Ep. 105: Boondocking Security | RV camping tips tricks how-to

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Those who have followed our channel Grand Adventure for a while already know that we'd much rather boondock than camp in a campground or RV park. But we're often asked by folks who may be new to boondocking, about whether or not we're concerned for our security camping alone out in the wilds. We're here to explain why we're not concerned at all, and with only a very few precautions we've never had our security threatened, or had any of our gear walk away on its own.
Be sure to share your own thoughts on your own boondocking security, and the precautions that you take, in the comments section below this video!
Filmed: June 8, 2019 in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southwestern Utah.
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@Racnmasn 5 жыл бұрын

It’s weird when I’d tent camp I was never scared of buglers or theft just bears but when I was in a trailer I was scared of buglers and thieves! By the way I think this is the most you talked in your videos which I throughly enjoy! Please talk, discuss, narrate or just give us a little more of your personal lives while your adventuring. 🙏👍 And, remember life is adventure! Hehe ✌🏼

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mason! We try to keep most of our videos about the destination rather about us -- the destinations are far more interesting.

@thomasdarby6084 5 жыл бұрын

Are the Buglers playing "Taps" or "Reveille?"

@spellmadam2947 5 жыл бұрын

@@GrandAdventure We are out now with our trailer for several days. I had hubby check the outdoor cabinet keys. The keys are marked G33x G34x . We have a Blackstone Outdoors Manufacturing Trailer. I wonder if those are part of universal key system.

@clarktferrill 5 жыл бұрын

@@thomasdarby6084 taps if I have my way!!

@robertschulke1596 2 жыл бұрын

I can handle “Taps” at bedtime as it is very relaxing. “Reveille” in the morning is great, too, as it is invigorating. Do please spare us from the “Cavalry Charge”. It tends to put my blood pressure over the top.

@OhMySack 2 жыл бұрын

My 90 year old Grandma had her CCW Permit and always carried an S&W 500 Revolver. I thought that was absolute insanity so I asked her one day, "Granny, what is it that you are afraid of that you carry such a behemoth of a weapon?" Her reply? "Not a GAWDAM THING!" LOL! 🤣

@GrandAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

She sounds like a real pistol. (Pun fully intended.)

@curtislong1987 3 ай бұрын

Not true, everyone tells a very similar made up tale. Funny, be BS

@johnmills837 5 жыл бұрын

If you leave do not leave your weapon. Take it with you always.

@chiefonelung3416 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Lots of good information. I have been camping and boondocking for quite a few years. I am now 70 years old and still go boondocking totally alone. Being single with two small dogs I have never really been frightened or worried in the places I camp. I don't like campgrounds with lots of people anyway. Since I do travel and Boondock alone, I always do put out two chairs and leave a couple pair of boots sitting outside the door if I go for a hike or walk away from the camper. I wear a size 12 and I bought a size 18 at a thrift store. At least that makes it look like a hell of a big dude is camping there.

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

😅

@bettiesnyder8393 5 жыл бұрын

The large boots outside the door is a good idea! I’ve not heard that one before. Another idea I liked was an extra large dog bowl & dog chain left outside. Make a possible intruder think twice before bothering you!

@7CFlo 11 ай бұрын

Or leave a book outside, "How to Take Your Pet Tiger Boondocking"

@LinusWilson 3 жыл бұрын

I have boondocked as much as I spent time in RV parks. I have had scary neighbors at RV parks and once at a small boondock location. A older tattooed toothless tent camper with no transportation started talking about how he thought the world was about to end and guys like me disappear on camping trips. I tried to cheer him up and see the more positive side of things, but I left that camp site an hour later. Perhaps he was just acting mentally unstable to have the camp to himself but I did not want to test the hypothesis.

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

There are fringe elements of our society everywhere, Linus, as you have pointed out. Yeah, we probably would've left too, but that's the beauty of RV living.

@northerniltree 5 жыл бұрын

You have a vicious big dog. I only have a parakeet. But, I trained it to say "Help! Police!". It's good to have a wing man.

@DannyB-cs9vx 5 жыл бұрын

Train it to say Sig em rex.

@CryMeARiver63 5 жыл бұрын

@@GrandAdventure I have one of those dogs ...🤣🤣

@jeanniewinters847 5 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 That's a 5 harhar!!

@justwannasay5454 5 жыл бұрын

How cute.

