Forum Discussion

Explorer

Mar 28, 2021

Leave TT Unhitched?

I've never had the opportunity to camp (boondock) on BLM land. We have an upcoming trip to Utah, and will be interested in doing some BLM camping. My question is for those who RV in travel trailers or 5th wheels. Is it safe to unhitch and leave the rig while you go exploring the area? I'm not talking about just hiking around in the area you're camped in, but actually leaving in your tow vehicle and driving around. With no established campground and no one keeping an eye on things, do other people respect your stuff?

Thanks in advance,

-Speak

Boondocking

Dry Camping

Public Lands

Lwiddis
Explorer II
Mar 28, 2021
Seriously, I feel safer boondocking than I do in any campground...me, truck, TT and stuff.
agesilaus
Explorer III
Mar 28, 2021
JUst do not camp close to a large city. We follow that rule as much as possible and in over 40 years of camping have never had a crime problem. Every stolen RV report I've seen has been off a dealer's lot. But a ball lock can't hurt.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Mar 28, 2021
I unhitch and go. So far, no problems. In addition to a hitch lock, I padlock the safety chains to the tongue. Others also cable lock one side of the TT’s wheels.
larry_cad
Explorer II
Mar 28, 2021

Inexpensive insurance and they really work
WNYBob
Explorer
Mar 28, 2021
Get a hitch lock!

I use an old hitch ball with the bolt cut off and a padlock on the locking tab.

Nothing is theft proof but it will slow them down.
IDman
Explorer
Mar 28, 2021
Yes, people will 'respect' your stuff.....and then take it! You don't have to worry about the honest folks, just the others.