Newbie RVers often worry about their gear getting stolen while away from their campsite (or while they're sleeping). While their concerns are logical, they may not be entirely warranted. 

A recent post in our RV Lifestyle Facebook group had overwhelmingly positive responses regarding campground theft. Here's what the post said:

"Is theft a problem with RV camping? Especially with the outside storage bins?"

The more than 200 comments contained more "I've never had a problem" type comments than we expected. It seems that the consensus is theft is NOT a big problem.

However, that doesn't mean theft doesn't occur in campgrounds! In fact, some of the commenters share how things were stolen from their campsite. 

It's also important to note that most RVers take precautions to ensure their things aren't stolen. That, of course, plays a big role in them never having a problem. 

So, here are some campsite theft prevention tips you can employ!

7 Campsite Theft Prevention Tips

Campground theft may not be rampant, but employing the following campsite theft prevention tips is still a good idea. 

The thing to remember is that most thieves are rather lazy. Or, I suppose you can argue that they prefer to work smarter, not harder. That means they go for the easiest targets. A few preventative measures can go a long way in deterring a thief.  

PSST! At the end, we share 5 Big Campground Dangers you do need to be aware of. Plus, safety gadgets for EVERY DANGER RVers face.