Let's do something unreasonable and be nice to each other all year!

In my opinion security issues are about the same as they have been in the past 20 years. You need to put valuables away at night or when you leave the RV. Chains and Cables are little deterrent to most thieves. Places like Quartzsite and events like fairs, swap meets, flea markets, or others where there are large groups of people do draw individual as well as gangs of thieves. So you need to be extra careful.That being said we have never had a problem when boondocking or in a RV Park, You do see posts where folks have had problems once in a while mostly stolen items, I can only remember a couple of post indicating the RV'ers were robbed at gun point. A few years ago the Gypsy Journal website owner faced a robber at gun point. You should be able to find the post he wrote about it on his website.

Hey thanks for the great response Bear. Actually while "general" threats of theft and the like will always be a concern in all walks of life, what I am more interested in are the changing powers of government & current political turmoil as regards to say the BLM, the EPA and the like?This may help to explain the posting title ie: "Watching too much news!" As a Doberman owner I'm confident in my general security.

I expect the main changes you will see in any public lands are lower staffing and less maintenance due to budget cuts. It's always a good idea to check in with the closest NFS district office if you are on NFS land. They can give you a good idea if there are any specific problems to be wary of.And you are better off not watching the news so much. Your day will be much more pleasant!

Funny how the very people pushing the fear are the same ones cutting budgets. Complaining about the problems they create themselves. I can say for sure that privatizing management of public campgrounds leads to reduced quality of service, but I don't think it's any less safe. I camp a lot and just haven't seen that. Some news networks are more like a reality TV show (which are anything but reality)than they are news. There's a half hour of news happening every day and 23 1/2 hrs of filler.

Thanks to Coolmom & Tonymull for great responses. One of my largest quandaries these days is too much time on my hands. I think this leads me to linger way too long on news sites so couldn't agree more about the predictable effect of that!Very glad to hear that our "lifestyle" is still intact and available to those of us with a hearty heart and a lust to find out what's just around the next bend in the road. For me, the distinction between my full timing experience last year and my current plan is a really good one. I lost my health and then my 40 year family home to Chase Bank and set off in my Lance realizing I would not have chosen that lifestyle had my life not fallen apart as it did. Now, I can "choose" to go RVing which I think should make a huge difference in most every way!

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rockhillmanor
Explorer
Dec 12, 2015
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Modigazzi_Trave
Explorer
Dec 10, 2015
Hello everyone, We are the Browns AKA (Modigazzi Travels) and are new to the full time lifestyle. We will be spending the holidays probably boondocking in chilly Ky. We are workamping for Amazon and are feeling like Amazombies. You can check us out at www.modigazzi.com, our youtube channel. I hope that everyone has a great holiday season.
Naio
Explorer II
Dec 04, 2015
It sounds like you are choosing news sources that have a vested interest in scaring their viewers. Fact is, the crime rate has gone down. Are they telling you that? Maybe look for more accurate news sources, ones that report good stuff too :).
Oldme
Explorer
Dec 04, 2015
Violence around you?
That depends on where you are.
Some areas are definitely not safe, while others have not gotten any worse than years ago.

It pays to be aware of your surroundings and know what to expect in unfamiliar
areas.
Lexicon7
Explorer
Dec 03, 2015
Thanks RGar that's good advice..
RGar974417
Explorer
Dec 03, 2015
Turning off the TV won't make you any safer.From recent incidents across the country,it's easy to see that the police can't protect us.There's alot of evil people out there. Make sure you stay in relatively safe areas like private or government campgrounds where you are around other people. Don't leave valuable things outside that can be stolen.In 40 plus years of camping,twice we had things stolen. Lock your doors,get a dog and arm yourself.If you don't feel comfortable in an area,leave.It's most likely you will never have a problem,but it's best to be prepared.
jmtandem
Explorer II
Dec 02, 2015
What will probably be of most concern will be such as happened yesterday at the park where I am currently parked....a homeless family who are enjoying a stay in a camper belonging to a religious disaster relief ministry RV parked across the road about a 100 feet away bring their three dogs over across the street to my lot and allow their dogs dump their businesses about 4-5 feet from my MH and leave it laying.

BEWARE: They walk among us...

Call it in. Tell them to send everything they can including the SWAT and Hazmat guys. And rush as fast as possible. A dog crapping on your site is truly a real crisis. Take pictures, document everything. Protect and cordon off the crime scene. Call the TV news guys to send out a camera crew. Yikes, and it is in your front yard. How unlucky!
BarbaraOK
Explorer
Dec 01, 2015
PastorCharlie wrote:
What will probably be of most concern will be such as happened yesterday at the park where I am currently parked....a homeless family who are enjoying a stay in a camper belonging to a religious disaster relief ministry RV parked across the road about a 100 feet away bring their three dogs over across the street to my lot and allow their dogs dump their businesses about 4-5 feet from my MH and leave it laying.

BEWARE: They walk among us...

Your compassion for your fellow man came through loud and clear. Why not grab a few bags, go out and hand the bags to them and say "I see you didn't have bags with you". Smile and wish them a good day.
Lexicon7
Explorer
Dec 01, 2015
Yikes... Poop boms!
mockturtle
Explorer II
Dec 01, 2015
PastorCharlie wrote:
What will probably be of most concern will be such as happened yesterday at the park where I am currently parked....a homeless family who are enjoying a stay in a camper belonging to a religious disaster relief ministry RV parked across the road about a 100 feet away bring their three dogs over across the street to my lot and allow their dogs dump their businesses about 4-5 feet from my MH and leave it laying.

BEWARE: They walk among us...
I hope you asked them to clean it up. That's what I do. They always apologize profusely. :R