What do you do when someone parks in your spot?

Generally, the solution to people parking in your space is:

Ask the person to move, if you know who they are or who they are a guest of.
Ask the landlord if there is a specific tow company people should call to have cars removed, or if they want you to call them directly so they can have the car towed.

What to do if someone tries to steal your RV?

People are less likely to snoop around your trailer and try to steal something if it looks like someone is inside. Keep a light on or turn the radio on while you are away to trick people into thinking someone is home. You can also close the curtains so that no one has the opportunity to evaluate your items.

Can a person take off with your RV?

Worse yet is finding out that someone has taken off with your entire RV. RV theft is incredibly common. Even RV storage facilities are known to have been ransacked by criminals who are trying to make money off of your things. These crimes aren’t restricted to a particular time of day and could happen to anyone on the road.

What happens if you leave your trailer hitch unprotected?

Leaving your trailer hitch unprotected is one of the worst things you can do and compromise your RV security. One of the most common ways RVs are stolen is for someone to simply attach a truck to your trailer and drive off.

Is it OK to Park an RV at a truck stop?

If you make sure you observe the rules of truckers, you’ll be fine. Be courteous, park straight and be gone by mid-morning if you choose to park here. One of the benefits of truck stops is that you can meet some interesting people and learn about the culture that’s developed from these stops.

What to do if your car is towed from private property?

If your car was towed from private property, under common law the tow company cannot refuse to release the vehicle until you pay their fees. Call police, if necessary, to get your vehicle back without payment, as this is considered a civil matter. The tow company may later initiate small claims court proceedings against you, but this rarely occurs.

What kind of car is towed behind a motorhome?

“The cars that are towed behind motorhomes are ‘toads.’ ‘Sticks and bricks’ refers to a permanent house. ‘Class As’ are the bus-like vehicles, ‘Class B’ are vans, ‘Class C’ are the ones that have a truck cab attached to an RV chassis, and ‘fifth wheels’ are the big ones you see pulled by trucks.”

Can a tow company refuse to release a car?

Yes. It’s the same right any property owner has to remove unauthorized cars parked on their home driveway. If your car was towed from private property, under common law the tow company cannot refuse to release the vehicle until you pay their fees.

Is it bad to be on the road in an RV?

Being on the road in an RV can mean being far away from your regular doctors and your insurer’s network of medical providers and facilities. “Health insurance is the problem, not health care,” says retiree Nancy Fasoldt. “There are doctors everywhere, but the cost can kill you because of the insurance.