Contents Security in RV - Servicing/Repairs - At Home or On The Move
Vic said
09:17 AM Jul 14, 2011
Whenever I've put my caravan or campervan in for service or repair etc, i've always removed everything I can, including tools and personal valuable (eg; TV/Radio/Laptop etc).
My reasoning is that it is better to do that rather than have a dispute later about anything that is missing. Bearing in mind that sometimes RV's are left unlocked in yards/worshops when unattended.
This is not always possible when on the road full time or on the move on a trip away from home, so this would affect what you could or could not remove.
I just wonder what others do in this situation, either when at home or on the move etc and what you do bother or don't bother removing?
Cupie said
10:38 AM Jul 14, 2011
I recently put my poor old Patrol in for some panel work. Like you I cleaned out all of the 'pinchable' stuff like $200 multi knife, good tyre pressure gauge, LED torches et al.
These days the work is often sub contracted out to others so it would be hard to pin the blame for missing items on anyone.
I also reset the trip meter to zero.
No probs with the Van as I do all servicing myself .. but would strip it too if possible.
_wombat_ said
01:08 PM Jul 14, 2011
Always remove everything that is not bolted down from the 4x4, my mate owns the garage where we get our 4x4 fixed and he said empty out as much as you can.
milo said
02:54 PM Jul 14, 2011
we do the same too with the Tardis....
-- Edited by milo on Thursday 14th of July 2011 02:55:14 PM
Happywanderer said
03:22 PM Jul 14, 2011
Thanks for the warning. Will recheck to make sure nothing valuable left in places I've forgotten..
Cruising Granny said
04:33 PM Jul 14, 2011
I leave everything in the truck when I have it serviced. I take it to a private garage and that's where it stays. If it's there overnight I know it's locked up and locked in. When I had the wiring done for the signage and beacons I left my tools etc in it. The auto electrician's yard is all locked up and secure as well. The GPS stays home, the 2 way is fixed in, the fridge lives in the car these days. The camera also stays home. So far I've been good. Maybe I'm too trusting but I don't want to spend my life expecting to be ripped off, looking over my shoulder, and blaming everyone else for everything that happens to me. It's just not healthy. I'm not foolish, and I don' t believe I take unnecessary risks, but I reckon we can be too cautious and suspicious, and we don't need to add any more stresses to our day to day lives. I don't always lock the van when I go for a walk around the park, but sometimes I do. Depends on who's around and the time of day. I'm parked in a position which is under scrutiny most of the time, and not too exposed. Also, I don't display what I have. In Cairns they used the posters displaying the "Look, Lock, Leave" slogan. They have something similar here in SA. In this business it's best not to brag or show off about what you have, because someone else might get the idea they'd like to be able to brag about what you had, and what they now have.
Onedodger said
05:16 PM Jul 14, 2011
I do all the servicing on the tug and van.
Every now and then there are things I cannot do and when this happens I too take out as many pinchables (luv that word) I can.
Dodg
Ma said
05:24 PM Jul 14, 2011
Agree with your words CG.
Happywanderer said
05:32 PM Jul 14, 2011
Remember the days when we went out leaving the house unlocked with all the windows open. Then up town we left the car unlocked with windows opened. There are still towns where you can do that I've been told but not many. I've only taken out what I think I will need or can't replace. Have left chairs, tables, cooking equipment etc. in there. I am not that paranoid while Myrtle is at mechanics but do lock her up like Fort Knox in carpark here at home. Young kids are always breaking in to neighbouring cars, thankfully not mine.
_wombat_ said
06:44 PM Jul 14, 2011
HW quote: Remember the days when we went out leaving the house unlocked with all the windows open.
No I don't remember, I'm not as old a gubby
Happywanderer said
07:08 PM Jul 14, 2011
Oh yes you do wombat, you are older than me. I'm sure!!!
_wombat_ said
07:17 PM Jul 14, 2011
Schhhhoooo don't tell everbody, gubby thinks I am 34
Vic said
09:28 PM Jul 14, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
Schhhhoooo don't tell everbody, gubby thinks I am 34
Can't be.....Wombats only live to around 10-15 years but can vary.....
Now, regards your avatar, if I am on Playboy, then I assume their sales are going to hit rock bottom if I'm the centrefold......however, substitution of the body in the centrefold with say Brad Pitt or someone good looking with a six pack, plus iron out a few wrinkles, and just maybe someone will bother to open it.
Regards the topic, thanks for all the feedback folks, it's been very interesting, like to hear from a few more what they do too.
