Here is the page on my website where you can find links for the products featured in video: www.suburbancamping.com/camping-gear

@davidcitizen

Жыл бұрын

Hi neighbor!

@CuriousinNY

Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for your video. One of the best ones I have seen so far. QUESTION: in the picture where you have your space heater, I noticed you have an expanding rod on both sides of your van that you have hooked your cargo net to. What kind of expanding rod is that? Do you have a link for that as well?

@gorvlivin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I did use driveway alarms until I adopted a Lacey Breed dog. Herder and hunter, he alerts me to anything. And my Canik remedies any situation. lol

Spent a summer working in Vail, tent camping several miles north in a remote campground. Didn’t want to pick up all my gear every morning. Always left my tent half unzipped and a handful of empty .357 shells scattered inside. Anybody that looked in knew they could be confronted by an armed owner. It worked.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this Russ.

@boxbuster1000

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I'm Canadian and most of us are not handgun owners but I'll ask a friend for his empty shells and employ your great idea.

@hertzair1186

Жыл бұрын

Great idea

@SirenaSpades

Жыл бұрын

@@boxbuster1000 The Canadians I know ARE weapon owners... I'm on the border of Maine and NB

@boxbuster1000

Жыл бұрын

@@SirenaSpades I don't doubt your friends have weapons, but I said most Canadians do not have HANDGUNS. Canadian weapons stats: 4,000,000. Gun owners, with or without a license. (Angus Reid Estimate) 2,236,983. Men and women with a firearm licence authorized by the RCMP at 31 Dec. 2021. 330,000. Adults with a federal firearm licence who own at least one police-registered handgun. (Estimate) The figure I am referencing is: 330,000. Adults with a federal firearm licence who own at least one police-registered handgun. (Estimate) Pop. of Canada is 38,000,000. 330,000 registered handgun owners = roughly .868% of the population has a handgun in Canada. Thus my comment Most of us are not handgun owners. I know lots that have a rifle or shotgun only a few with a handgun.

We had a drunk camp thief come in on us late one night. We duct taped him to a tree and called the sheriff lol

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Please share pictures! 😀

@nodanceswithwolves8425

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Yes...hope U got pictures!

@sunnyt334

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@deb7518

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂Thanks for starting my week off with a good laugh!! (Wish I'd been there to see that!) 😂😅

It's too bad that we have to resort to these measures. Thanks for the tips.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed. Thanks for the comment!

@fjb4932

Жыл бұрын

Pitties and a STI, When we don't nip a problem in the bud...

@fjb4932

Жыл бұрын

@Dani , A dog that doesn't alert is a parasite . . .

@audiarayz

Жыл бұрын

@@michelebush2138 maybe if you and your neighbors are alerted, then the thieves essentially have been thwarted. I'd rather be awakened in the middle of the night when ppl are lurking about.

A hotel door alarm for travelers could be placed on your gear. Using fishing line you can create a tripwire around your perimeter that was set off the alarm if an intruder entered your camp. Personally I prefer claymore.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing ideas!

@halbos7637

Жыл бұрын

Ah yes! Claymore.

@Erin-Thor

Жыл бұрын

I like the way you think!

@Boediprasetya

Жыл бұрын

C4 with trip wire detonator or booby trap like vietcong war

@hertzair1186

Жыл бұрын

….I cant find claymore mines on Amazon anymore

Sorry that you had to learn the hard way, but I believe this easy to follow video with simple explanations, proof and instructions will save many campers some or all of the headaches you had to endure to be able to gather and present this information. This is the exact thing I do think KZread is a perfect platform for! Thank you sir!

@SuburbanCamping

8 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks so much for the positive comments!

Great ideas. I love the alarm in the bin. I worry the most when we leave the campsite to go on a hike.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks allbutgrey! We got to keep hiking!

God damn by the time everything is locked up the weekend will be over and you go home

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

😀

I love the style of your videos. I love that you don’t have background music over the instructional narration. Thank you for that!

@SuburbanCamping

3 ай бұрын

You are very welcome. Appreciate you taking the time to say that!

These are all great ideas. I mounted Aootek solar motion detector lights on my van's roof rack, two on the sliding door side and one on the panel side. My reason was to light up the area before stepping out for fresh air and/or to relieve myself. I nearly came face to face with a huge black bear before mounting the lights. Also, they did deter a woulda-been thief who was eyeing my camp furniture. I like the idea of using the rear cargo carrier to prevent access to the cargo doors. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alexander! Good point on lighting your way in case there is wildlife!