@thomfisher1100 2 жыл бұрын

Hilarious! Cause of death: "killer parakeet"!

@trumptorianguard4617 Жыл бұрын

Situational awareness is key to personal safety. Demographics and culture are rapidly changing in America. When I grew up we left windows open, bicycles unlocked and didn’t think twice about leaving things out when camping … but since Fundamental Change in America … defunding police, no borders, early release, and DA’s who won’t prosecute … things have really changed. I don’t “worry” when out camping but I sure do maintain a good awareness and sense of my surroundings, and I would advise other to do the same. Having a firearm and being competent in it use goes without saying. PEACE🇺🇸👍

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

Well said, situational awareness is key to personal safety and so many other things in life.

@bobabooie6389 4 ай бұрын

👍🇺🇲

@prostudentdriver9347 5 жыл бұрын

There was a young girl taken out of a tent near three forks Mt. a local nut job saw the family and came by at night to the tent where the kids were sleeping and cut the back of the tent, Taking the little girl. She was never seen alive again. Don't live in fear but make security a part of your life. Don't be naive.

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Can't dispute that last statement one bit. But the tent/camping part of that story is somewhat irrelevant as it could just as easily (and as infrequently) happen from a sticks and bricks home - witness the Elizabeth Smart case as exhibit A.

@bigsilverbear4187 5 жыл бұрын

I wonder if the combo to his basement lock is 751. LOL! LOL!

@EarthToneLoGear 5 жыл бұрын

654

@tomjeffersonwasright2288 5 жыл бұрын

If you aren't sure a $15 tool called a decoder will get you through that lock in less than 2 minutes.

@daviddionne8296 5 жыл бұрын

@@tomjeffersonwasright2288 crow bar... 3 seconds.

@MrTommy001 5 жыл бұрын

As stated early in the video Ural Rider, this stuff keeps the casual 'grabber' from grabbing your stuff as he/she passes by. It's not intended to be Fort Knox.

@BladeRunner-td8be 4 жыл бұрын

There's an old saying, "Believe half of what you see and none of what you hear" Still my intuition tells me this guy knows what he's talking about.

@GrandAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John.

@RedQueensJubileeClub 2 ай бұрын

When we were younger and our daughter was a child we camped in a tent with a screen house for our kitchen, table, coolers, lawn chairs unless we had a fire. No one bothered anything and we didn’t bother anyone else’s stuff. I was a Girl Scout volunteer for 23 years. I took kids and various and sundry moms camping all around the country. My husband was in the Navy so I used to say home is where I hang my drapes. I should have said… Home is where I pitch my tent…. Anyway in all that time and in all those places it was in my own backyard that the scariest thing happened. A man tried climbing over my fence during an overnight practice camp and my little dog jumped up, but him on the shoulder, and knocked him down. I don’t think he was interested in the kids. I think he was taking a shortcut. Regardless, I didn’t want him there and the dog didn’t either.

@GrandAdventure 2 ай бұрын

Now that's a good dog! 🐕

@babbalouie3166 4 жыл бұрын

Though not inexpensive still the best, most advanced security system is a dog(s). We have had two incidents boondocking. Not to ring any alarm bells, but it can and does happen. In both instances a few barks from our 90 pound white lab was enough to convince the perps to move along empty handed. Safe travels to all.

@aaronchandler2380 2 жыл бұрын

Leaving your comfort zone is one of the attractions of boondocking. Having said that I know enough about being in the wilderness that things can turn bad quickly and without the security of 911 you need to be prepared. Medical help mechanical help etc.

@GrandAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, Aaron. Boondocking is all about obtaining and maintaining resources. In addition to water, food, electricity, etc. that includes the ability to summon assistance if needed.

@alanjohnson2853 2 жыл бұрын

As you should anywhere, awareness of your surroundings is key.

@GrandAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@waynehead7271 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Solid info on the basement/undersole locks. As the son of a locksmith, I did not know that. As a person who is shopping for an RV, I greatly appreciate it.

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Wayne!

@spellmadam2947 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the combo lock tip. Had no idea! Couldn't agree more about the Boondocking experience. Hands down preference over a crowded noisy campground.

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Spell Madam! We certainly agree. I wonder how many folks realize that we all have that exact same lock and key?

@friendsOfFernandoFernandez 5 жыл бұрын

great advice ! I follow these same principles and haven't had any issues (in years of tent camping and 2 years of trailer camping). Like you I feel much safer when there is nobody around ! thanks for the awesome videos !

