Protecting your home when traveling in your RV

Going on a vacation or a long road trip is one of the best experiences in life but it could become one of the worst if you don’t protect your home without wheels. All too often people leave tell tale signs that they are away, practically inviting a potential robber to help themselves. But there are some things you can do to ensure that your home stays safe and sound and you can rest easy knowing that you have taken all of the necessary precautions.

The first thing to do is to have the post office hold your mail and the newspaper delivery do the same. It is a big red flag if your mail and paper box are bursting at the seems. Also have a neighbor or friend come by as often as possible to make sure there are no take out menu’s or coupons left on or around the door. Thieves will often leave these and come back around to see which ones are still there.

Also you will want to set your lights onto timer switches. These are a very inexpensive investment that makes your home appear to have people residing in it even when you are away.

This next step might sound obvious but it is incredibly important and that is to make sure that all of your doors and windows are locked. This includes the basement windows, windows on the second floor, and even screen doors. Burglars aren’t wanting to do break into somewhere difficult, the easier the better so don’t make it easier for them.

And last but not least don’t broadcast your departure. What I mean by this is in today’s ever connected society it is tempting to blast your vacation plans on twitter, write up an itinerary on Facebook, and post pictures of you and your family at each new campground on instagram but try to hold off bragging about your vacation until you are home. It’s like a personal invite to potential burglars to come raid your house.

So follow these easy precautions and hopefully you will secure your home and protect your valuables.