Security & Camping alone

I am just fixing up my Teardrop for lots more camping and have a strange lock on the door. It only locks on the outside, and someone could turn it without locking it, and I still would be stuck in there. Does anyone have some suggestions for a lock for the inside (when I'm in there) and a lock for the outside when I'm pulling it. It's kind of a battered up door. Maybe just a dead bolt on the inside? and ??? on the outside.
 
Dead bolt or a hook on the inside.

What is the exterior lock? Some of us with cargo trailers install a bracket we can latch and lock the mechanism to to disbale the locking bar. Other types of catches may need other disabling. A description or photo would help provide advise.
 
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Since I haven't gone out and camped alone yet.....it's interesting reading all of your posts. I have a dog and don't ask about firearm :twisted: My problem is what kind of lock on the "bedroom door" of my teardrop? The lock that's on it, can only be locked on the outside.!! Scary.!!! I'm thinking I'll take that off and put a deadbolt on the inside. How do you ladies do that? Do you trust the latch that's existing? Should I plan on getting a newer door?
 

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A sliding bolt type on the inside for peace of mind when inside. Also that outside hasp should have a way to disable it, a way to lock it in the open and unlocked position so there is no danger from a jerk locking you inside.
 
That hasp lock is on wrong anyway. The screws are supposed to be covered by the hasp when closed. It needs to be folded under the hasp.
 
Still on the countdown to picking up my teardrop, and trawling these threads to keep me occupied in the meantime.

My husband is a sometimes-camper (and sometimes it's just me that wants to go). So I'll go camping alone from time to time.

Here is my security system, for those occasions:
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While admittedly he's very friendly with people, he has a good serious loud bark and he is (when it all boils down) a big black dog who could do some damage if he ever needed to.

Of course, he loves the outdoors and is multi-talented. He can not only act as a guard dog, but also as a very efficient means by which sand can be transported from the beach to the bed area.

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It is unfortunate that he also farts a bit at times. But none of us are perfect, are we? No metwurst for him while we're away!

We're luck to have some great campsites in SA that allow dogs. Most of them are caravan parks, some of them are just great camping spots. Obviously he won't be able to join me on trips to National Parks, but that's ok. That's probably something I'd rather do with hubby anyway.
 
ZugZug":2esqeke9 said:
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It is unfortunate that he also farts a bit at times. But none of us are perfect, are we? No metwurst for him while we're away!
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I recently read that they have found that smelling the sulfur from farts actually boosts ones immune system. Now, I don't mind it so much when my dog lets a smelly one! :LOL:
 
Do women who camp alone get hit on a lot? I'm not worried about safety. But I have wondered how much of a problem guys can be, just wanting to be 'friendlier' than you do.
 
I've only been out a few time but haven't had that problem.....However, I'm not near as cute and perky as I was about 30 years ago!!! :LOL:
Liz
 
Patti":t6xr5cqj said:
Do women who camp alone get hit on a lot? I'm not worried about safety. But I have wondered how much of a problem guys can be, just wanting to be 'friendlier' than you do.
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Not that I have found. If you stay in a well-defined campground, especially if there are camp hosts, you shouldn't have many, if any, problems. I've read that, supposedly, you are safer in a campground than you are in your own home. However, do take precautions such as carrying pepper spray and wasp spray. Keep things locked up, too. Another one that I have learned is to stay within eye-view and ear-hearing of other campers. Don't stay in isolated areas. This may discourage mischievous behavior.

Two years in a row, I have been surprised by "lurkers" that have come to the Dam/Shasta Lake Gathering to meet me; but, both of them have been very respectful and not a problem. Of course, I look sort of like a short football player with shoulder pads that fell to her chest. That might have something to do with not getting hit on. :LOL:
 
minstrel":3rkghg62 said:
I've only been out a few time but haven't had that problem.....However, I'm not near as cute and perky as I was about 30 years ago!!! :LOL:
Liz
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I've been camping for about 40 years and used to be fairly attractive. ...Never got hit on in a campground because of my looks. Of course, you need to use common sense, such as, don't camp next to a bunch of partying and/or drunk guys. Heed the other precautions that I mentioned above, too. Another thought is to try to not camp where beer is readily available. I used to prefer primitive (think outhouses) campgrounds for that reason, too. It's been my experience that people in primitive campgrounds tend to be more serious about their camping.
 
Thank you for your responses!

I wasn't thinking so much about busy campgrounds, but more about about less busy campgrounds and boondocking--National Forests and BLM areas, for example. Of course common sense is always the bottom line!
 
Dahlia47":3gfg4kg7 said:
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Any new suggestions? Any new divices? Ideas? Experiences?
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Much has changed over the years, yet there's still that element out there we all need to be aware of. The question becomes: What part of security are you trying to improve?

I'm always looking at personal (family/friends) security and how I can improve. This is my greatest area of concern.
Since my camper (truck camper) is always with us, camper security is basic for us, though I do watch for new ways and if they apply for us.
Site is a strange issue for me and look at lighting mostly as it leads into personal security. One of those for me I like improvement.

So, what is it you wish to improve?
 
I believe you on the bear spray!

While Christmas shopping I found something for my grown kids. Kid 1 doesnt have an alarm the car. Its a 1995. I found a personal alarm. I put it in the stocking. Got one for kid 2. Kid 2 is a kayaker. Hopefully someone can hear it somewhere on the lake or river. I will have the kids test them.
On my TTT I have reuger stickers on the windows. And I do carry. I trained, practiced and was brought up to use a fire arm carefully. And I also have an alarm on my vehicle. Triple warning! Oh! And a dog!

Im thinking of addjng those rechargable motion sensor lights. This one has been debatable due to me enjoying the dark sky and star gazing.

I could go old school and run some trip wire with cans attached??? :thinking:
 
I could go old school and run some trip wire with cans attached??? :thinking:
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And a deer pops it off and scares the crap out of you.

I think you should quit worrying about this and go camping. It's not a problem.

Tony
 
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