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for lending your feedback, Matt!

@tomaustin4526 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark 👍😎🚌 yes it is very helpful and this topic was on my mind recently because I just purchased a Skoolie to boondock and rv park both. I’ll try to stop worrying about it. No lock is 100% anyway n I’ve got full coverage insurance if something walks away under it’s on power. I park it at home and that may be my riskiest location and not while camping ⛺️ thanks for sharing and safe travels 👍😎🚌😊 always enjoy and appreciate your videos 😊

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom! I think that the point we were trying to impart here is just don't overthink it -- take reasonable precautions, then just deal with it. Seriously, in over 30 years nothing has ever disappeared from camp, although I do get concerned with things parked at home.

@rollinwiththerochez1736 5 жыл бұрын

Sooo looking forward to this Marc. We are leaving on Monday July 1st for 4 months of RV travel out west from Florida and planning on boondocking as much as possible. This was a big concern of ours and trying to plan on security and preventive measures to mitigate any issues. Can't wait to watch your video. Thanks bro!

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Hope we can help to alleviate your concerns.

@MrTommy001 5 жыл бұрын

We boondock 95% of the time - and have never had any incidents. This is during 20+ years of camping. We've had to make a couple 'emergency RV park stays' and you're right - there's more to be uh-scared of in those places. Just sayin'.

@jodyseaman1885 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, makes me feel better getting your advise about boondocking.

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

In our opinion fools freak out over nothing. Go out and enjoy!

@rosshulke6731 3 жыл бұрын

Very refreshing to hear a reasonable voice. So many people these days are afraid of everything and will take absolutely no risk whatsoever. There are a lot of very good RV channels on KZfaq but yours is one of my favorites!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ross! We agree completely. Without (reasonable) risk there is no reward.

@JillSky1976 2 жыл бұрын

I am loving your videos! Just moved to Utah & my family just bought our first camper trailer & we are so excited to take our first adventure. You have some great tips! Thanks again.

@GrandAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Jill! Welcome to Utah, welcome to RVing, and welcome to Grand Adventure. We're thrilled to have you.

@FeldwebelWolfenstool 5 жыл бұрын

...locks keep honest people honest...

@spudbono5747 5 жыл бұрын

I make a habit of letting the forest service guys know where I am, and I give them cookies when they come by. It's a cheap way to hire security because they tend to come around every day once they know the drill.

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Too funny, but it sure must work!

@babbalouie3166 4 жыл бұрын

Spud Bono that is absolutely brilliant. Will add that to my list of "must do things" when camping.

@markgigiel2722 4 жыл бұрын

Don't give away the infused cookies. They'll never leave.

@dzymslizzy3641 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly what my dad used to say many years ago when we were tent campers. He wouldn't go to any of the "local" campgrounds that were popular, claiming that they were "too close to the hoodlum element." We always traveled farther afield to the national parks and never once had a problem at any of them. Thumbs up and subscribed as part of my homework preparatory to getting a rig of my own. ;-)

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thrilled to have you along, thank you!

@SkypowerwithKarl 4 жыл бұрын

I hope it never happens to you but sooner or later...... I use to love to go motor over to a private island on the weekends. The winter was my favorite because no ones around, just animals. I put out remote motion detectors to wake me up so I can watch the critters. One night 2am the two legged kind showed. It’s amazing when you have one of the most powerful flashlights made can cause someone to think again and retreat when you have temporary removed their primary sense.

@josieharrison839 4 жыл бұрын

Your video gave me reassurance

@stanjones2126 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for not adding to the paranoia. I have hiked in the wilderness for years and have never ran into any threatening people here in Canada.

@GrandAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

We agree, thanks for adding your perspective.

@martinwalsh4820 2 жыл бұрын

Three years back some unlucky campers got capped on the Alaska Hiway in BC so evil is everwhere just have to be prepared.Be prepared to do what ever it takes or stay home simple as that ,you may not be successfull against a threat ,75 percent of the battle is being prepared.

@josieharrison839 4 жыл бұрын

I feel much safer knowing that my worry about safety doesn't make since. Thank you for this video and your calm demeanor🤗

@GrandAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Very happy to hear that, Josie! Glad that we could help.

@ShortShortTrailer 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video! We agree, boondocking is often better than a campground!

