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CavemanCharlie
Nov 10, 2018Explorer III
Y-Guy wrote:
To me its a multipronged approach that is needed.
* A fence is a good idea, as it stops casual wandering.
* Lighting is a must, and motion sensing lights are bonus in addition other lighting. Something very bright, ideally all around the RV.
* You can buy drive-way motion sensors to that would trigger an inside alarm, mount them to capture motion around the RV.
* Video is helpful to see what's going if you are home but unless you get a good system the helpfulness when you're away is minimized.
* Insurance, get a good coverage and pay for it. If you want ask your agent to visit and see if what you've done gets any discounts.
Yes.
A fence with a gate will work as long as the gate is closed and locked to keep out curious people. I don't understand why you just can't put a gate on the fence to get your RV in and out of the storage area ?
Lighting is good, but if too much of it is on all the time people will just get used to it and ignore it. Motion sensor lighting and a alarm that sounds when people get to close will scare off most common thieves.
Video is OK so that you can check it and see that it's just your neighbor looking for his dog. Or,,, your neighbors kid that needs some discipline . But, in a actual theft by a professional it will not help the police much.
Insurance it good. But, be careful, insurgence companies will figure out a way to get out of paying you if they can. Find a agent that you trust and keep all of your insurance with him/her. I've had the same insurance man for 35 years. I have lunch with him once and awhile. I trust him to work with me and not against me.
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