Hey gang, thought I'd get your opinion as I'm second guessing myself.
I have an older pop up camper paid $750. So, we're not talking big bucks, but still enough. I have property up in Michigan. I decided to leave my camper up there year around. There are about 4-6 houses within 2 miles. Not completely remote yet I'm tucked back in the woods a bit. My nearest neighbor is about 200 yards away. They're an older couple and seem nice enough. Now that you have the background let me ask my question.
Should I work hard to secure the popup? I've left nothing of real value in the camper. It's chained to the nearest large tree around the bumper. Hitch has a lock on it, but if someone digs around in the storage container located on the tongue they'll likely find the crank handle. The storage containers not locked. various poles for the awning a yard carpet etc. The lid of roof of the camper is latched but not locked.
I'm of two minds. Secure it to the max. Or, leave it kind of secured, but easy enough to open if someone is so inclined. That way they won't damage the camper trying hard to get in.
I suppose they could simply damage it for the sake of damage, but there's not much I can do about that.
What do you all think? Should I make a return trip back up this fall to secure down or just wait till next spring and see how it made it from the two legged critters?
I have an older pop up camper paid $750. So, we're not talking big bucks, but still enough. I have property up in Michigan. I decided to leave my camper up there year around. There are about 4-6 houses within 2 miles. Not completely remote yet I'm tucked back in the woods a bit. My nearest neighbor is about 200 yards away. They're an older couple and seem nice enough. Now that you have the background let me ask my question.
Should I work hard to secure the popup? I've left nothing of real value in the camper. It's chained to the nearest large tree around the bumper. Hitch has a lock on it, but if someone digs around in the storage container located on the tongue they'll likely find the crank handle. The storage containers not locked. various poles for the awning a yard carpet etc. The lid of roof of the camper is latched but not locked.
I'm of two minds. Secure it to the max. Or, leave it kind of secured, but easy enough to open if someone is so inclined. That way they won't damage the camper trying hard to get in.
I suppose they could simply damage it for the sake of damage, but there's not much I can do about that.
What do you all think? Should I make a return trip back up this fall to secure down or just wait till next spring and see how it made it from the two legged critters?