2012Coleman wrote:
gbopp wrote:
jplante4 wrote:
Well, my take-away from this post is to leave the rig unlocked and remove everything of value when in long term storage. That way they get nothing and don't damage the coach breaking in.
Unfortunately, you're probably right.
Not how I see it. Had friends who had their MH broken into while in storage. The guy was looking for a place to stay and he sure did make use of his temporary digs including the toilet. Then when that filled up, the bathtub. Imagine cleaning that up.
So just letting someone enter vs fixing a broken door may not be in your best interest.
So what makes you think that he would not have broken in to find himself a place to stay?
I go the no lock route at my storage yard. They have someone on site 24/7 but it is a large yard and could still be hit. I do not leave anything in the motorhome of any real value except the six batteries and those are not usually the target of the smash and grab guys. I have seen the prices of windows, front dooors, and bay doors and would rather give up a few items than go through the agony and time in trying to have trying to repair those things on the coach. I take the same approach on my remote hunting camp, if the bad guys want to get in the will get in.
As to the have to be locked for insurance, not in my policy, unauthorized entry is still theft.
