RV Consignment Sales – Keep Your RV Out of the Hands of Thieves
May 13, 2013 10:37 am
RV consignment sales are on the rise, but unfortunately, so are the thefts of recreational vehicles. It may be due to the rough economy, or perhaps the housing shortage has something to do with the staggering theft statistics. Whatever the case may be, it is a fact that more and more RV owners are falling victim to the theft of their motorhomes and trailers.
The theft of recreational vehicles is not concentrated in just one area of the U.S., it is spread across the country. The coaches are disappearing from RV parks, storage facilities and camping areas. Many times the thefts are witnesses by bystanders who don’t realize that anything nefarious is happening. It seems normal to see someone pull up to a trailer or motorhome and drive it away. In the campground setting, campers are coming and leaving at all hours of the night, so seeing someone hook up and pull away does not raise suspicion. It is a little more difficult for thieves if they are in a long-termer RV park, as the neighbors all know their neighbors and are usually watching out for one another.
Motorhome thefts do not always involve stealing the entire vehicle. The thieves will harvest parts from the interior and exterior of the unit. They sell these parts at garage sales, flea markets, pawnshops, and on Craigslist or eBay. RV parts are not regulated and are difficult to track.
There are a few common sense tips that RV owners should observe in order to keep from falling victim to the would-be thieves:
- When you leave your motorhome unattended, make sure the doors and windows secured.
- If you are a trailer owner, utilize a hitch lock to prevent people from hooking up your unit to their vehicle.
- When you leave on excursions without your RV, place your items such as bicycles, barbecue grills, etc. inside the locked unit.
- Utilize wheel clamps to keep your motorhome from moving while you are away.
- Don’t hesitate to notify the authorities if you see something that strikes you as suspicious. Look out for your neighbors.
- Have a security system installed in your RV; preferably one with GPS tracking so you can monitor the location of your coach at all times.
- If you do have a security system in place, prominently display the stickers to discourage thieves.
- If you are storing your rig on a lot, pass by from time to time. It would be embarrassing to tell the police that the last time you knew your unit was there was four months ago.
It is important to maintain a high degree of vigilance when it comes to your motorhome. If the day comes when you want to get rid of it, it should be sold, not stolen. The fastest and easiest way to sell an RV (2002 or newer), is by calling SellMyRVToday.com. Tell them you are selling an motorhome anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada. They are professional RV buyers, and they will make a fair offer to purchase it. If you accept, they will deliver certified funds to your doorstep and take the unit away. This usually takes less than three days. It is just that simple
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2 Comments
Billy Jones / May 19, 2013 at 10:09 am
I check on my RV, which is stored at a lot, every week on my way home from work. It would be really sad to have it stolen or damaged and not even know about it for weeks or months. A little bit of precaution can make a huge difference. Any putting things away and locking everything up while at a campsite must be done. Unfortunately, there are plenty of people who would love my new picnic table set, and would help themselves to it if I left it out.
Joshua Smith / June 15, 2013 at 10:16 am
I remember when I never had to lock anything. Now everything must be locked. I have a neighbor who had his grill stolen while he was fishing. What a sad change in our society.