-- Edited by Vic on Thursday 14th of July 2011 09:43:19 PM
Gerty Dancer said
09:40 PM Jul 14, 2011
I'm security conscious and clean out almost everything from my car before service, but Mr D just drives his beloved Prado in with all its regular cargo of camping stuff, spares and tools. Hes never lost a thing!
When having work done on the caravan, I have left a fair bit of stuff in it, but remove the lap-top and anything else attractive and portable.
I'm also careful if leaving the caravan in a caravan park while we go out... all locked up, chairs and table still outside, but nothing on them. So far so good!
jonathan said
07:08 AM Jul 15, 2011
Hmmm ..
Please consider what you may write here ..
I wouldn't be comfortable to provide anything here
at all about my personal security !!
_wombat_ said
08:46 AM Jul 15, 2011
Hey Vic re your Av, that's a big big wombat
blaze said
08:52 AM Jul 15, 2011
Im with CG and other like minded people, The only time in my life that I have been ripped off was by a so called mate who got the key to the shed whilst I was at work and cleaned me out (lota dollars worth). I do all the normal things like lock the car and van (been known to forget) but have faith in human nature. Also think about the more secure something is the more likely that people will think there is something worth taking cheers blaze
Smokeydk said
09:01 AM Jul 15, 2011
I agree Jon........even pics posted in forums could be stolen......mine have
_wombat_ said
11:38 AM Jul 15, 2011
if you do not want your pics stolen do not put them on line ANYWHERE
Vic said
11:40 AM Jul 15, 2011
Smokeydk wrote:
I agree Jon........even pics posted in forums could be stolen......mine have
If your careful you can still make a reply in general, just don't be too explicit especially if your avatar contains a picture of your RV etc.
The main question was do your remove items for servicing/repairs, but just don't be too explicit in naming what you have.
eg; I remove anything of value but leave any general kitchen items etc.
-- Edited by Vic on Friday 15th of July 2011 11:41:12 AM
Cruising Granny said
11:12 PM Jul 15, 2011
I know of 2 towns in SA where you can walk away from your car leaving it unlocked some of the time. These towns have their ratbags, but because they are so small, located off the beaten track, everyone knows everyone. The summer months are very busy and then the locals lock up. Too small for me. I like to keep some anonymity. I don't like living in a goldfish bown. except here on GN. There are those who've met me, but to others I'm still a figment of their imagination. The reality is nothing like you'd imagine. It does not pay to be too trusting, but a little bit trusting is the healthy way to go.
Vic said
11:44 PM Jul 15, 2011
Cruising Granny wrote:
It does not pay to be too trusting, but a little bit trusting is the healthy way to go.
Well said Cruising Granny, that's it in a nutshell !
_wombat_ said
08:22 AM Jul 16, 2011
Like your new Av Vic, but I really do need the glasses
jack biggles said
08:50 AM Jul 16, 2011
Cupie wrote:
I also reset the trip meter to zero.
Not trying to split hairs cupie but re-setting the trip meter is about as useful as an ash tray on a motorcycle. I have seen that reset just prior to the end of a joy, woops I mean test drive.
Much better option would be to scribble down the overall odometer reading & the trip meter.
Vic said
09:31 AM Jul 16, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
Like your new Av Vic, but I really do need the glasses
Ok, well how about this one, we've been joined by FF on it.........Couldn't think who to name it, hope that is ok FF.....
_wombat_ said
10:12 AM Jul 16, 2011
I notice I'm the best looking wombat
Vic said
01:12 PM Jul 16, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
I notice I'm the best looking wombat
Hmmmm.......I thought FF looked better........I must be getting old, I've shrunk a bit!
_wombat_ said
01:24 PM Jul 16, 2011
They do say the older you get the shorter you get.
haven't seen gubby around lately
Vic said
02:34 PM Jul 16, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
They do say the older you get the shorter you get.
haven't seen gubby around lately
Tell me about it......I think you've scared him off !!
gubby said
08:00 AM Jul 17, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
Schhhhoooo don't tell everbody, gubby thinks I am 34
Sorry Wombat you misunderstood me, that's what I thought your IQ was...
Whenever I've put my caravan or campervan in for service or repair etc, i've always removed everything I can, including tools and personal valuable (eg; TV/Radio/Laptop etc).
My reasoning is that it is better to do that rather than have a dispute later about anything that is missing. Bearing in mind that sometimes RV's are left unlocked in yards/worshops when unattended.
This is not always possible when on the road full time or on the move on a trip away from home, so this would affect what you could or could not remove.
I just wonder what others do in this situation, either when at home or on the move etc and what you do bother or don't bother removing?
I recently put my poor old Patrol in for some panel work. Like you I cleaned out all of the 'pinchable' stuff like $200 multi knife, good tyre pressure gauge, LED torches et al.