@ohnonotagain8935

5 ай бұрын

Wonder if those car alarm things would work to scare off bear?

@richa.s9912

5 ай бұрын

I have a Solar power panel motion detector and mounting on dead tree stump facing towards the side truck and I used it to unload my groceries stores food and items it dark at night and I used it for also finding out skunk 🦨 and rabbit and deers keep on knocking down the light part and it bothered them at night but their own home just 50 feet away from my house and truck I have 3 acres forest land in the north side and south side of my house and animals don't like my Walmart Supercenter stores solar power motion detector light up it cost me $50 charge at day full sunlight daytime has 10 feet of cord connected to Solar power panel and to base motion detector has 3 settings switch to " ON," " OFF," and " Automatic," it's a 100 lumens LED throw out light 160 degrees light and 160 degrees detected as far as 40 feet away. I walked down on my deck to go to my truck and it light up as soon as I stepped down the deck stairs 40 feet away.

Ya gotta cover the insides of your windows with blackout covers. Seeing all that gear creates a powerful motivation.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I do use a cargo cover that is black, but window covers would be better.

This was a very good video. 40 years of being outdoors I have never had anything stolen from a campsite, but I also do disperse camping and try and get out as far as I can into the wild. This helps remove thieves from the area. I do plan on getting the chains, locks, etc. Because prevention is most of the battle. I do leave my campsites during the day to hike and return in the evening to the campsite. Extra security is good.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Great perspective and congrats on 40 years outdoors!

I used to drive over the road. And as a solo female I had to learn not to take chances. So when I wanted to lock down while inside my Sprinter Van. I used 2 long bungee cords and ran 1 from the side door to the front. Running it thru the door pull. Then for the 2 front doors I would run one from the left side to right side doors. Pulling as tight as you can get it. Then doors can’t be opened even a inch! Also before the bungee cords I would rotate the chairs so that the back is toward the door so if someone wanted to come in they couldent push the seat back forward without getting to the controls and with the doors locked down. No way!!!! Also I used to drive 18s and I used to carry a can of WASP SPRAY. It shoots 20 feet and is legal in every state. Just sit back and spray in their face. In 5 minutes they are flopping on the ground like a wasp. I never had a problem. But better be safe than sorry! 🤷‍♀️ just sayin

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info Donna!

@donnastokes8808

Жыл бұрын

Wasp stay does not killlll anyone nor did I ever say it did! It does sting like heck if you get it in their eyes and mouth. They are angry as they flip on the ground cussing u out. Sorry to disappoint you!!!!! 🤷‍♀️

@donnastokes8808

Жыл бұрын

Anyways it is a great deturent

@donnastokes8808

Жыл бұрын

@andy bosik ok your rite. I’m wrong. I’m not fighting with u. U might come thru my car window! But BEWARE I carry and I am not afraid to use it AFTER my wasp spray….. if needed 🤷‍♀️ just sayin

@scoop2591

Жыл бұрын

AWESOME !!! 🤩🤩🤩

Very clever how you keep the doors locked. This was extremely useful. I was thinking of putting a tile mate and a burner phone hidden in my boxes to GPS the thieves. I think your idea is better. Make it hard so they won't even resort to messing with you.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. I like the idea of being able to track them too, but like you said, hopefully it can be prevented and won't have to do that. Thanks for your insights.

@mmqqq8246

2 жыл бұрын

Air tag....only like 15 bucks if you buy a bunch

Thanks for some great ideas!! It is a shame we have to do stuff like this to protect what is ours.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Vee Dubya (love the name!). Yes, it is a shame!

Propane tanks should be stored upright and secured (per UFC). Also suggest a plastic milk crate to put propane tank in when set up in camp to help stabilize the tank from falling over. Have you considered using window alarms? I prefer not to store anything on my driver's seat while sleeping, in case I had to jump in and drive away quickly to escape something bad.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice on the propane tank - good to know, and I like the milk crate idea. I did check out window alarms, but decided on the motion alarm as it can have multiple applications. I totally agree on keeping driver seat free and try and do that as often as I can.

@bque9444

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuburbanCamping I am replacing my Home Depot totes with GreenMade ones from Costco as they are stronger. I am in rural OR. Hope to see you in the road in my cargo van I am low budget prepping.

