As for your Personal Safety, while Boondocking, I have written another article on this subject, as well. There are many great suggestions from many here in this thread. The below links are just my suggestions, as well. Some I actually practice and some that I have seen or know others use themselves. How and what you do, to promote your own safety, is entirely up to you. I will just say this, statistically you are at a much great risk of an unlawful act against you and your property in a populated area than you would be in a boondocking location. So I would offer this additional article, for your opportunity to gain some perspective in the great outdoors.
Part 1 Clicky for Personal Safety for Truck Campers and other Boondocking RVsPart 2 Clicky for Personal Safety for Truck Campers and other Boondocking RVs