How to Prevent Travel Trailer Theft
A travel trailer is a significant investment and if you don’t put some work into protecting it, you might find yourself at a major loss. After all, camping vehicles can be easy targets for thieves. They can quickly drive away with your travel trailer and all the valuables left inside. Whether you are new to the camping lifestyle or are a seasoned traveler, you’ll want to follow our safety tips to prevent theft.
Park Smartly
Parking offers the first line of defense against thieves. Smart parking can make your travel trailer less visible to thieves, and it can also make it less accessible. For instance, one strategy is to use a trailer dolly to rotate your camper, so that the hitch is positioned away from the road. This will make it impossible for thieves to hook up the trailer to a tow vehicle for a quick getaway. Just make sure to secure the trailer dolly wheel in an inaccessible place so thieves can’t turn your rig back around and drive away with it.
Keep Your Valuables Out of Sight
Things like laptops, cell phones, TVs, tablets, money, purses, jewelry, and other valuables show a thief that they can immediately make money from your travel trailer. By hiding your valuables, you’ll remove their ability to know there’s something worth stealing. Consider locking smaller valuables in the glove box of your tow vehicle. If you have a larger camper, you might consider installing a safe or strongbox to keep your belongings safe.
Install a Security System
One of the most effective countermeasures against theft is a simple alarm system. Security systems can be quite affordable, and considering that you’ve invested thousands of dollars in your travel trailer, it will definitely be worth the cost. Some newer travel trailer security systems even connect to your smartphone. You can check the status of your camper from wherever you go, meaning you’ll have peace of mind if you choose to take a trip into town or leave your rig for an extended period. Another security option that’s available for travel trailers is a hitch lock. This lock slides over the hitch and makes it impossible for someone to connect their vehicle to your trailer.
We hope that these tips help you protect your camper from theft. If you’ve any questions or are searching for a travel trailer for your next adventure, visit White Sands RV in Summerdale, AL, to check out what we’ve got in stock. We proudly serve all those in Mobile, AL, and Pensacola, FL.