May I suggest perimeter anti personal Claymore mines around your campsite and include portable tree mounted watch towers, the kind hunters use. Also, a separate tent equipped with barbed wire (toxic coated) with trip lines that could be used as a temporary jail. More creative ideas are only limited by a imagination defecit.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

You definitely have a good imagination! Thanks for sharing.

@amandalongenecker3148

Жыл бұрын

Excellent😎🤣

@Tbone.357

Жыл бұрын

May I suggest you stay in your basement or dig a hole in your backyard and enjoy yourself 😉

@merle1929

Жыл бұрын

Remember front towards enemy

@MTBTrek34

Жыл бұрын

Lol

Heard this tip regarding long extension industrial cords wrap your new up cord with sections of black electrical tape to make it look ugly and like it has been repair numerous times.Also works for brand new water hoses too

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Nice tip! Thanks for sharing!

@bondee5865

2 ай бұрын

Good idea; going to try it.

can confirm, just last month my camera caught a thief running from my camp because of my motion lights. the thief got 3 other camps before he had to run from mine

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Well done B D!

This was a very informative and helpful video. I am sorry you have had to deal with two thefts, but i do really appreciate your willingness to share your experience and remediation techniques with us. I will definitely take your advice and implement all of your security measures to ensure my camping safety. Once again, thank you for taking the time to share this information.

@SuburbanCamping

8 ай бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for the positive comments!

Solar rechargeable motion detector driveway light. I have four mounted on top of my suv when I car camp. Also a perimeter trip wire when boondocking

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Fixed It!

Keep in mind Hexagonal chains are more difficult to cut but Master locks are amongst the easiest locks to pick.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this!

@contentofcharacter

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuburbanCamping my pleasure. A buddy of mine got into lock picking as a hobby( not a criminal but really into how mechanical devices work). He demonstrated picking Master lock padlocks in about a second. He actually had about five of them lined up and he was successful in opening all of them in less than 30 seconds. He told us whenever he sees a master lock he knows whatever it’s supposed to be securing is not at all secure.

@420slaker

2 жыл бұрын

Right or just a hammer and you will be suprised at how many locks can be opened by one key

@tomcatt998

2 жыл бұрын

@@420slaker i used to hv a coffee can full of master lock keys that i had collected over the year's & when i would find a discarded master lock i would dump em out and commence to trying to open said lock,, relaxing and time killing but U would B surprised just how many i opened

@mackigator

2 жыл бұрын

Former self storage facility owner here. All the traditional U shape padlocks, especially Master Locks, are vulnerable to bolt cutters, moreso than the hexagonal chain you are using. Instead buy disc style round padlocks with hardened shackle to defeat most hardware store size bolt cutters. These locks can also be bought in sets all keyed the same - look at self storage or locksmith supply websites to buy sets. With any padlock, expose as little shackle as possible and place the lock in such a way that tools have some obstructions that prevent easy access. Thank you for the good video.

Back in the 60s, we were camping and my little brother barfed at night so my mom put his sleeping bag outside the tent. Durring the night thieves hit our camp ground and took that bag. Police caught them because they were dumping gear they had stolen out window going down the road trying to get rid of the barf smell.

@SuburbanCamping

10 ай бұрын

Love this story! Thanks for sharing.

@armadilllo

8 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

I think the best thing about those magnet motion lights of yours, is that the appearance, looks like someone is turning on a flashlight inside your suv, and looking out at the offending party - due to the darkness you can't tell that it's on the metal part of the suv. That would work really very well indeed!

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Great point Sirena! Thanks!

A lot of good ideas here! I actually did some thing that is helpful but not sure if someone really really wanted to they could steal the box off my cargo rack on my roof. What I did was I made my own cargo rack out of uni strut/angle iron with holes in it. I drilled through the box and installed a D ring through the angle iron up into the inside of the box and then bolted it down from the inside. I like it because it stabilizes the box on the cargo rack and it will at least slow thieves down. I also don’t keep stuff on my roof rack that I really care about if they want to steal or something

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this info. Great ideas!

Great ideas! I used to keep some of my tools in the back of my suv inside metal dog crates which were closed with padlocks. This also worked for my camping equipment.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! I like the dog crate idea!

