Theft - R-pod Owners Forum

We have never had anything stolen while camping. I leave my fishing cart, rods, tackle box, bikes, grill, and all kinds of thing out at our site and have never had a problem.

Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

We had a spare tire cover go missing at a lunch stop. I believe the thief wanted the spare tire, and found the cable lock (to the bumper) daunting. 'Course, could be they just wanted a spare tire cover. Still, I changed all my cylinder locks and keep everything locked down. Y'never know when a Hobbit will take a shine to your bit of kit! Big smile

Best regards, Jim
2015-RP178
TV 2015 Audi Q7 TDI and 2017 Ford F150
At home in "Our Pod"

Thanks everyone, I think I will lower my ThreatCon a bit. I still keep things totally locked down during transport.

MDPaddlersPod
2017 RPod 179
2002 Silverado1500

To me it's a matter of not creating irresistible temptations for others. Stuff that is not especially valuable or easily sold, and/or awkward or inconvenient to cart away, I don't worry so much about. So most low value camping stuff, our little barbecue grill, and such, I leave unlocked. If someone walks off with it, it's no big loss. On the other hand, for things like my house batteries and propane tank I have them protected with a chain and padlocks to make it a little more inconvenient for the snatch and grab thief. The spare propane tank and my 2 five gallon fuel cans I keep locked in the camper shell of my truck.

The overwhelming majority of people who camp in campgrounds are honest folks and theft is generally not a problem. On the other hand, as we descend into a world of opioid and methamphetamine addictions, especially in rural areas, theft is going to be an ever increasing issue.

I recently was talking with my daughter, who is an official with the Girl Scouts. They had to close a summer camp last year because there were so many crackheads and opium fiends wandering through the camp at all hours, day and night. And this was in a mountain resort area, far from urban centers. I have to confess, I was shocked to hear that in this relatively remote area there were so many drug addicts.

Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney
Sonoma 167RB
Our Pod 172
2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

We have never had an issue or real concern. Some of that we attribute to Henry, our ever vigilant guard cat!

2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6
Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!

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MDPaddlersPod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Jul 2016 Location: Maryland Online Status: Offline Posts: 135	Topic: Theft Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 12:39pm
	I really want to ask the group a question about campground security. I go to painful lengths to lock up everything, including the grill. Am I just being paranoid or, have any of you guys had anything stolen while camping...thanks in advance....
	MDPaddlersPod 2017 RPod 179 2002 Silverado1500

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4517	Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 1:57pm
	We have never had anything stolen while camping. I leave my fishing cart, rods, tackle box, bikes, grill, and all kinds of thing out at our site and have never had a problem.
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

Bugout Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 Jan 2017 Location: S caroline Online Status: Offline Posts: 117	Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 2:10pm
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	Jk Aiken South Carolina 2016 178 Toyota Tundra 2017 4.6

Q7-retired Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Dec 2014 Location: Pittsboro, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 100	Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 2:21pm
	We had a spare tire cover go missing at a lunch stop. I believe the thief wanted the spare tire, and found the cable lock (to the bumper) daunting. 'Course, could be they just wanted a spare tire cover. Still, I changed all my cylinder locks and keep everything locked down. Y'never know when a Hobbit will take a shine to your bit of kit!
	Best regards, Jim 2015-RP178 TV 2015 Audi Q7 TDI and 2017 Ford F150 At home in "Our Pod"

itspossible Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 08 Aug 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 14	Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 3:11pm
	Never had anything stolen however when camping in Whitehorse the owners warned me to keep everything hidden as locals often strolled into the campground and liberated items.
	Never far enough

MDPaddlersPod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Jul 2016 Location: Maryland Online Status: Offline Posts: 135	Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 3:44pm
	Thanks everyone, I think I will lower my ThreatCon a bit. I still keep things totally locked down during transport.
	MDPaddlersPod 2017 RPod 179 2002 Silverado1500

RobnCari Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 18 Sep 2017 Location: S. Wisconsin Online Status: Offline Posts: 42	Posted: 01 Nov 2017 at 10:23pm
	Never had anything liberated. Then again I like to lock everything up and out of sight. Keep the honest people honest. Not much you can do about a determined thief but try to discourage would be thief.
	2006 Toyota Tacoma 4WD AC 2018 RP 179

lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595	Posted: 02 Nov 2017 at 9:22am
	To me it's a matter of not creating irresistible temptations for others. Stuff that is not especially valuable or easily sold, and/or awkward or inconvenient to cart away, I don't worry so much about. So most low value camping stuff, our little barbecue grill, and such, I leave unlocked. If someone walks off with it, it's no big loss. On the other hand, for things like my house batteries and propane tank I have them protected with a chain and padlocks to make it a little more inconvenient for the snatch and grab thief. The spare propane tank and my 2 five gallon fuel cans I keep locked in the camper shell of my truck. The overwhelming majority of people who camp in campgrounds are honest folks and theft is generally not a problem. On the other hand, as we descend into a world of opioid and methamphetamine addictions, especially in rural areas, theft is going to be an ever increasing issue. I recently was talking with my daughter, who is an official with the Girl Scouts. They had to close a summer camp last year because there were so many crackheads and opium fiends wandering through the camp at all hours, day and night. And this was in a mountain resort area, far from urban centers. I have to confess, I was shocked to hear that in this relatively remote area there were so many drug addicts.
	Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

Gregm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Dec 2015 Location: Statesville NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 103	Posted: 02 Nov 2017 at 9:31am
	Fortunately I have never had anything stolen. I don’t lock everything up but I don’t leave a lot of stuff in plain view. I also play the radio on the outside speakers at low volume when gone to give the impression that someone may be in the pod.
	Gregm 2014 171 2015 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner

fwunder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Posted: 02 Nov 2017 at 9:52am
	We have never had an issue or real concern. Some of that we attribute to Henry, our ever vigilant guard cat!
	2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!