These days the work is often sub contracted out to others so it would be hard to pin the blame for missing items on anyone.
I also reset the trip meter to zero.
No probs with the Van as I do all servicing myself .. but would strip it too if possible.
Always remove everything that is not bolted down from the 4x4, my mate owns the garage where we get our 4x4 fixed and he said empty out as much as you can.
we do the same too with the Tardis....
-- Edited by milo on Thursday 14th of July 2011 02:55:14 PM
When I had the wiring done for the signage and beacons I left my tools etc in it. The auto electrician's yard is all locked up and secure as well.
The GPS stays home, the 2 way is fixed in, the fridge lives in the car these days. The camera also stays home. So far I've been good.
Maybe I'm too trusting but I don't want to spend my life expecting to be ripped off, looking over my shoulder, and blaming everyone else for everything that happens to me.
It's just not healthy.
I'm not foolish, and I don' t believe I take unnecessary risks, but I reckon we can be too cautious and suspicious, and we don't need to add any more stresses to our day to day lives.
I don't always lock the van when I go for a walk around the park, but sometimes I do. Depends on who's around and the time of day.
I'm parked in a position which is under scrutiny most of the time, and not too exposed. Also, I don't display what I have.
In Cairns they used the posters displaying the "Look, Lock, Leave" slogan.
They have something similar here in SA.
In this business it's best not to brag or show off about what you have, because someone else might get the idea they'd like to be able to brag about what you had, and what they now have.
Every now and then there are things I cannot do and when this happens I too take out as many pinchables (luv that word
) I can.
Dodg
Agree with your words CG.
There are still towns where you can do that I've been told but not many.
I've only taken out what I think I will need or can't replace. Have left chairs, tables, cooking equipment etc. in there. I am not that paranoid while Myrtle is at mechanics but do lock her up like Fort Knox in carpark here at home. Young kids are always breaking in to neighbouring cars, thankfully not mine.
HW quote: Remember the days when we went out leaving the house unlocked with all the windows open.
No I don't remember, I'm not as old a gubby
Schhhhoooo don't tell everbody, gubby thinks I am 34
Can't be.....Wombats only live to around 10-15 years but can vary.....
Now, regards your avatar, if I am on Playboy, then I assume their sales are going to hit rock bottom if I'm the centrefold......however, substitution of the body in the centrefold with say Brad Pitt or someone good looking with a six pack, plus iron out a few wrinkles, and just maybe someone will bother to open it.
Regards the topic, thanks for all the feedback folks, it's been very interesting, like to hear from a few more what they do too.
-- Edited by Vic on Thursday 14th of July 2011 09:43:19 PM
When having work done on the caravan, I have left a fair bit of stuff in it, but remove the lap-top and anything else attractive and portable.
I'm also careful if leaving the caravan in a caravan park while we go out... all locked up, chairs and table still outside, but nothing on them. So far so good!
Hmmm ..
Please consider what you may write here ..
I wouldn't be comfortable to provide anything here
at all about my personal security !!
Hey Vic re your Av, that's a big big wombat
cheers
blaze
if you do not want your pics stolen do not put them on line ANYWHERE
If your careful you can still make a reply in general, just don't be too explicit especially if your avatar contains a picture of your RV etc.
The main question was do your remove items for servicing/repairs, but just don't be too explicit in naming what you have.
eg; I remove anything of value but leave any general kitchen items etc.
-- Edited by Vic on Friday 15th of July 2011 11:41:12 AM
These towns have their ratbags, but because they are so small, located off the beaten track, everyone knows everyone. The summer months are very busy and then the locals lock up.
Too small for me. I like to keep some anonymity. I don't like living in a goldfish bown. except here on GN. There are those who've met me, but to others I'm still a figment of their imagination. The reality is nothing like you'd imagine.
It does not pay to be too trusting, but a little bit trusting is the healthy way to go.
Well said Cruising Granny, that's it in a nutshell !
Like your new Av Vic, but I really do need the glasses
Not trying to split hairs cupie but re-setting the trip meter is about as useful as an ash tray on a motorcycle. I have seen that reset just prior to the end of a joy, woops I mean test drive.
Much better option would be to scribble down the overall odometer reading & the trip meter.
Ok, well how about this one, we've been joined by FF on it.........Couldn't think who to name it, hope that is ok FF.....
I notice I'm the best looking wombat
Hmmmm.......I thought FF looked better........I must be getting old, I've shrunk a bit!
They do say the older you get the shorter you get.
haven't seen gubby around lately
Tell me about it......I think you've scared him off !!
Sorry Wombat you misunderstood me, that's what I thought your IQ was...
Have been a bit busy but I'm still here...