Man… the Pacific NW sounds like its really gone to heck. I would never dream of having to chain down things like a propane tank. It sucks you have to go through all of this, but I I’m glad you have figured out a system that is effective.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicholas. We do have our challenges here in the PNW, but all the natural wonders still make it a great place to live!

@DustyTail

14 күн бұрын

Have you seen Target 🎯 stores in San Francisco? They have alarms on most items. Men’s underwear is locked up like they’re a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle. Pitiful.

These are excellent ideas, both for camping and general storage. Thanks for posting this!

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Larry. I appreciate the comment.

Audio over light when it comes to motion alarms. You'll sleep through light a lot of the time. But a loud audio alarm will get you up more often. Lights just help thieves see what they can steal. I've used the door/window alarms you can get from Dollar for makeshift alarm with a "trip wire."

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these tips Shawn! Makes sense.

@H.pylori

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing with the lights. I could see the storage bins much more easily.

@monicadelozadapadin7697

2 жыл бұрын

Dollar tree has door alarms. Very Loud

@H.pylori

2 жыл бұрын

@@monicadelozadapadin7697 Is there a specific brand that Dollar Tree carries? Or just one? You have a good idea.

@OutdoorsWithShawn

2 жыл бұрын

@@monicadelozadapadin7697 thats the ones I use. A little engineering and they work fine. Might do a video on them soon

I can see how someone who has been hit twice would take extra precaution, am going to use a few of your ideas thank you. When you put those chains on your doors my impression is that you are advertising that your vehicle (to the thief's mind) contains something that may be worth the extra time to investigate and you will end up with higher chances of broken windows + bonus door damage for your trouble, better odds not drawing attention to your vehicle I would think, my .02 watts.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen. I appreciate the comments and feedback. I agree on the chains and I have not yet deployed them. I may still do so at a trailhead if it is heavily trafficked. It is a tough call.

@williambranham6249

2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts as well.

The first mistake is to NOT leave anything of value out. This is the golden rule of anything -- whether it's camping or general travel. If you have to leave things in a trailer, make sure the trailer is locked with a good quality lock (and that the trailer cannot be easily stolen -- again using a good quality lock with a high-resitance to being broken or cut -- and by lock I'm talking about the lock to lock the trailer to the ball, and ensuring that your hitch is also secured to your vehicle with at least some locking mechanism, like a locking hitch pin at the very least).

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree H R. Thanks for the tips.

We're camp hosts and find that some of our guests have stuff stolen. This is a good reminder to let people know. Our site is always secure.

@SuburbanCamping

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Good information. I have a similar setup with my excursion and a cargo trailer. I think a small , all-steel cargo trailer would solve a lot of your security issues and free up space. Pretty easy to modify a small trailer for off-road. I just got done installing perforated vinyl on my rear side windows and back hatch and it’s a worthwhile investment. Much improved privacy and makes a noticeable difference with temperature (if you go with white). Thanks for sharing your experience

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh! Great ideas!

@420slaker

2 жыл бұрын

Love camping in my excursion so much more room

You can also use your alarm on your vehicle if you see someone stealing your stuff in the middle of the night. I always leave my keys at arms length while sleeping for that very reason.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this Sebastian!

@robertduran1353

Жыл бұрын

I chased a black bear out of my camp about 3 or 4 am with my car alarm! It worked GREAT!

@phil1268

9 ай бұрын

I always keep a 45 for the same.

@rkf2746

8 ай бұрын

@@phil1268 Yep!! Leaving empty shells scattered around just isn't quite as affective as staring at the barrel of a 1911 or a 12 ga. Empty shells don't go bang when a bang is needed.🤠

Informative video! Great camping check list too. I printed it out to use as guide to do my own. Thanks for sharing! 👍

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Blu! I appreciate you taking the time to say that and I am glad you found the checklist useful.

Thank you for your thorough prevention measures. I'm planning a long trip (6m?) with my son and mom.. this is a saved video for me!

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ann. I am jealous of your 6 month trip!

love the way you chain locked the doors.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay!

Thanks for sharing your experiences and wisdom. Appreciate it.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for the positive comment!

You have some fantastic ideas. I have a few already in place (motion lights are a must), but I really like the lock on the door idea. I'm going to have to consider using that one. Thanks for the amazing info, and safe travels!

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric! I appreciate you taking the time to say all that! Safe travels to you too!

