Storing camper on truck and storage lot security
Do you worry about storing your camper on the truck in a storage lot? What security steps would be ideal?
Forum Discussion
Without going into specifics of what I do to secure my vehicle, you should use a layered defense. Instead of relying on one hurdle that prevents theft, create many - These hurdles should include fueling, electrical and physical along with reducing visible temptation. Monitoring will not prevent theft nor will you always be able to respond to an incident quickly enough to abate any action but you may be able document enough that it will help with recovery. Tracking devices may help in recovery if law enforcement acts quickly and the device is not defeated - It does not take long to strip valuable items or destroy what cannot be taken. Light and sound alarms may bring attention and prevent theft but are typically activated by an event - If your vehicle is already breached, loose items will still most likely be stolen during the alarm.
My suggestion for storage yards is to look at what others are storing - If you have the nicest or most desirable unit in the lot, you will be targeted more often. The storage lot should have a pin pad with archived logs of access along with on site cameras that can replay video based on time events at the gate. Locations that have a manager living on site are less prone to thefts than those that are left unattended except during office hours. If you are willing to accept restricted access times, look for a storage lot that does NOT offer 24 hour access - It will be much easier to see when things out of place or someone does not belong if hours are limited.
BTW: One of the lots I used to use was also a local LEO training ground for their dog handlers. The additional police presence and knowledge that illegal drugs were not being stored on the premises aided in my choice of that facility.
My suggestion for storage yards is to look at what others are storing - If you have the nicest or most desirable unit in the lot, you will be targeted more often. The storage lot should have a pin pad with archived logs of access along with on site cameras that can replay video based on time events at the gate. Locations that have a manager living on site are less prone to thefts than those that are left unattended except during office hours. If you are willing to accept restricted access times, look for a storage lot that does NOT offer 24 hour access - It will be much easier to see when things out of place or someone does not belong if hours are limited.
BTW: One of the lots I used to use was also a local LEO training ground for their dog handlers. The additional police presence and knowledge that illegal drugs were not being stored on the premises aided in my choice of that facility.