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@anessasmom 5 жыл бұрын

Hello!!! I’m Glad to have my better half JUST SOME MEDIC show me this video it’s absolutely helpful and informative... Keep up the great work sir

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mama-Nurse, and Just Some Medic!

@robertschulke1596 2 жыл бұрын

Always keep your personal “radar” on. Be aware of your situation every place you go. If it doesn’t seem right, leave.

@GrandAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Always good advice coming no matter what you're doing.

@petejoy6328 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your content! Not to chatty and very informative and to the point! I also subscribed, and looking forward to your videos! Thanks so much

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pete! We're very happy that you found us, and we look forward to having you along.

@susieodell2637 5 жыл бұрын

You make a great point that people looking to steal stuff aren’t gonna go driving deep into forests or deserts or wherever to get our stuff. That actually put my mind at ease. Well that and my hubs with the 9.

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Rest easy, Susan, we've truly never had an issue in 30 years of backpacking, car camping and RVing. Thanks for adding your perspective!

@rambling_rob7035 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, that was a quick one. I also use a hitch lock. Peace of mind is worth it.

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

There are ways around them, even videos on how to defeat the common ones. But they're an effective deterrent. If someone is bent on stealing something, they'll move on to an easier mark. And we promise you a longer video next week!

@MrRMB1 4 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. Love these vids! You've got a new 'Grand Adventurer'! Thanks for taking the time to put these together sir

@GrandAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

We're so very happy to have you here, Ron - thank you!

@apollion888 5 жыл бұрын

as a newbie I needed to see this, thanks! Liked and subscribed

@scenicdriveways6708 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video Marc , thanks for sharing. Having good insurance helps too.

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

True that.

@TravelSmallLiveBig 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent points! When we leave our site we put our portable solar panels inside and maybe our propane fire pit inside as well. Never a problem yet!

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for adding your own practices to the comments!

@montybarbee8128 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I liked this one a lot. I’m fixing to start a nomadic lifestyle myself and I feel the same way about this. Thanks

@GrandAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Monty, and best wishes for the transition to fulltime travel!

@sean808080 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome tip on the combination locks. Going to check them out now. Love your channel!

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sean!

@mikestevens2053 2 ай бұрын

I agree that unfounded paranoia doesn't make sense, and will actually detract from the nature experience. That said, I also believe there are a few simple measures one can (and should) take to increase personal safety and security. Most involve making your person and your camp relatively unappealing to thieves and predators. Some involve life safety and the ability to communicate in case of emergency. Out in the boonies, nobody is coming to your rescue anytime soon.

@GrandAdventure 2 ай бұрын

An excellent (and in our opinion, appropriate) perspective, Mike.

@Mike-ew9zn 2 ай бұрын

Times have changed in a big way!

@GrandAdventure 2 ай бұрын

Meh... Not really, at least in our opinion. We still have yet to ever have an issue.

@olf777f 5 жыл бұрын

Love the key fact

@user-zk3og4zt3o 11 ай бұрын

Solid advice. Loosen up and live a little! Having been a solo hiker for many decades, I have experienced a few anxious moments due to animals with two legs and a pair of thumbs. But, I have yet to hear of any mass shootings off the beaten path.

@TumbleweedRvLife 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you!

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

And thank you for your kind comment!

@michellekoonce3191 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the alternatate lock,. love the keyless entry!! will be shopping !! thanks and happy trails !! Florida

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and happy trails to you as well, Michelle!

@gerardhoward5321 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome informative...thank you

@BecauseYourFish 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice. Happy thanksgiving! Take care!

@GrandAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you too, and here's hoping that you had a wonderful holiday.

@IronMountainDefense 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Thank you.

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jimbuckley4986 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, subscribed. Personal protection, depending on your location, skills and comfort zone, I tend to carry a good bear spray for just in case moments. Beyond that if a person plans on doing us harm, they will be ready before I will. Have had a couple of times with drive up tweakers but because we were a group they moved on.

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Most of it is just common sense, but we definitely feel more secure camping out there alone than we do in more populated locales. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Jim!

@WILDEBILL308 5 жыл бұрын

Good video and good advise on changing the locks.

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it William!

@larryparson9609 3 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏼 be prepared for anything happy Trails

@GrandAdventure 3 ай бұрын

Same to you and yours, Larry.

@robertphillips4155 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message and the lock tip. I knew it but have not taken action. Looked it up now.

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Happy to help, Robert, and thanks for watching!