@cluek9780

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the lock that sez, “go ahead and break a window- you’re not getting in thru there!” But a crowbar could still open the door

Yes, and it is already cold and rainy here in the NW! I am outside of Portland. Very wet already.. I really appreciate your videos! New subscriber! 🤩🤩

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

Good ideas. We use several of the WSDCam alarms for our bikes and outdoor camping gear. We also have the heavy duty covered 10 mm chains and lock (16mm) One bit of concern - not only is a cable lock a weak link but if someone wants your items inside, they can cut into the box itself so I would not recommend leaving any storage boxes out. Nothing is overkill if it protects your property from nasty greedy thieves.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments and feedback!

Wow, sorry about your hardship. It's happening to all of us. We're feeling it... Those thieves can be very professional and experts at their criminal careers. Good luck and stay safe. Thanks for your video!

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Pam!

I never leave anything sitting outside at a camp site. I have powerful solar motion detecting lights. I glued a strong magnet to the back and just stick them up high on my van. I even use them in my driveway. Works great. Adding your alarm to my travel kit. One more layer of safety. Thanks!

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

The most important way to avoid being targeted by thieves is to travel light. Whether car or van camping or travelling with a backpack/carry on bag - only bring what you absolutely need and never travel with anything valuable or sentimental. Worked well for me during a total of 4 years travelling around the world. Not only are you more safe this way - but you can move fast and freely if things get dicey. My only security measure was a pair of men's size 11, old construction work boots from a friend, which I placed on the step up runner of my van's side door in the sketchy neighbourhoods. Never had a problem in 2.5 years of full time vanlife as a solo woman. Oh, and a Teamster's Union bumper sticker on the back :D

@SuburbanCamping

23 күн бұрын

I love to travel light when flying and I love the boot idea! Thanks for sharing!

I have watched numerous videos on camping and have gleaned a good amount of information from persons who camp . I have to tell you I have NEVER found a person who has such an EXCELLENT site which provides ALL EXCELLENT INFORMATION as you sir have created !!! I have shared with friends , your site, and I look forward to your continued successes with your site Stay well Happy Camping!!

@SuburbanCamping

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Comments like this inspire me to keep producing content.

@harleydriverpdtnm3996

5 ай бұрын

@@SuburbanCamping Yes do indeed continue ! You are helping a great deal of people with your videos and information. I have a 98 suburban and we have tent camp for some time . I ALWAYSSSS smile at the people with the 300k MH and busses as my lady and I sit in the EXACT same campsite , enjoying the EXACT same places , in a truck that cost me 1500 bucks used . Now, bless the people who have probably worked hard to purchase those vehicles, but do you know how much camping people like us can do with 300K!? Yup, still Smiling 😊 Again, keep up the OUTSTANDING GREAT WORK and I have subscribed to your channel and will have my friends who camp do so as well! Stay well Happy Camping ⛺️

Wow! I’m not sure if I went camping that I could relax knowing there are thieves out there just waiting to take my stuff.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

The preventative measures enable you to relax! 😀 Or, just camp in places with nobody around - that is my preference anyway.

@ranchodeluxe1

Жыл бұрын

You are better off in the city

It’s pretty sad we have to go through these measures to our gear safe while out camping there’s nothing worse than a thief great video.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin.

@fjb4932

Жыл бұрын

Kevin Feckner, We've done it to ourselves. Taught it's not our place, duty, responsibility nor right to kill ( or at least main ) thieves. It's the sole domain of police and lawyers to protect and punish the guilty. How's that working out ? I would Never say " No body, no crime." . . .

@Livinguud

Жыл бұрын

Not where i camp. The cold steel comforts me everywhere i go and knowone knows until you fuk with my stuff me or my family.

I luv it when critically thinking smart people share their great ideas - they're so useful/helpful even 4 use at a later date! : )

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I am so glad that I found your channel, this gave me a lot of good ideas.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very good information . I also carry a 9mm S&W and a 100 pound Doberman .

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim. I would call that fully protected!

@kimdagnillo8246

Жыл бұрын

I like those deterrents better than any locks or lights !

Great info. Such a pain that we have to do these extreme measures.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim.

Man! You are awesome - your videos is very valuable for any campers in fact! ♥

@SuburbanCamping

4 ай бұрын

Thank yo so much!!

Great video! Thanks for sharing all your ideas!

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda! You are welcome. i appreciate the positive comments.

