Shocking RV Attack! What you need to know to Stay Safe. 

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I was nearly a victim of a ploy at a rest stop when I was staying there overnight. What typically happens is a male and a female will pretend that they are in a very loud argument and she will act as though she is being attacked, but this is just to get you to come out of your RV and when you do, the male will attempt to engage with you or when you go to comfort and protect the woman, the other party will slip into your RV and ransack it. When this happened to me I had a feeling it was a scam and so I started yelling at them through my window to stop it and told them that I was calling the police. They quickly got into their vehicle and drove off, and I left as well. They found me driving down the highway and the male was in the passenger seat and started cursing at me.

It sounds like you're saying that you should always be prepared to move on to another truckstop, rest area, or gas station. Therefore, have extra meals and snacks and never run fuel too low before refilling.

Omgosh! Sherri skipping around like the average person who’s not paying attention! That had me crackin up cause that’s SO ME! 😂😂 This was a good lesson in remembering to stay aware of my surroundings. Also, awesome example of how easy it is to sneak into an RV, because like Jon, I also would think the RV would move at least a little bit when someone’s stepping into it. Much needed info💕

I lock my doors at my house while I mow the lawn or go to the shed😊. My family thought I locked them out deliberately. But it’s a reflex

You should always be on high alert at rest stops no matter what you are riding in! Thanks for your information you guys!❤

Thank you for sharing this important information. Sometimes we get a little too comfortable and forget it’s still a crazy world out here when we’re not in our safe place.

This is one of your BEST videos!! Nothing but solid information with learned experience behind it. Thankyou for reminding us to STAY FROSTY!

I also always carry some good Mace inside my truck and I am license to carry in most states in the US, the states that I’m not I either avoid them or I only get out to get fuel and leave. We try not to never stay at a truck stop or Cracker Barrel or even a Walmart parking lot.

Grew up in Southern Baltimore. I do the same looking and keeping myself aware of my surroundings. One thing I have learned is not to be complacent on the road. Love this video. When I fuel I usually keep a hand on the RV to feel adjustments or door opening/closing. Most of the times my wife stays inside while I fuel the rig up.

Our sincere prayers and best regards to the Weavers. Thank you, Sherri and John, for this important PSA.🙏🏾❤️

Good points. Always know your surroundings , always have your head on a swivel. Like Sherri, I too grew up in that big eastern city. Stay vigilant, stay off your phone when walking around, and as you said, if the area looks sketchy, move on. And be ready to protect yourself. The old adage “ I’d rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6. Stay safe

Just a caution about using bear spray inside the rig. We were discussing this in the Ekko group (in a bear in the rig context) and someone pointed out that it's a wide spray and will get into everything and wreck your electronics. They recommended a narrow stream pepper spray inside the rig.

Sherri and John, I love your RV CHANNEL! Love your teaching and coaching style on RV safety! We don’t own an RV yet, but are getting ready to take a big step and are considering how we can do it with our 2 dogs. Not sure we’d full time. Lots to consider! Thank you for ALL the beneficial information in your videos!!! 😊😊

Thank you for posting this. I literally just had a situation happen at a rest stop and a laundrymat last week in the morning. Yes, trust your gut.

A great video full of common sense ideas. God bless and keep you both safe. Thank you.

I am a 70 year old woman and I will be travelling by car on a 10 hour trip before stops with my 20 year old son. Normally there’s usually a group of about four adults travelling together so I am not concerned because we are always very alert as a group. He has some serious brain and spinal health issues that makes it dangerous for him to engage in physical altercations. He is also not so cautious of his surroundings as I would like for him to be. I don’t like the idea of him going into rest rooms alone, I think that I am going to order some pepper spray for him to protect himself with. That will at least give him the opportunity to get away from danger. I want him to be aware of his surroundings but I don’t want to scare him. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this topic. ❤

Great Video...and us as New Yorkers ( Ken not Pam)...we learn to be suspicious of everything...not in a paranoid way...but in an extra alert way.

You are so right on this, and with the way things have gotten you hear of this more and more now, I always keep my head on a swivel, I even tell the people in my church to do the same, situation awareness is key. Without going into a long story my DW and myself had reservation at a camp ground and when we got there both of us felt the gut feeling so we left, only to be follow but I watch them out of my side mirror. That was not good so after driving for about 7 hours to get there we had to drive another 6 or 7 more hours.

