camp.

[Rover Podder]

B

and

no