It's a bloody sad indictment on our society when we have to think like this. I don't think I want to go camping anymore. They've won, I'm beaten. Whatever happened to parents bringing up their children with discipline and self respect? As a society, we've turned into garbage.☹

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback

@scoop2591

Жыл бұрын

Not all the parents fault. Corrupt so called justice system and schools...kids are taught they are #1 for everything and nothing is their fault with excuse after excuse for bad behavior. No consequences for bad behavior. One of my sons would leave the house for school and not show up there. I would call the school every morning to see if he was there and if it was my day off I would show up at the school office. It was back when they were going to fine/discipline the parents if their child did not go to school. So I made sure the school/juvenile court knew I was doing all I could. He's a fine adult today.

@herrp8765

Жыл бұрын

I always said that if/when the time came when I needed to carry firearms when going camping or just out for a long bicycle ride, I'd stop participating in that sport. It looks like that time is near. At least on the plus side, I'm in my mid 60s so I had the time to enjoy those activities. Pretty F'n sad.

@debbemitchell4816

Жыл бұрын

it's not the parent's fault.

Great ideas. The doors chained shut...says move on. Love your ideas.

@SuburbanCamping

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Great advice. You put some serious thought into this stuff.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kerry!

Thanks for sharing your experience 👍 Really sad we have to go to these lengths 😔

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Sad indeed!

Great ideas, but you forgot the great equalizer, especially while inside the rig sleeping.... the firearm. 👍

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

That is one form of personal protection for sure.

THANK YOU.. its been hard to find info about camping security. I really appreciate all your ideas for our family:)).

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Happy camping!

My AC200P is chained inside my van. I will secure everything else now. Thanks for the excellent video.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Abbey! Thanks for the positive feedback!

Very good video I am a 61 yo solo I have a turtle top 1999 Ford E 150. I mainly plan to follow my brother and SIL to places they go. It’s a shame the number of thieves our country has those of us who has worked hard for what we have shouldn’t have to worry about having it all stolen but we do. For security reasons I would like a cargo rack on top but due to age and disability I have no business on a ladder so I plan to go with a swing out cargo hatch.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Kimberly!

It is so sad it has come to this. I have an EBike and a really nice rack. I want to travel with them, but afraid if I bike away, I’ll come back to no rack.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Yes, very sad!

@robertwilson1827

11 ай бұрын

Same, BUT, you only live once. Don't let the 'what ifs' hold you back! 🚲🚲🚲

@bondee5865

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I would consider renting or buying a vehicle to safely transport an ebike.

Thank you for all of these ideas, I am going to use all of these wonderful ideas, thank you for sharing 😊

@SuburbanCamping

10 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for the positive feedback.

Thank you for this informative and helpful set of tips.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Great products and tips. It sure is sad we have to resort to this.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! I totally agree!

In the wild west I think they hung thieves at the entrance to the town to dissuade other thieves. Hmmm!

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed JB!

@ALee8456

2 жыл бұрын

🤏🍆 🤡 Jack Biessman, this is you right? West Haven cops seize guns, ammo from man accused of threatening to blow up bank WEST HAVEN- Police seized at least 19 guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition Friday from the apartment of a city man who they say had threatened to blow up a Campbell Avenue bank. Jack Biessman, 59, of 1045 Campbell Avenue, allowed police to take the guns as part of their investigation, he did not have any explosive devices in the home, Lt. Robert Proto said.

Putting a few " Smile your on Camera " Stickers helps. Happy Camping.

@SuburbanCamping

8 ай бұрын

Great idea!

Absolutely perfect!

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love the lights and motion detector ideas. The chains to the door handles is interesting but those handles are plastic and if you think replacing a broken window is a pain in the butt, imagine the pain of replacing a broken handle and getting the sheet metal and paint repaired after being damaged by the pry bar the thieves used behind the plastic door handles to break them off the car. My main defense is more akin to your reducing the target size technique. I try to go to places that are too remote or too hard to get to and too far off the beaten path for thieves. As you pointed out, your big thefts were in front of your house. The campsite thefts were for small easily taken items left out over night and were likely taken by other campers that took advantage of opportunities. My friend and I were camping a couple months ago and he had one of those small disposable propane bottles taken while we were out riding. We believe it was another camper that ran out of propane. My friend was camped on the main road through the campground. That said, locking your boxes with cable locks looks like a good idea if you're going for a day hike or ride.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks RJM. Great feedback and ideas. Totally agree there is a risk with them attacking the door handles. Seems there is always trade off. I am working on some ideas for inside the vehicle. I am right there with you regarding "off the beaten path" places!

