Thefts in Parks - What steps to take

[Old-RV'er]

All - If you can afford it, high end RV parks first, Usually, good sam parks with ratings 8 or higher for all amenities. Lots of Private Campgrounds which are also good. Corps of Engineer Parks, and most state parks are also good. Remember, theare are mostly good people, some medium people, and some bad people. Normally, you can tell what kind of people you are dealing with by noticing external things, is the RV well maintained; are the people loud; do they pick up after dog; do they keep campsite clean and free of lots of stuff, or hanging out laundry, kids run amok, dog not on leash? Lots of movement into that spot; numerious cars and traffic? Normally, bad people, don't have means for upper high/medium campground. Yes, TT parks have some bad raps. Remember, most of them were developed back in the 60-90's. Urban areas have caught up to their locations. In Las Vegas, that TT park, has street walkers on the sidewalk out front, the gate is always manned with guard. They do not carry. If you own TT, or have friends who own TT, they know the best parks, and the parks to stay out of. Personally have never had issues and have stayed in lots of them as we are TT members. But as mentioned above, keep stuff put away, lock doors even when home. I follow all of his advice, you might consider it too.

 

[Old Bubblehead]

We (I) put a lot of effort into researching CG's to use in our routing. I know how long I want to drive, when I want to be at a destination, and calculate stops accordingly. Safety is my first concern. I spent 20 years frequenting the ports of the world with Uncle Sam's canoe club, and another 20 in oil fields. I can take care of myself. I just don't wish to have to. Nor do I want my DW up all night worrying about the coach or toad. I find several candidate CG's and research until I am confident in a choice. If I have to adjust driving distance I will.

I can only imagine the denizens of some CG's seeing a high dollar rig roll in with naïve owners. Talk about a target of opportunity.

Are there more campers than before, yes.
Are some of those honesty challenged, likely yes.
Are there CG's near dodgy areas of towns that get visits from employment avoiding pleasure seeking neighbors, likely yes as well.

Can all crime be avoided or prevented. NOPE.

Can you limit your exposure? YES.

Everyone's threshold for pain is different, know yours and plan accordingly.

 

[FL-JOE]

We (I) put a lot of effort into researching CG's to use in our routing. I know how long I want to drive, when I want to be at a destination, and calculate stops accordingly. Safety is my first concern. I spent 20 years frequenting the ports of the world with Uncle Sam's canoe club, and another 20 in oil fields. I can take care of myself. I just don't wish to have to. Nor do I want my DW up all night worrying about the coach or toad. I find several candidate CG's and research until I am confident in a choice. If I have to adjust driving distance I will.

X2 on the pre-planning and knowing exactly what type of campground you are getting ready to pay for.

 

[Germanrazor]

No but I do not leave anything like bikes nor portable grills unsecured. It is sad that this happens as we all know, most campers are great people. It is a sub-culture of its own. I would say most culprits just may be teenage kids over the adults. But one never knows…..that is an assumption on my part.