@georgewashington938 5 жыл бұрын

I just got back from a two week boondocking trip. Most of the places I camped were in places that nobody knew I was there. So if a criminal / physcopath was after me, she could not have found me.

@michaelsteffen4887 3 жыл бұрын

"She" LOL

@LisaLightning 3 ай бұрын

We’re planning to get a trailer and truck and the only reason I would worry about it more than when I camped in a tent is that all of our stuff will be in it. And a trailer is worth a lot more money than a tent.

@GrandAdventure 3 ай бұрын

We understand that, Lisa, especially as we're now full timers where our trailer is our home. But here we are several years later and we've still never personally experienced a problem. We firmly believe that the perception is far worse than the reality.

@selbyjones1840 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks great info....

@Jim-xz1ew 8 ай бұрын

This was made four years ago. And things have changed. We never thought much about crime in our RV. Then we started hearing from other campers here and there that crime is getting really bad even in RV parks. Not so much state or national parks. Boon docking is a different story now days. You have to keep you eye open. Many reports of people having problems with theft. If you're not a gun person there is aways bear spray or other pepper hand guns that are really good for protection and non lethal. It's not the many times when nothing happens. It's all about that one time when something bad happens.

@GrandAdventure 8 ай бұрын

And that's true anywhere, Jim, whether boondocking or in your own home. Still, we're seldom concerned while boondocking, more so in an RV park -- even after our boondocking neighbors were murdered in Texas a few years back. Bad things can happen anywhere.

@omavicmcmurray2893 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@williamkeil8414 5 жыл бұрын

Good video, so true

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you as always, William!

@AdventureEndeavor 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Its important to be safe!

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Hundert1 5 жыл бұрын

Great to hear you've never encountered any crime or lunatics. We certainly don't need crime, and with the efforts of strick, hard working rangers, police, skilled use of media and regular good people, anyone even thinking of committing just won't happen. I know what you mean about feeling less secure when surrounded by other campers at campgrounds. Anyone can pass through and just grab anything from anyone. No one knows what's going on at the populated campgrounds. Maybe even some of the staff have a crime strategy / scheme set up. God Bless, ENJOY!

@journey2fifty 5 жыл бұрын

I didn’t even know they made combination locks for the RV basement doors, thank you!

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome!

@rogerpaul6835 5 жыл бұрын

True freedom great video

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Roger!

@danaharlan12 5 жыл бұрын

good council< I agree with you on security.

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dana!

@johnarmstead1094 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, John!

@76006linda 4 жыл бұрын

Just on the news couple of weeks ago, a couple was attacked in their camper. The woman ran and got away but the young man was killed in the trailer for no apparent reason. Horrible. They were still searching for the murderer last I heard, no update. Making certain to lock door is always good.

@michaelsteffen4887 3 жыл бұрын

Might have been a bad meth deal gone wrong-just sayin

@thomv2118 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for great & useful info!

@GrandAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching!

@therealvinnyb690 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video!

@GrandAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Vinny!

@bostonblueguy 5 жыл бұрын

Combo lock, never seen that! Thanks for sharing!

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

And thanks for watching! They're really pretty nifty.

@kellykelly7747 5 жыл бұрын

Good tip about the lock!

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kelly^2!

@davidjensen2411 4 жыл бұрын

In Australia, the safest places to camp are the *Showgrounds* ... For half the cost of a Caravan Park, you get similar facilities; double the room; and none of the troublemakers!

@sim-sam 5 жыл бұрын

Only security thing we look, when boondocking: Underground stable? River nearby? Floody season? For all else: standard security is way more than needed. thx 4 ur vlog.

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and adding your thoughts!

@robeverich4321 5 жыл бұрын

Have been Boondocking from Newfoundland to Baja Mexico for 9 years ( on the road for 6 mo. a year). Like you, never had a problem. For security we have a “Beware Of Dog” sticker on the door ( we have a cat). Often we are so far off the grid that locking the door to the RV would seem absurd, so we don’t bother. Hope folks watch your video and read the comments. Thanks for your message.

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

LOL! Time to back up that sticker with another 4 legs!

@gaylefadden-keffer2349 5 жыл бұрын

thnx...good info!!!

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

You've very welcome, and thank you, Gayle!