@willdrivesu7914

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuburbanCamping First I just want to say thanks for your videos. As I am recently looking at camping out of my own suv, and realized with your setup, I don't need to build anything inside my vehicle to really do this. Anyways, you could run the chains that go over your doors underneath and attach them to the frame. Also, you should consider getting some window inserts, black on one side, reflective on the other. During the summer, reflective side out will keep your vehicle cooler, and in the winter, reflective side in, will help keep the heat inside. This will also make it impossible for anyone to see what you have, making your vehicle less of a target. As a side note, if you really want to be secure with your setup when you go hiking, use a set of ratchet straps through the door handles of the front and rear doors, then climb out the back, no one is getting them open no matter how hard they try. This is an old trucker trick, to keep from getting unwanted guests while sleeping over the road.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Great info and ideas! Thanks so much!

@lindasue8719

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about that too, strapping the interior door handles. It might be one more reason for me to switch from the SUV I'm in right now (I've been debating a long time between a minivan and a suburban) : get exterior handles that you have to put your fingers through, not the flip up types; and to make sure the interior has the grips that you can run the straps through. My current vehicle (Dodge Journey) has neither.

I purchased some “Smart Mimic” units that use their “Mimic” application. They can be “armed” using the application to react to motion, movement, or a presence. They set off a noise alarm, flashing lights, and an alert sent to my mobile phone. Like the locks and arrangements- and will take a look at your equipment list. My 2002 Yukon XL Denali has a similar roof carrier arrangement.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and info Kevin. Very interesting devices! I will definitely keep them in mind. Good to know on your roof carrier arrangement. The fact my setup is not totally level and the rack hangs off the side, does bug me a bit. I am considering going to a wide rack setup with the rack in the back and the rooftop cargo carrier in front of it. There are not many wide racks out there, but I found one that is 50" wide, which is perfect for a Suburban or Yukon XL.

@SanDiego2015

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuburbanCamping I had an old Yakima Rocketbox (30 years) and bought a Yakima Skinny Warrior from my local rack specialty store. The old white/grey box has plenty of life left - repaired with JB Weld for plastics. Skinny Warrior doesn’t hang over side. Will probably pick up a NAPA Maxi Trac when they have inventory (probably sitting on a cargo carrier).

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin. Great info!

@XeniasWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Kevin, did you purchase recently? They're not available on the mimiq site. Thanks

Thanks for the tips and product references!

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Great videos. Very knowledgeable. Thank u.

@SuburbanCamping

4 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for the positive feedback!

That lock is easy pickings. A U-lock might be a beter choice but after watching The Lock Picking Lawyer, I was shocked at how easy and quickly some of them can be picked.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

I will keep that in mind!

After hiking, the same trail, almost 1000 times, I realized that what I thought was a boulder off the side of the beaten path was actually one of those fake rocks people used to cover their well. Some folks had used this, and it was anchored in the ground and also around some deep roots. I thought this was a great way to save many trips and keep your camping gear where you’re going to camp, I am kind of surprised nobody tried to take it, but you can see the area from the main trail that is pretty popular, but you really can’t tell what it is unless you were messing with it. Out of sight out of mind is the best way to go. It is a shame though that you can’t take convenient routes with anything. It makes every project take longer when you have to pack up every night and pull everything back out the next day because of the stupid crackheads.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this!

Thank you so much for this really useful video.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for the positive feedback!

This was very helpful. Thank you.

@SuburbanCamping

4 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

I was recently hit by a smash and grab on July 4th. The fireworks covered the sound of my rear hatch glass being obliterated. They only wanted one thing it had to be a super fast in and out. About 800 down the drain not to mention another few hundred to get it fixed. I got some uefy 2k s40 cameras. They aren't perfect but just them being there I think will make them think twice.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. Sorry you had to go through that.

Great video.... And sad state of affairs.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you John. Yes indeed!

Thx for all the useful tips!

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Eric!

I love my Commando locks! Nice video, thank you!

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean. I need you to give me a lesson on how to operate them! I suppose practice makes perfect, but if I don't use them for a few weeks, I seem to completely forget how they work!

In the 30 years of camping I’ve not experienced or heard of camping thieves, but then I don’t live in America

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Glad to heat this Harold!

