Camping security precautions should be routinely adhered to regardless of
country. For example, in Canada or the US we wouldn't leave valuables
outside if we were to go on a day trip or leave them at the campsite. We wouldn't in
Mexico either.
Having said that, many of the toys in your RV would be a months wages to
many Mexicans. Be cautious. The following guidelines are advisable almost
anywhere.
- Don't leave valuables lying around and lock them up if you leave the
camp. Don't "advertise" all your valuables and gadgets either.
- Don't boondock unless you see at least 2 -3 others doing so. If you
join them introduce yourself and get a "feel" for your neighbors and the
area.
- Get some kind of alarm that will make noise if an intruder enters. At
least get some security or alarm decals.
- Don't open your door at night unless you check who is knocking. Look
out a window first.
- Use your best judgment. If something doesn't feel right, don't stay.
Use your own judgment. Some people carry a "phony" wallet with expired credit cards and other worthless ID.
They carry less than $50 in it and find a
secure place for money and working bank or credit cards.
We take computers and very expensive
cameras - so that poses other problems. We make sure nothing is left lying
around – so a smash and grab is unlikely. We hide expensive items the best
we can. Dogs are great deterrents for thieves.
We are big advocates of getting up early to travel.
This practice ensures that we can change sites if we aren't comfortable and
that we usually get the spot we want. It gives us peace of mind in case we
breakdown or have some kind of problem.
In 15 years of travel we have only had a bike stolen
off the back of our rig. They picked the lock.
Crocodile warning in Boca Beach
Crocodile at Boca Beach
Ken McIntyre, Pomeroy Washington writes: Looking
at your security section brought a smile to my face. I
remember Coco Locos in San Blas, Nayarit. The management tied a dog to
one of the pedestals next to us without our permission. I was PO'D that
they would do that. Why, that dog was so close that if anything came
around he'd bark and wake me up. HEY, WAIT A MINUTE. What a great
idea!! So I gave to the dog some leftovers from our fridge and a big
bowl of water. In 5 minutes we had a very protective friend 10 feet
from our front door. Even the security guard wasn't able to come over
without us knowing about it. Only one time in two nights I heard a
"grrrr", the dog was perfectly quiet otherwise.
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