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Not to put a damper on everything but just because someone is a camper doesn't mean they aren't a thief. Dont leave anything lying around that is valuable / irreplaceable / sentimental value (wife, husband) when you are not there. Lock it in the car or take it with you.

Saying that I've never had any trouble.

Did get a pair of underpants pinched once while on an Outward Bound course, but that could almost have been a favour too me. 

Quote: Originally posted by RB+Co on 01/6/2006

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Not to put a damper on everything but just because someone is a camper doesn't mean they aren't a thief. Dont leave anything lying around that is valuable / irreplaceable / sentimental value (wife, husband) when you are not there. Lock it in the car or take it with you.

Saying that I've never had any trouble.

Did get a pair of underpants pinched once while on an Outward Bound course, but that could almost have been a favour too me. 

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Sorry do you want me to return them to you??

Vicky

Quote: Originally posted by **button** on 01/6/2006

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someone on here said, to unpack everything so a thief cant go off with a bag of packed belongings

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THanks for that Button-  good plan!

Will deifnately unpack everything, and put bags in the car. Would never leave valuables lying around anyway.

Cant wait to get out there and do this!!!

Quote: Originally posted by princess_moomoo on 01/6/2006

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Quote: Originally posted by RB+Co on 01/6/2006

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Sorry do you want me to return them to you??

Vicky

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Are they clean now?

Are they still serviceable? It was 1981 when I lost them. Although I think I am still wearing some from the same set.

Quote: Originally posted by RB+Co on 01/6/2006

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Quote: Originally posted by princess_moomoo on 01/6/2006

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Quote: Originally posted by RB+Co on 01/6/2006

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Sorry do you want me to return them to you??

Vicky

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Are they clean now?

Are they still serviceable? It was 1981 when I lost them. Although I think I am still wearing some from the same set.

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i was only 4yrs then so maybe it wasnt your pants i stole!!!

vicky

I agree

99.9% of campers are excellent, you'll be fine go and enjoy.

If you look here:

http://www.rileyinnovations.co.uk/camping_security_anchor.htm

-- you'll find a "security peg" system.  Anyone wanting to steal the tent itself would either need to dig out long pegs, or cut away the peg eyelet.  I wouldn't bother on a regular campsite, but might use it if I were going to a festival-type event.

Mary

Hi All

Ive also been worried about the safety of our t/t, but also may bring our dog, which is a Doberman, only a baby though, would this be a prob do you think, as they are labelled as a dangerous dog!!!!  He is dangerous in the licking department though, licks everyone to death.....  Sould I pre-warn sites, although he will be on a lead?

Will a little padlock work on the zips, surely it will still zip un-open, as you have quessed I havnt a clue, new to the camping  fun!!!

Thanks

Hi there

A padlock on the tent would work however if someone wants into your tent then they'll just slash it

Jarm

Firstly, don't feel silly, as I always say the only silly question is the one you never ask..... (as proved by others grateful to yourself for asking the question)

Secondly, we have never had any trouble with stuff being nicked, and others have already commented campers look out for each other

Enjoy

hiya all,

just to show what great guys we have on these camp sites when camping in Scotland on very windy day our tent completely unpegged itself and would have blown away never to be seen again! (we had gone out for the day by the way) All our belongings were exposed. But when we get back in the evening our tent had been rescured put back up securely and nothing was missing. Someone on the site we didn't know did all that.

So don't worry have a great time

samantha