RV FEATURE
Michael Browning's Trakmaster doesn't go
anywhere without security devices such as a
coupling lock and wheel clamp.
PERSONAL SECURITY
TELL SOMEONE
It makes good sense to tell someone at home where
you are going, approximately when you’ll be there
and when you’ll be home. This doesn’t mean that
you are bound to a schedule – just give someone
enough information so that they will be concerned
if they don’t hear from you for a while.
Plus, if you are going into remote areas with little
or no phone or internet connection, advise local
police before you disappear from contact and re-
advise them when you arrive.
The exception to the above is all your friends on
social media. By telling them that you’re away
and for how long, you are letting everyone know
that you're not home and its contents are open
to thieves. Ideally, have a neighbour, friends or
family, check the house periodically, collect your
mail, etc.
HITCH-HIKERS
I used to hitch-hike everywhere when I was
younger, but while giving someone a lift is a great
social thing to do, you are a target, as it doesn't
take a genius to work out that you are probably
travelling with valuables and money. Be cautious.
SAT TRACKING
Personal satellite tracking is a great way to let
friends and family know where you are and if you
run into trouble. On a recent inland trip, I used a
SPOT Gen3 device that can be pre-set to report
your position at different intervals. Someone
who knows where you are travelling can see if you
have stopped in one place for an unusually long
time. Additionally, there is an SOS alert function
that can inform local response teams if you have
an emergency.
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