Liked this video. Very smart to not let us know what you really have for protection. Watched another couple and he not only said all the things he had, but showed them in his rv! Totally not a good idea. You used term OPSEC, so are you guys retired military? Are new subscriber!! Also veteran and new to driving class c rv.

The problem with those sprays is that you will be affected too. Berna guns is a great less lethal option. Also learning self defense like jiujitsu will help you get away and run if you are grabbed. Screaming also helps. Get peoples attention to what’s happening.

Oh my, yes keep your head on a swivel! Being prepared, do not be in the dark parts! Lol be safe

Great video content. Wife and I both are CCW holders and carry everywhere. It is sad, but it seems to have come to this....

Yes, it so important to keep your doors locked and head on the swivel. Very informative. Praying for the Weaver family🙏🏾

Thanks for the video 👍🏽

Nobody likes to be on the recieving end of ~ A Marine Grade Air Horn either as a deterrent. Also Blank Guns are legal most everywhere & they sound, look & throw fire out of the barrel.

You gave some good advice, could save a life. For non lethal that's more effective than pepper spray, without the legal issues and mess bear spray can cause, I carry cans of Wasp & Hornet Spray. Aim for the eyes and it will stop both 2 legged and 4 legged threats in their tracks. I've also invested in some very loud mini bicycle alarms that sense motion. Can be discreetly attached to RV doors or camping gear around my campsite. When they move, I know, so does everyone else in the area. They are why I still have my remote solar panels. Also have some small personal alarms that have a belt clip, and a trigger pin attached to a thin strap. Pull the pin and things get really loud, won't stop till pin is put back into it's small hole or battery dies. I wear one of these when at Rest Stops, Gas Stations, often around campsite. When sleeping I can also have them discreetly strapped to doors and windows. making sure no one gets in without my knowing. And I sleep With my lethal options, so anyone who dares to enter may be ending their criminal career. Better judged by 12, than carried by 6. I choose to be the survivor, not a statistic.

Good tips. Thank you for sharing with us.

Great advice, love you guys. thumbs up!

This is a very good video!!! Not everyone is for the city and they are easy picking!!!

50 years ago I left a mop handle on my steps to get the brush head. I lived in the city. When I came back the handle was gone. No one in sight 🤦‍♀️

Very nice video, thank you. 😊

Great video! Thanks for sharing tips to keep everyone safe.. We Always shut windows and lock Both locks and of coarse we Both have CCW's. I Always trust my Gut (Kerin) even around some people...Energy never lies...

Great video 📹...We can never be to careful 😬🏕

That yoga app guy is "errrywhere."😂

Thank you. I'm so sorry. God bless you.

Hi Amped to Glamp 👋💜 Be safe out there. ☺️

I was air force and my husband was army.

Cool video Brooklyn is in the house

All good tips. While most rest areas are safe 99% of the time it’s always good to be prepared. We have also learned that it’s good to hang with the big trucks that are also parked for the night. Most truck drivers are like a brotherhood/sisterhood and their presence helps.

Thank you for addressing the elephant in the room.

Stay safe

Check out these non lethal weapon by Byrna. I heard you can take them anywhere in the US and Canada.

What kind of gimbal or smart phone stabilizer are you using

Just think about rest stops as home base for serial killers and perverts, your just visiting.

I have asked this before on another channel and did not get a response. My question is: How do you get by with a lethal weapon on board when many campgrounds tell you that they do not allow fireworks or firearms on their property at any time? Do you not tell them that you have a firearm when asked or lie on the rules sheet when you sign up for that specific campground? Or do you just avoid campgrounds that specifically say in their terms that they don’t allow firearms of any type?

Carry, carry, and carry! Rest area prone to human trafficking as well.

the second amendment will keep you safe so take full advantage of that AND STOP LISTENING TO THOSE TRYING TO TAKE THAT RIGHT AWAY

Hi Sherri & John. 😊 New follower here. I really enjoy your channel, I also follow you on IG. Have A Great Day! Peace & Blessings~ ✌🏽