When you said you were working on surprises for thieves on the inside of your vehicle the first thing that came to mind was a box of yellow jackets. Put the yellow jackets in a box that use to contain an expensive item and leave it on the seat. Make sure to have a camera to record the results for future videos .

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@Micki.R

2 жыл бұрын

What is a yellow jacket? (Besides the stinging insect kind.)

@scoop2591

Жыл бұрын

LOL !!!

Wow, thank you for sharing!

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for commenting.

Great video, good ideas. I was thinking of electrical shock fence and trip wires would help as well.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Electric fence probably illegal, but trip wires would work well!

Great topic! I have not been hit yet but I have friends that have lost fishing gear. So sad to have a trip ruined by thieves .

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, very sad we have to take these actions. I came across your channel the other day and subscribed. Great stuff!

Thanks for the discussion. Have you considered a small, covered, lockable trailer?

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. I have not considered this. I suppose in the interest of keeping things simple. But I am always open to ideas!

This is such good ideas. Thank you😊

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to say that!

That big ring on the end of the chain is for you to pass the other end through creating a loop in the chain around something fixed. This makes the effective length of the chain much larger without increasing weight / bulk.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I just do my camping where there are no people. Usually in the winter. No bug or bear problems then either.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Well done!

Thanks for the tips, and I was wondering if you could put the lights in a small clear ziplock bag to protect it from rain and snow... would be great if this works.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

Well AJ, I think that is a great idea! Pretty sure the magnets would still work.

@carmenolivieri279

2 жыл бұрын

You can also apply a thin bead of silicone caulking or sealant at all the seams, except the battery door. Seal the battery door with gorilla tape.

@JesusSaves86AB

Жыл бұрын

@@carmenolivieri279 That and/or just decent clear packing tape.

@scoop2591

Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea !

Thanks for sharing. Great comments too.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks!

This is the ft Knox of suburban! Great job!

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I live in Conroe TX and in and around Houston daily. With millions having crossed our border illegally I’m finding every street corner has someone asking for money now. Even children are standing in scorching sun as they have no way to make money after being shipped here with a phone and a few hundred dollars. You betcha they’re gonna come into your campsite and take everything that’s not tied down. You’d better get ready.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback

Your thought process about the batteries in that motion light is totally crazy. I have motion lights that have a solar panel built right in. I literally never have to touch it. And if the light doesn't come on and stay on, that charge lasts forever so i don't even have to worry about cloudy days... that is way better than lights where you have to install physical batteries and not even know if they are dead until you need the light and it doesn't work.

@SuburbanCamping

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback

@chezpostmanpat

Жыл бұрын

be aware that most (if not all) solar powered gear is/are usually fitted with lower quality batteries, often Nicad, and as such have limited recharge cycles - perhaps as low as 500 times - thats why those solar lights around your garden never seem to work after 18 months out doors. I would go with Alkaline myself (or potentially lithium if money allowed), but would mean they were more dependable (even having to check every few months), but will infinitely last longer than the throw away solar types. Another alternative would to be to use high capacity NiMh batteries - almost as good as alkaline but you just check to replace a little sooner thats all

@robertduran1353

Жыл бұрын

I have one of those that I purchased from Harbor Freight for $20 on sale & mounted above my truck camper door. Gives me lots of light when going in or out of the door plus if anyone sneaks up to my camper.

Thanks for these great insights

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome and thanks for the positive comments!

Great video, well done!

@SuburbanCamping

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

ITS SAD.csme from the Era didn't have to lock up anything.TO LOCK UP EVERY THING.and than stand guard.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Definitely sad!

In camp, I use wire trip alarms with an empty 12ga shotgun shell, covering my perimeter full circle at 360*. They work.

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this tip!

@jackc8515

Жыл бұрын

I just wish the alarm had the sound of racking a 12 ga. I'd love to see them run.

@colt10mmsecurity68

Жыл бұрын

@@jackc8515 The primer going off in the dead of night and in a forest is really loud. The only time mine went off was when a coyote triggered ours while we were dead asleep in tents. We only knew it was a coyote when we saw it’s paw prints in damp soil by the trip-line. We were just glad it wasn’t a bear or a two-legged criminal zombie. But… it definitely worked!!

thank you for sharing to help the rest of us to be safer

@SuburbanCamping

2 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for the positive feedback.

I will use all these good ideas thank you

@SuburbanCamping

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!