Common sense is, of course, never wasted. Be wary of the tenderloin
districts of big cities, but if you must go pub crawling there, look
for commercial parking lots or make friends with and bribe a local or
two.
Chain/lock your spare tire to the trailer. Use a tongue lock and/or
chain a wheel to prevent total disappearance if you leave the trailer
unattached and unattended. Immobilizing a wheel seems best, as that
discourages the fun some miscreant might have by removing your chocks
(always carry a bunch) and watching the rig roll away.
Transient areas seem the safest: motel lots, RV/campgrounds, mall
parking lots (!), marinas (certainly), etc.
Truth be known, anymore I rarely leave the boat anywhere except in the
water or someone's driveway. Towing with a full size van, I find it no
hassle to take the rig wherever I go. Takes two parking spaces, but
that usually only creates a longer walk through a parking lot; good
for the body.
Regards,
Bill Combs WWP 19 #439 (Aug 1987) "Ursa Minor" Fort Walton Beach FL
ttursine@gnt.net
> If I may be so bold as to impose on your good will. I believe that as a
> veteran trailer tower you could give us some advice on matter of Potter
> security while traveling/camping out of home port.
> Wife is planning a cruise (trailered) through New England coast this summer
> and cross country to California following year.
> I am truly interested in any comments you can provide in this matter. As we
> may leave the P19 in some motels, campgrounds and marina's while we sightsee
> ashore. Possibly return to it late at night after running amuck late into
> the evening.
> Best Solar Fry P19 # 1028, "Elusive Margin" Pompano Beach, FL Florida
> Weather: Temp 68 F Cloudy, wind NNE 15 - 25 MPH Gusting to 35, Seas 5 - 8'