Staying safe while sleeping

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  1. asphaltreptile311

    asphaltreptile311 Road Train Member

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    Any advice on how to stay safe at truck stops or places to avoid parking?
     
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  3. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    If you see vehicles all around sitting on blocks I would avoid parking there. There are no 100% safe parking places. Not sure what to add otherwise.
     
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  4. dptrucker

    dptrucker Road Train Member

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    Pay attention to whats around you and whats going on. Keep everything locked.
     
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  5. MOGLAR

    MOGLAR Heavy Load Member

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    Stay at a truck stop. Do not in any circumstance park in a nearby EMPTY lot etc. This is for populous areas and cities. Don't do it. I don't care if the truck stop is 30 miles away.

    We're are living in dangerous times. You need to make sure you are in a good location to park.
     
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  6. Blackshack46

    Blackshack46 Road Train Member

    Advice, use a ratcheting cargo strap, 1-1/2 will do. Wrap it around both door handles and ratchet it till taught.

    There isn't a person on this earth that will get the door open with that set up. The only other option for a mischievous person is to break the window. But you'll be at the ready.
     
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  7. dngrous_dime

    dngrous_dime Road Train Member

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    Don't forget to pee on your front tires, to mark your territory....
     
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  8. 28

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    Never had any real trouble ....
     
  9. cjb logistics

    cjb logistics Heavy Load Member

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    "And this is why we cannot allow them to take our freedom"; of course they will past a law that forbids use from carrying them even with permits!
     
  10. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I've never had any trouble, nor have my daughters when they ride along with me.
     
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