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10-30-2022, 09:55 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2022
Location: Canyon Lake
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #31398
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Trips to town
Hello! We are full timers (since March '22) but so far we've either stayed at campgrounds, "mooch-docked" or boondocked on our own property that is prepped and ready for us. We're branching out now and will be snowbirds at least until March '23. My question is... when boondocking on, say, government land, and you need to spend a day away from the rig, what do you do? Doctor appointments, shopping, etc., take time away... how do you feel confident to leave your rig, or do you? Does one person need to stay behind?
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10-30-2022, 10:34 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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We never worried about it, but we made sure our rig was insured for full replacement value of it and the contents. Money well spent. If your going to worry to the point it ruins the experience go to an RV park.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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10-30-2022, 10:39 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,920
M.O.C. #20477
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Vicki,
We have not worried about leaving our rig for 8 hours or so, have never left it overnight but would do so if needed. I guess it depends on where you are boondocking.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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10-30-2022, 12:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,546
M.O.C. #2283
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We do nothing. Depends on where we are we might lock the door but that’s it.
Lynwood
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10-30-2022, 01:00 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2022
Location: Canyon Lake
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #31398
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Thanks everyone! That's exactly what we thought but of course "concerned family members" started voicing too many what ifs.. ��
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10-30-2022, 05:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
M.O.C. #9969
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They do make King Pin Locks that would at least slow someone down and maybe make them look for an easier target.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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10-30-2022, 10:23 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2022
Location: Canyon Lake
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #31398
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Thank you!
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11-02-2022, 08:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Bencia
Posts: 538
M.O.C. #25828
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VickiW........install security cameras and lock it up. Place tired/old size 16 work boots outside the entry door with a gun rack.
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2020 Montana 3780RL fifth wheel
2016 F-350 6.7L Diesel Crew Cab Long Bed DRW
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11-02-2022, 09:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,192
M.O.C. #30417
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If I'm in a remote location I use a pin lock and leave the exterior light and the radio on. If I have cell signal the ring cam alerts me. Other then that, it's just stuff.
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Tony & Donna
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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11-03-2022, 05:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 2,136
M.O.C. #25165
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camp CA
VickiW........install security cameras and lock it up. Place tired/old size 16 work boots outside the entry door with a gun rack.
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First, I'm not leaving my boots outside 
Second, a gun rack just lets them know there's guns to be stolen.
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Robert & Diana McNeal
2019 Montana Legacy 3791RD 20th Anniversary Edition
2014 F350 4x4 6.7L SRW
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11-03-2022, 06:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 934
M.O.C. #30262
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DW has a guard cat.... The dad blamed thing barely tolerates me! Would feel sorry for anyone else coming through the door... 
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 Lee, Edith, Lil' Bit & Cuddles
22 MHC 331RL, Surge Guard 35550, SumoSprings, Kodiak disc brakes, 412Ah Lithium, Gen 3 Goosebox, Sailun 85s
22 Ram 3500 CC DRW 6.7 CTD Herrin Hauler Classic Bed, 45 gal AUX tank
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