#2421458 - 06/19/11 03:40 PM
?? Leaving your campsite unattended
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Stovepipe
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I'm new to actually camping with a travel trailer, so I've been wondering about you more experienced campers with pop-ups and even large tent camps. What if you need to go back into civilization for a few hours or go
fishing for the day?
Do you have be concerned with theives getting into your stuff?
I've pulled into many a campsite and seen trailers with no inhabitants and have always wondered.
I'm planning a couple of weekend outings at LBL and plan on fishing and being gone away from the trailer. What are yall's experience?
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#2421468 - 06/19/11 04:12 PM
Re: ?? Leaving your campsite unattended
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DUCK37101
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I wouldn't trust anyone, anywhere, at anytime. That's just my .02
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#2421473 - 06/19/11 04:16 PM
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Swamphunter
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I have never had a problem at LBL. There just isn't any criminal element around there.
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#2421474 - 06/19/11 04:17 PM
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LA man
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we lock up most of the stuff we bring, we dont lock up the chairs
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#2421496 - 06/19/11 04:43 PM
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Wildcat
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I lock my camper and anything else but anybody can break in easy. Just don't leave any small high dollar items around the camp. Other than that I just leave my camp set up like it is and hope for the best.
I also stay in those pay campgrounds and stay where others can see my camp, that way it's kind of a neighborhood watch, everybody watching everybody's else camp.
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#2421511 - 06/19/11 05:19 PM
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elauwit
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i lock up things like stoves and lanterns. the rest i don't worry about.
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#2421532 - 06/19/11 05:47 PM
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Mag
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Been doing it for years and no problems. We often leave camp to go to the creek tubing but I will lock up valuables in the truck.I lock up the pop up door but if anyone really wanted in it wouldn't be too difficult.
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#2421538 - 06/19/11 05:59 PM
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Chaneylake
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there have been no locks on the doors at Chaney since 1989, basically no problems
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#2421576 - 06/19/11 06:57 PM
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44fanatic
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Been doing it for years and no problems. We often leave camp to go to the creek tubing but I will lock up valuables in the truck.I lock up the pop up door but if anyone really wanted in it wouldn't be too difficult.
Gotta laugh at this one...my granddaughter (2 at the time) latched (didnt use the lock) herself in our popup last year. Wife was getting concerned and a little stressed. I just pulled the velcro on the door and unlatched the door. Probably just gave away the secret on how to break into a popup...
As for locking things up, I lock the important things in the truck when we will be gone, stoves, lanterns, fishing stuff gets left outside. I try to get a feel for who is out there and make eye contact with them. Makes it easier for them to recognize your face and hopefully recognize someone who should not be there.
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not saying they are afraid of getting shot but that option is allways open lmao
