If you would like to read about the real-life scenario I referred to in this video, here is the link to the page at my website: www.suburbancamping.com/safety
So informative, yet practical and well covered. Thank you for covering the bases the way you do. I’m a why person. You certainly address the questions I have. Thank you!!!
Securing the items inside while traveling is high on my list now. I've always drove around my 4runner with the seats down and everything tossed in. My wife and I were driving back from hunting and I randomly decided to put the rear seat up for travel. On the way home a drunk driver in a f350 dually and horse trailer pulled out in front of us while we were going 50mph. There was no time to brake and we t-boned him. Thankfully the gear hit the rear seat backs and stopped it, but it bent the brackets pretty bad.
My tip is car batteries and large lithium batteries have bleed over. I see so many suv & van builds with people sleeping either on top of the batteries in a build or with it right by their head. Stay save and ensure the battery is enclosed and not next to you head.
Great safety list, especially the spare key. That is something not often thought about. Kids and dogs can easily hit the automatic lock button. Have you ever had an issue with the vehicle exhaust damaging the rear cargo box or your gear? The photo used for the video looks like the Utah Salt Flats 😁 I’m in SLC.
Hello Jennifer. Thanks for the comment! Yes, the spare key was the last thing I came up with on my list. Took many trips without it, but now very glad I have it! I have never had an issue with exhaust damaging anything stored in the hitch cargo carrier. But dust is definitely a factor back there! Yes, very similar terrain and another place they also try and set land speed records!
Looped cables and cable locks are insecure. I locked my expensive bicycle to the wall in my garage using a combination padlock and a looped cable. The padlock failed and jammed. So I looked for the weakest point. I assumed it was the loop connection. Using a pair of side cutters, I removed the plastic covering and exposed the connection. The connection was nothing more than a soft compressed aluminum tube that was easy to remove withe the side cutters. So one with a pair of cheap side cutters can easily remove a so called Superman like braided stainless steel cable.
Good point Linda. There is a trade off for sure. If having every entry and exit locked is the highest priority, then be sure to have an emergency hammer handy!
seems like alot of trouble to go through to secure your gear, and to me that would take away the fun of the adventure. I do get the concept tho, but i just thinks its overkill and i just try to make sure im in a fairly safe place anyways...where's your faith in mankind ? sounds kinda paranoid...
If you would like to read about the real-life scenario I referred to in this video, here is the link to the page at my website: www.suburbancamping.com/safety
Excellent video on the awareness on being safe. I don't think I've seen enough of these kinds of videos. I appreciate you making this for all of us!
You are welcome! Thanks for the positive feedback. safety first !
That was a lot of good information. Lots of reminders. And live the well thought out 'How to secure your gear' portion.
Thanks heaps.
You are welcome Cheryl! As always, thanks for the positive feedback!
So informative, yet practical and well covered. Thank you for covering the bases the way you do. I’m a why person. You certainly address the questions I have. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the time you took to say this. It makes all the work I put into these videos worth it.
Appreciate the public service you performed by sharing with us how you go about your process. Thank you!
I appreciate you saying that and you are welcome!
Thank you! This was very helpful. Even though I am a seasoned camper, I picked up some great new safety tips.
You are welcome! Thanks for the comment.
Always play “what if”. Great video!
Thank you Mike! I appreciate you taking the time to say that.
Very useful tips. Again Thank you!
You are welcome and thanks again!
Securing the items inside while traveling is high on my list now. I've always drove around my 4runner with the seats down and everything tossed in. My wife and I were driving back from hunting and I randomly decided to put the rear seat up for travel. On the way home a drunk driver in a f350 dually and horse trailer pulled out in front of us while we were going 50mph. There was no time to brake and we t-boned him. Thankfully the gear hit the rear seat backs and stopped it, but it bent the brackets pretty bad.
Thanks for sharing this. I am glad you and your wife are OK.
Great video!
Thank you!
Those are really great rules. Thank you.
Thanks Robyn! I appreciate the comment!
My tip is car batteries and large lithium batteries have bleed over. I see so many suv & van builds with people sleeping either on top of the batteries in a build or with it right by their head. Stay save and ensure the battery is enclosed and not next to you head.
Good tip Karen. Thanks for sharing. Battery safety probably is a vide in and of itself!
Good checklist to have in mind.
Thanks!
Great safety list, especially the spare key. That is something not often thought about. Kids and dogs can easily hit the automatic lock button.
Have you ever had an issue with the vehicle exhaust damaging the rear cargo box or your gear?
The photo used for the video looks like the Utah Salt Flats 😁 I’m in SLC.
Hello Jennifer. Thanks for the comment! Yes, the spare key was the last thing I came up with on my list. Took many trips without it, but now very glad I have it! I have never had an issue with exhaust damaging anything stored in the hitch cargo carrier. But dust is definitely a factor back there! Yes, very similar terrain and another place they also try and set land speed records!
Wow....very informative....thanks
You are welcome! Thank you for watching and for commenting.
@@SuburbanCamping Im still trying to figure out AC for my denali.....without relying on engine running.
I recently bought a 12 volt fan I use with my deep cycle battery. It helps!
.38 or .357 snub nose...now your checklist is complete.
Definitely options!
Haha no way glock 45 and a mossberg 590
Looped cables and cable locks are insecure. I locked my expensive bicycle to the wall in my garage using a combination padlock and a looped cable. The padlock failed and jammed. So I looked for the weakest point. I assumed it was the loop connection. Using a pair of side cutters, I removed the plastic covering and exposed the connection. The connection was nothing more than a soft compressed aluminum tube that was easy to remove withe the side cutters. So one with a pair of cheap side cutters can easily remove a so called Superman like braided stainless steel cable.
Totally agree Mike! That is how my first cargo box went goodbye! Now, I use hexagonal chains whenever I can.
How would one reconcile safety, and the back window not being locked (for quick escape)?
Good point Linda. There is a trade off for sure. If having every entry and exit locked is the highest priority, then be sure to have an emergency hammer handy!
Please link your page in the description or pin it in the comments. I'd like to read the story you mentioned.
Hello Chris. I just pinned a comment with this link: www.suburbancamping.com/safety. Thanks!
seems like alot of trouble to go through to secure your gear, and to me that would take away the fun of the adventure. I do get the concept tho, but i just thinks its overkill and i just try to make sure im in a fairly safe place anyways...where's your faith in mankind ? sounds kinda paranoid...
I appreciate the feedback
Obviously his faith in mankind would have failed twice since he had his gear stolen twice. LOL.