Safe traveling tips for RVers in uncertain times

[lemondrop9344]

Probably the best advice provided so far is be to aware of your surroundings. When something goes down, it can happen anywhere.
One of the best deterrents is a dog that will alert you to changes is your surroundings. Once you are alerted, how you choose to react is up to you. In almost all cases the dog will recognize a potential threat far earlier than a human will. Once you are alerted, how you choose to react is up to you.

 

[Mjack322]

Let's share some safe traveling thoughts, revisited as this was sort of discussed some time ago. No need to get political here, I certainly could but must refrain, the moral is after the upcoming election we could see more instability in our nation. I believe the "peaceful protests" (pp) occur in high visibility locations, high value targets (businesses, high end auto-dealers, i.e. the opposite lifestyle of those protesting). In my opinion the safest place to be and still be able to enjoy yourself is at a campground enjoying your RV. However, some thoughts come to mind as vulnerable situations and items of concern to raise awareness for all of us.

• Lock your basement doors and of course your entry door if it doesn't auto-lock
• If your toad is like mine where the battery has to be disconnected hence leaving my toad unlocked while being towed, consider using your 2nd set of keys for your toad to lock your doors. You don't want people getting in your toad while stopped in a pp situation.
• Be aware of your route and consider alternate routes and do not suffer from "get home'itis" or "get'to-campground'fastest'itis".
• Consider staying longer at campgrounds and minimize time on the road in unknown locations
• Have non lethal self protection on you as much as possible as well as stored in various locations of your RV. There is a lot of gun talk on the forum but chances are you won't use that nor should you. Good to have, but you are going to get into a world of a mess if you used one at someone or even presenting it. Stock up on non lethal solutions first and foremost. Pepper spray is a good start.
• Don't plan to dine out. You're camping, eat like a camper. Get firewood and stay put. Stock up on marshmallows! Stock your foods of choice and enjoy.
• Don't be confrontational if confronted. Whether at Walmart, a grocery store, or highway situation. Keep your mouth shut! People want to antagonize you and trigger you. Keep your mouth shut and keep a low profile. I remember a situation discussed on this site long ago in AZ involving a grocery cart and not moved out of the way of a car which ended up in a fight resulting in physical injury.
• Don't call attention to yourself. Clothing, hats, etc.
• If your plans can wait, stay home but I think this is extreme. No need to live a locked down life, just be smart
• Be aware of the news in your current area and the area you're traveling to. Use your phone, ask the campground staff of where you're going if there are any concerns to be aware of or route suggestions.
• Use your head and be smart

Good advice! thank you !

 

[STANDERSON]

Wasp spray is very good. Sprays about 25 feet.

 

[NGC 613]

Here is what the Rangers in the Grand Tetons carry and I have 2 cans of it for the wife and I. It does go 40ft which is further than any other. Bear spray

 

[Buly]

Here is what the Rangers in the Grand Tetons carry and I have 2 cans of it for the wife and I. It does go 40ft which is further than any other. Bear spray

That’s the one I bought at Glacier MT.

 

[bpaikman]

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A threatening looking dog to me is the absolute best. It can sense danger before you do and t probably prevents danger just by its appearance... Especially the purple toenails

 

[Buly]

 

[bpaikman]

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yep that scares me!

 

[Buly]

yep that scares me!

Yes, Miss Daisy is registered as a "Hunter Killer" class K9. The photo was taken at Utah Red Sands proving grounds where she was attending specialized training in detection and tracking

 

[STANDERSON]

We have a German Shepherd. Great dog, usleless as a watchdog.

We have a blind mini dachshund. Meanest damn dog we have ever had. The German Shepherd is terrified of her. He came running up to us one day. She had bit him and was swinging like a pendulum from the skin under his neck. He just looked at us like "Want to take care of this?"