FYI Becoming wary of traveling outside of state

[AbdRahim]

Why on earth stay at a truck stop, rest area or walmarts, I only stay at real reviewed campgrounds. I travel with.a GSD, pepper spray and.a S&W 38, only travel in daytime. 30 years RV'ng not a single issue, GSD never used

For in and out overnight - saves a lot of money. Coffee, breakfast, fairly clean toilet, gas, supplies,, all right there.overnight at a campground, I would not even bother to open the slide, much less connect anything other than shore power.

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

Check out Albuquerque - should you not go to the Balloon Fiesta? It's terrible there, but in the wrong places as with most states/cities.

Understood, my point is to be aware of where you are, at all times. I live in a reasonably safe area and if I am not paying attention might let my guard down.

When we travel not only am I aware of the environment but also aware of state laws and law enforcement or lack thereof.
There are towns in Florida that we avoid, especially crossing I10 in Duval County. Also outside of West Palm beach. Tampa is getting that way as well but we have business reasons to be there.

Ballon Festival should have all kinds of security but prime theft territory. When we went there we were very aware of the environment. But then again it was 2019, much different than today.

 

[DennisT]

Situational awareness at all times is a good thing. Don’t have to be stressed out but paying attention to surroundings and what is happening.

We have got to areas we were going to stop for the night and decided to roll on down the road. Not worth the chance if you feel it is sketchy.

Choice of personal protective equipment available is also a good thing.

 

[Neal]

In my drive home last trip I ended up in downtown east Chicago due to a re-route for some back way into a truck stop for some reason. Talk about joy. My plan for breakdown was leave the RV, get in the toad and go! Bye bye RV. So yeah, there are times we end up in not so great places, not so great campgrounds, etc. We've all been to sketchy locations, I've yet to go someplace and leave because of the sketchy'ness but never rule that option out. Lock basements, lock doors, and be aware. It's all part of the experience in seeing the country, it ain't all good out there.

 

[redbaron]

Thursday my dad was driving from NIRVC Lewisville to Alvarado in his canyon star. An unmarked sedan with a light bar that was temporarily installed attempted to pull him over. When he came along side Dad could see that it was clearly not a police vehicle (no equipment, cage, gun, etc.)

Dad ignored him thinking if it was real helicopters and marked cars would soon appear. After about 3 miles the car removed the temporary light bar and sped off.

Use common sense.

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

Hmmm,,,may need to update my RV some

 

[redbaron]

Hmmm,,,may need to update my RV someView attachment 26041

I am thinking about getting a super c just to bring supplies to NC. Going to have to bust thru a few FEMA blockades.

 

[AbdRahim]

Hmmm,,,may need to update my RV someView attachment 26041

Hey, if my money were unlimited an armored RV would be on my shopping list. After all, it is the Klingon way.

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

Won’t require too many mods to beef it up
Just need to replace some fiberglass with steel plates.

 

[sanda]

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Pueblo CO Crime Overview​

According to various sources, Pueblo, CO has a higher-than-average crime rate compared to national averages. Here are some key statistics:

• Total crime rate: 8,010 per 100,000 residents, which is 244.65% higher than the national average (2,324 per 100,000).
• Violent crime rate: 1,621 per 100,000 residents, which is 338.5% higher than the national average (370 per 100,000).
• Property crime rate: 6,390 per 100,000 residents, which is 228.5% higher than the national average (1,954 per 100,000).

Some specific crime rates in Pueblo, CO:

• Murder: 25.8 per 100,000 residents (compared to 6.4 per 100,000 in Colorado and 6.3 per 100,000 nationally).
• Rape: 162.5 per 100,000 residents (compared to 63.4 per 100,000 in Colorado and 40.0 per 100,000 nationally).
• Robbery: 321.4 per 100,000 residents (compared to 72.6 per 100,000 in Colorado and 66.1 per 100,000 nationally).
• Assault: 1,110.8 per 100,000 residents (compared to 350.1 per 100,000 in Colorado and 268.2 per 100,000 nationally).

I would really appreciate you telling us your sources for these stats. As a 70 year resident I know we have a crime problem in some areas but nothing like you have listed. On the upside your 'facts' might slow down some of those from moving to our area ( Pueblo County) as the population has exploded the last few years.

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

Simple search on Pueblo Co Crime Stats, this page popped up.

 

[AbdRahim]

I would really appreciate you telling us your sources for these stats. As a 70 year resident I know we have a crime problem in some areas but nothing like you have listed. On the upside your 'facts' might slow down some of those from moving to our area ( Pueblo County) as the population has exploded the last few years.

Almost any town at least in the south has not good looking crime numbers. These are numbers One needs to talk to locals.

 

[team bradfield]

My business was in Chicago, I never got robbed or in threatening situations, always keep aware, only got robbed by being a cubs and bears fan

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Yah! The 60's and 70's fear campaign teaching stranger danger, taught us nothing unfamiliar is safe!

What you imagine, is your reality!!!

 

[GypsyR]

Without fail for the last 60 of my years I meet the nicest people while traveling. My grandpa liked to say: "No matter where you go, there you are."