When you've just invested in a motorhome, its safety is probably the top priority, ahead of other priorities like redecorating and even planning your trip. So, before you leave on your trip, here is a selection of steps you can take to ensure your motorhome stays safe from crime while you are away and once you return home.
Take the keys with you
When traveling in an RV, make sure you don't leave your keys near the vehicle at any time. While it may be simple to leave them hanging from the engine or even on the roof, what seems like a quiet clearing can quickly become a crime hotspot due to tempted opportunists. Also, you should always be sure to keep your keys in a safe place on your person or in a bag and out of sight of anyone you meet.
Close windows and doors
Your motorhome may have the best locks in the world, but if you don't close your windows and doors, it's easy for criminals to gain access, even if you leave them only slightly ajar. Many families open their RV windows and doors to let in fresh air and cool their mobile home. However, before you leave your vehicle, you should always check to make sure you have closed and chained your doors and windows.
Choose remote locking systems
Even if you have installed basic locks on your doors and windows, you should also consider a remote locking system. This system allows you to verify that your vehicle is safe even if you are not nearby, and to open and close your doors no matter how far away you are from your vehicle. You'll never have to worry about the safety of your motorhome, and you'll never fail to lock it due to the distance between you and your vehicle. For more tips on motorhome safety, check out this Auto Finance blog post.
Use Motorhome Tracking Systems
One of the most revolutionary forms of security you can add to your vehicle is a tracking system. Tracking systems can allow you to find and track your motorhome in the event of a theft, allowing you to recover it as quickly as possible. Tracking systems are often linked to your cell phone and allow you to be alerted as soon as your vehicle is on the move. Plus, you won't have to spend hours trying to find the spot where you parked it.
Invest in a wheel lock
The most important element of motorhome safety before you go on a trip, however, is deterring criminals, and you can do this by installing visible safety equipment on your motorhome. For example, wheel tie-downs can keep your vehicle in one place until you return, whether it's forced or not.