Safe Parking in Urban Areas

JohnnyBananas

Hi All,

I’m planning my first motorhome trip around Ireland. I’m concerned about parking the vehicle and leaving unattended in urban areas. I would think a motorhome parked in public would say “I’m full of valuables” to a thief. Can I ask experienced motorhomers on general guidelines to follow in order to minimise risk of breaking and entry. (eg should one always park at a city campsite and walk/cycle into town).

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for all responses.

stapeler

I have a plastic coated wire rope which I lock between the two front door handles then I exit the main door, here I've got a fiamma lock which is locked from the outside so in theory the doors shouldn't be accessible. At least while parked in a built up area somebody may be more noticeable trying to gain access through a window.
As reguards where to park there's nowhere 100% safe. A public carpark where there's a bit of activity is my preferred option.

killalanerr

its on occasions like this my alarm comes in to its own,but i still would not be parking up any quite side streets