| I want to sell my RV, and I feel like it's important | | | | if you know, and know well how to use it. You'll |
| to give prospective buyers, especially those | | | | also need to know the laws of whatever state |
| who've never owned an RV before, as much | | | | you're in or will be traveling through. Shotguns are |
| information as possible. By this, I mean | | | | better than handguns, because it's easier to be |
| information about the RV itself, but I also mean | | | | accurate, and the sound of loading a round is very |
| information about the RV lifestyle. I wouldn't feel | | | | distinctive and might scare criminals away before |
| like a responsible RVer, otherwise. So I want to | | | | you have to fire. |
| talk a little bit about being safe out there in this | | | | Safer than Your House |
| big wild world. | | | | Statistically, though, RVs are safer than your |
| Safe Places to Camp | | | | house or apartment, less likely to be broken into. |
| If you're boondocking, camping without hook-ups | | | | There's only one door, and it opens out, so it's |
| always try to park in well-lit places. Rest stops | | | | harder to kick in. Criminals also tend to assume |
| and truck stops are allowable, but as far as | | | | that RVers carry guns, whether you do or not. |
| safety may not always be the best choices, | | | | An RV also typically contains less monetarily |
| unless there are other RVs there. This is because | | | | valuable possessions than a house might. You also |
| you're frequently parked between trucks with | | | | want to remember that robbers tend to look for |
| loud running motors, which provide ample cover | | | | easy targets. Dogs and security systems are |
| for crime. Wal-Mart parking lots are actually | | | | deterrents, because they pose complications. |
| better, because they're usually better lit. | | | | When you can, travel with others. There is safety |
| As far as RV parks go, use good judgment. | | | | in numbers. Barring that, camp where other RVs |
| Cooking meth in RVs has become somewhat | | | | are camping. However, don't advertise your |
| prevalent, and clearly you want to try to avoid | | | | name(s) among strangers. They could use this |
| places where that might be going on. Just look | | | | information later, pounding on your door in the |
| around, pay attention, and go with your gut. If it | | | | middle of the night, calling out your name and |
| looks shady, it probably is. When safety is at | | | | making you think it's someone you know. In that |
| stake, pay a little more and stay in a more | | | | vein, don't ever open the door in the middle of |
| reputable park. | | | | the night. Keep a cell phone, and call 911. If |
| Carrying Guns | | | | someone really needs help, the police can help. |
| Obviously, you only want to have a gun with you | | | | |