trailer broken into again

annie oakly · 09-23-2015, 07:26 AM

Well it time to move the trailer had it broken into again.

they broke both doors.
going out on Saturday to get measurement for new doors
Anybody out the Mission Chilliwack area know of a good storage area.
Looking at the one in Mission down by the river.
It is closer to home, but I am not liking the idea of hauling threw town

mike837go · 09-23-2015, 07:30 AM

Ouch!

How bad? Anything serious stolen/broken (other than the doors)?

I don't get it. What could anyone want in a parked-for-storage trailer?

**norty1** · 09-23-2015, 08:10 AM

Why would someone be so dumb as to break into both doors? Did they think it was a duplex?

**JFlightRisk** · 09-23-2015, 08:20 AM

Really sorry to hear of your experience. It does make you feel violated. Had our MH broken into years ago. I can relate.

DeeBee · 09-23-2015, 09:25 AM

Very sorry to hear that happened to you. Ten years ago we owned a Casita. We kept it at a storage area near us with lots of other rvs. A homeless person broke into it and it looked as though he was living in it for a while. The office at the storage called us and told us to check our unit. Found a gun behind the microwave and an ax in the sink! Pretty scary!! Sold the unit not long afterwards. In our case there was no dead bolt...so he just had to pop the lock.

mothernaturesson · 09-23-2015, 01:22 PM

Wow, the again part really stinks! Killing some notions I had about Canada being so crime free compared to the States. Sorry and good luck.

Jagiven · 09-23-2015, 02:36 PM

Sounds like, you need to leave it unlocked.

How about a battery in the cargo with an on/off switch. Run a few wires to the doors, connected to a couple micro switches (normally open). Then connect it to a loud horn under the unit. When the door is opened, the circuit is complete and the horns goes off. This method would use no power just sitting there. Maybe add a timer so that you can determine what time the alarm went off at.

**norty1** · 09-23-2015, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeBee

Ten years ago we owned a Casita. We kept it at a storage area near us with lots of other rvs. A homeless person broke into it and it looked as though he was living in it for a while. The office at the storage called us and told us to check our unit. Found a gun behind the microwave and an ax in the sink! Pretty scary!! Sold the unit not long afterwards. In our case there was no dead bolt...so he just had to pop the lock.

Not much gpod be said about the storage company.

annie oakly · 09-23-2015, 06:39 PM

Hello
The ( B) did not take anything looking for money, will need to replace both doors on the trailer, I would love to hook up a hot wire to the batteries to the doors.
7 trailer were broken into this time all the same nothing stolen.
I do not have a back yard to park the trailer in or else it would be there.
I have been at this yard, for 18 yrs. no problem except now.
Time to move it. will have it moved by Nov 1 or sooner
I will be going out on Saturday and meeting up with the RV repair guy, he is going to measure the doors. and look for any other damage.
I guess I will not need to wait for the replacement locks,(Recall) both will be replace at once.
They have beef up the security but not enough (time to let a couple of dogs run around the yard at night.

VicS1950 · 09-23-2015, 08:14 PM

Having a break-in changes your perspective.

Not that you asked...

One incident in 18 years sounds like it's been generally safe to me.

Has the neighborhood gone downhill recently? If no, maybe it was one guy passing through.

Is the area well lit at night? If no and they add lighting that alone will help to deter future problems. In my experience with managing commercial building security, lighting improvements give the best bang for your buck when it comes to improving security.

"The devil you know is better than the devil you don't know" comes to mind as to moving to another storage lot. That is unless the new place has heads up better reputation and security.

Good luck. vic

annie oakly · 09-23-2015, 10:55 PM

This is the third time in 4 years. I like the location, but my insurance rate are going to kill me now for next year. They may not renew the policy unless I move the trailer
And it is a hour to get out to do anything to the trailer.
They have build a new fence, but It not enough, they are still getting in.
Going to look on Saturday a couple of places.
October is going to be a busy month.

RoyBraddy · 09-24-2015, 02:54 AM

X2 on OUCH!!!

I count my blessing everyday being able to park all of my trailers and things here at the house... One of the benefits of living in a somewhat rural area for sure...

I have heard some folks do like suggested above and not have any valuables in the trailer and just leave it unlocked...

Even just having a noticeable flashing small red light on the outside area near the door working from a motion detector circuit would probably help some... Might give the impression you have a remote alarm engaged... You could run this from a small solar panel...

Been very fortunate here at the house with my bigger battery banks and the propane tanks as well... My back porch lights up from a motion detector when anyone walks up into the back yard... When my lights come on late in the night my nearby good neighbor usually turns his on...

A friend of mine in another county here found a farm barn spot to rent out to park his trailer in. Its completely out of site sitting inside the barn...

Roy Ken

VicS1950 · 09-24-2015, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by annie oakly

This is the third time in 4 years. I like the location, but my insurance rate are going to kill me now for next year. They may not renew the policy unless I move the trailer
And it is a hour to get out to do anything to the trailer.
They have build a new fence, but It not enough, they are still getting in.
Going to look on Saturday a couple of places.
October is going to be a busy month.

Insurance and travel time is certainly a factor.

As Roy mentioned, in our area the decline of small farming has left many former farms with large empty buildings. Some of the owners in our area have taken in boats and trailers for inside storage. It might be worth asking around. Most don't advertise. If you find the right lead it can provide very reasonable safe storage.

vic

TWP723 · 09-24-2015, 07:33 AM

Wow! Why on earth would someone do that? Doesn't make sense. Unless they were on drugs or something...smdh

Higgy · 09-24-2015, 07:49 AM

Thats Not good

I live off 216st. Was this on the east side of town? I must admit, I always worry about things like that happening but im lucky enough to have a bit at the house to park it which helps. Had the tools stolen out of my truck when I first moved here but no trouble since then, fingers crossed it stays that way.

ykcamom · 09-24-2015, 09:49 AM

Sorry to hear about this. It sucks! We live in the Fraser Valley as well, but are able to park our trailer in the driveway. I hope you find a new storage place soon.

cekkk · 09-24-2015, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by norty1

Why would someone be so dumb as to break into both doors? Did they think it was a duplex?

Norty, having worked in criminal court I can tell you, you ain't seen nothin' yet!

annie oakly · 09-24-2015, 07:03 PM

This is out in Chilliwack just off the freeway Lick man Road, just behind the Tim Horton's
They must be been looking for Money, Nothing was stolen out of the trailer. Not even a warm coat in the closet.
I am over on the Haney Bypass in a town House so no parking for the trailer, it is too long to fit in the parking spot, the truck is there.

I had to take a picture of this two signs from Ontario, while visiting family
They have this all through town

Socco1 · 09-26-2015, 09:09 AM

Annie, that's terrible! Three times in four years??

I'd be looking for a new place to park after the second time. Thats funny (to me)- You remember that monster wind storm we had back in the end of August? It delayed our departure for a trip by two days. Not because of downed trees or damage, but because the lot keep the trailer at, lost power. The owners refused entry to everyone because their security system was off-line. At the time I was upset but I understood their intent. Looking back, I'm grateful that they did it. Hopefully you find a more secure location!

annie oakly · 09-26-2015, 10:11 AM

Hi There

Going out to trailer today, get doors measured, I will winterize it today also then looking at two new locations
Pain in the butt, truck going off the road on the 23rd Of October. going to Washington DC for a week for a wedding, going to be a busy month
May have to insure the truck for one Saturday.

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