Carb Cleaner wrote:
I keep a stretch of chain that I slipped into a bicycle inner tube so I don't scratch anything it's attached to. Two pad locks, one for each end, gives maximum locking flexibility.
Often, I find myself a little embarrassed while locking stuff up around a CG, showing my lack of trust/faith in my fellow campers, but I do it anyway. Then, I forget about it and relax.
You nailed it for me I go Rving to relax and not worry.
I leave my baggage fear, and worry at home.
I'm really of the mindset don't worry about it.
The entire RV is not very secure. the baggage compartments can be pried open,the door can be pried open. The very expensive 50 amp cord can be detached and stolen despite my hard wired surge suppressor. The front door of every RV'er away from home can be kicked in. Even with a deadbolt lock the jamb is less than an 1" thick.
I'm not worried about any of that stuff cause it's just stuff! I go RV'ing to relax and enjoy myself without worry, I'm certainly not going to worry about a lousy $250.00 surge suppressor that truly cannot be secured. Do we go to the trouble to make the device appear secure to deter thieves or to ease our own anxiety filled minds.
What ifs can cause a lot of worry.............if you let it.
Hang that thing on a post and forget about it.
If some jerk is desperate/stupid enough to steal it so be it. Free yourself of all those worries about silly replaceable material things.
Save your worries for things that matter and that cannot be replaced like loved ones.
It's OK to be aware of your surroundings and alert to trouble, but don't bring all of your baggage and worry with you to the CG. Ultimately it detracts from the camping experience.