@Florida_Man_Robb 5 жыл бұрын

I feel most people think the crazy person is in the RV. If I were a thief the last thing I’d want to do is walk up to an RV that you can’t tell whether it is occupied or not and have no clue who might come outside for you. I agree, RV parks are more of a risk, especially since people can watch your habits and they see when you pack up and leave for the day.

@dennisbrown4524 5 жыл бұрын

That's why your not a theift. You got it all backwards.

@V0YAG3R 3 жыл бұрын

dennis brown Yeah, all those thieves in the woods, jungles, deserts, artic and swamps are making a great living, great career choice. NAILED IT! 👌🏻

@stevenspirito5672 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good way to get shot huh

@upperechelon3456 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. People have watched to much Deliverance or Southern Comfort. Subscribed, liked and hit notification bell.

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

😅

@muzerhythm2242 5 жыл бұрын

Was thinking same!😂😂

@BlueCollarDIY 5 жыл бұрын

LOL...I had almost forgotten about Southern Comfort...thanks for bringing refreshing that in my memory bank! :)

@gringo3009 5 жыл бұрын

Cool little combo locks. Thanks for the tip.

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@AlaskaErik 5 жыл бұрын

Another option is barrel key locks from ch751.com.

@catherineandoliver8151 5 жыл бұрын

New subscriber!!! Thank you for this video. I prefer free over pay anytime and all the time!!!

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for coming along!

@madcratebuilder 5 жыл бұрын

Boondocking is a new term for me but it's the only way I've ever camped, I thought that was the whole point about camping. Great video, enjoyed the common sense. Sub'd

@inmyopinion6836 3 жыл бұрын

Great advise ! Heck , all bad guys know we duct tape 44 Mag Derringers into our palms before we bed down .

@trbowlin 5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. I feel much safer out in the boondocks vs. In developed campgrounds. Never had anything walk away in the sticks

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Hey stranger, thanks for adding your perspective!

@trbowlin 5 жыл бұрын

@@GrandAdventure Lurking...just lurking out here :-)

@zamfully 2 жыл бұрын

Best personal safety is a good dog

@GrandAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

We've got a great dog, but once she's done barking she only wants the criminal to throw a tennis ball. 😄

@KarenErickson-lf3lm 2 күн бұрын

Per you video, I’ll have to get back hwre

@gavinstreetie1473 5 жыл бұрын

I think in the past I’ve noted about your boondocking and security but could not agree more with what you are saying and it also demonstrates hows safe the US really is , and I feel the same less people more secure , I’m not of the stats but here in the uk when towing or on a site security or even stopping at service stations can be a security issue which is so sad as always great film thanks G&Z

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, even stopping for gas? Over here I typically don't even look over my shoulder while pumping gas unless I'm in a really horrible neighborhood. What in the world is their technique over there for pulling something off at a gas station?

@dwaynejones1555 5 жыл бұрын

Nice & informative video

@jenniferandrew3373 5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I'm more concerned about stuff disappearing in established campgrounds than out on a dirt road somewhere.

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for lending your thoughts, Jennifer!

@jessieveal2417 10 ай бұрын

😮😮

@RVingwithLuck 5 ай бұрын

Exactly what I think about boondocking. Been full time over 2 years.

@GrandAdventure 5 ай бұрын

Yep! We've never had anything disappear yet, after decades backpacking and car camping, and long-timing and full-timing with an RV for the past 7 years.

@Riker-ER 5 жыл бұрын

thanks! good info! 👍

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@littlefarmer32 5 жыл бұрын

We go back road camping all year round, the rooftop tent, annex, secure our important stuff from bears, cougars, wolves, and other critters around. Other stuff we secure with steel cables, and hardened licks. Good times offroad

@GrandAdventure 5 жыл бұрын

Yep -- our same thoughts exactly.

@twright3802 5 жыл бұрын

I keep my cane corso with me. I also carry .40 reasons from Mr. Smith and Mr. Wesson that people are typically concerned with that keeps me safe.

@HerSoulVacation 2 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up! Getting those combi cam!

@GrandAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

They're great little upgrades, HSV. Thanks for watching!

@Inkdraft 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. I think the only time boondocking security may become a little iffy is when there is a major event such as a grid down, or a large-scale natural disaster. Then unprepared people will quickly become desperate and may begin to roam looking for easy pickings. Other than that, it seems like a little common sense, a general awareness of your surroundings, and a little forethought in regards to how you would handle a particular situation (‘’How would I manage a ______situation?’’) would be all that’s needed to insure your general well-being.