RV Couple Hijacked In Their Motorhome While Camping -- ARE YOU SAFE?

Thank you. Didn't hear about this one. Lock my wife out at home once in a while. :( Habit to always lock it behind me. If I had an RV where I couldn't get to the driver's seat, doors locked and battery kill switch.

Thank you. 💯

I do not think anyone would get past our two dogs.

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Was the June 1 or July 1? Canada day is July 1st and is their independence day. I have crossed into Canada many times. A couple times I had a rifle because I was going hunting. I declared it at the border and showed them my Canadian hunting license. The rifle was broken and the bullets were in a lockbox. They didn't have any issue and I proceeded. However that was a long time ago. I don't lock my doors when inside but I travel with dogs.

While I am driving I don't lock the door incase of emergency but not sure if I should lock it. Also things could happen when stop at rest stops etc. Have to be aware of what's going on around you.

Like you said it probably happened to fast to react and once the rv was moving it was probably too dangerous to do anything…but pray

I have a self converted minivan camper. My PJs have pockets, I sleep with the van key in my pocket. It is an old style key with no buttons so it wont unlock if i roll on it. I also just bought a 1983 sunline trailer. It doesn't have a locking doorknob, probably not original but it doesn't lock. Tomorrow I am putting a residential deadbolt on it. I also have a hitch lock so it cant be taken without some effort.

Situational Awareness is free. It is so important today to always take in your surroundings, regardless of how safe you may feel.

Thanks for sharing! Always protect yourself and love ones as much as you can!

I live three hours from Lloydminster. I live rural and understand the RCMP will not be at my door within two minutes of calling for help. That being said I haven’t locked my doors in the thirty years since I moved out of Edmonton. Crime can and does happen anywhere. Situational awareness staying in or by groups is a good idea. Don’t be that sitting duck all alone in a dark parking lot. Lloyd has its ‘issues’ for sure. Do your research and know where you’re going. In northern Alberta as well as the mountain parks I’d be more concerned about a bear breaking into your RV.

how do i live in lloydminster and i am hearing about this on your channel lol

Its likely a drugged out transient worker as we have 2 refineries in lloydminster one making ashalt for roads best in the world fyi. Then the big boy upgrader where we make everthing from hydrogen, propane and everthing inbetween with the fractionator taking the crude up to 2000Centigrade. anyway i digress we just had a massive turnaround where they had to refurbish all off them in the last 2months. Lots of out of towners around 5k for a city of 25k that is a lot. however we do have some local skid marks that would totally do this also.

Also we have guns up hear lots of them most are just for hunting i sport my 300mag Weatherby for hunting moose, deer and elk. 12gag shoot guns for clays and bird hunting. All farmers have guns I have never been on a farm without guns.

Hello Izzy. We like your channel and watch all the time. But maybe take the sunglasses off for the videos? It’s kind of hard to connect when we can’t make eye contact. Just my two cents. Love your channel.

Wow, how important it is to pay attention to your surroundings at all times! 😊

Canada Day is July 1st. It’s like your July 4th. It’s usually a long weekend and lots of people go camping. Lloyd Minster is right on the Alberta/Saskatchewan border. I always keep the cab doors locked on my class c and have my keys put away. If I’m out of eyesight of my rv it’s locked up. Not sure what I would do if someone came in.

I have a large magnet with a row of new butcher knives in the center of my 23 ft class C and grew up on the farm and have grandchildren I want to see get married
What do you think

I refuse to be unarmed, especially when on the road. I do all my travel here in AZ and NM.

Fear, fear, fear. Don’t drive your RV thru intersections because someone may run a red light. Don’t drive in the rain, the road maybe slick. Don’t drive in populated areas you may get hijacked. Don’t drive in Yellowstone or Glacier because you may be attached by a bear. Yes be aware of your situation but stuff happens no reason to go to extremes. Situational awareness is the key to protecting yourself and property. But you can’t prepare for every possible event that may affect you. Get out and travel enjoy the 95.9% of the places and people you meet. Use your common sense. But don’t be afraid of living life to the fullest.

Saskatchewan and Alberta are north of Montana

Oh you’re in Maryland? You’re surrounded by criminals. 😅

We’ve learned noy to leave valuables out while camping. We use a cable and lock to secure our grill and propane tanks. Our compartments are locked when we aren’t using them and the Rv is locked whenever we’re away from it.

"The Highway of Tears is a 725-kilometer stretch of Highway 16 in British Columbia, Canada, between Prince George and Prince Rupert. The term was first used in 1998 at a vigil in Terrace for six missing women, and the highway has been unofficially called the Highway of Tears for years. More than 40 people, mostly Indigenous women and girls, have gone missing or been murdered along the route since 1969"

What about the good ole steering wheel club, while parked?

Yes we keep our Rv locked When we leave, we lock it. When we go bike riding, we lock it. When we stop at a rest area, we lock it. Crime is everywhere. We have to be aware of our surroundings. Actually, I trust no one. Gotta stay safe. Great video.

You are right about guns over there not being aloud.
My mom’s cousin who since passed lived over the border of Canada and Detroit and when we went to visit our car was checked for guns and fruit and all. They said no guns were aloud. But I haven’t heard about this story at all. I sure am glad the police officer is ok and I hope the people are ok as well. I think I would be in panic mode if it happened to me. It’s sad it happened. Thank you for the news on this and the video.

I never ever leave the egnishion key in place, plus I disconnect the batterie with the interupter. Mind you it takes me a little longer to het away, if I need to flee.

great content, be a responsible gun owner practice !

As a Canadian, our country has become less safe for an assortment of reasons, many associated with mental illness and the lack of services being provided to those in need of help, due primarily to Government cuts on both a Provincial and Federal level. This situation however sounds like an act of desperation, not a targeted attack on the RV owner. The assailant entered the campground looking to escape law enforcement and panicked which lead to the hijacking’s and subsequent fallout. This could have just as easily been a carjacking had the pursuit happened in a different location. Hoping everyone involved is ok.

Must have left the keys in or near the ignition, so the perp could steal and drive the unit.

IF IN THE US, There would be a sudden mess inside around the driver seat location that ServePro would need to be called to clean up plus maybe some newly formed holes needing attention. If in Canada then the only other option is to say "pretty please stop" or maybe as a last resort a meat cleaver !

That's a tough question 🤔... maybe a Steel Door Frame and Steel Door with Dead Bolts between the Master Bedroom area and the main Coach area. There are separate ESCAPE WINDOW options available in the Bedroom Area. Extreme but might be worth it, especially for Senior Citizens who might have limited abilities to defend themselves inside their own RV or Home. A "CB Radio with a Power MIC" for EMERGENCY Calls-for-help located in the Master Bedroom area also might provide a way of communicating when Cell Signals are weak or not available.

When finished setting up, the keys come out of the ignition switch and go into my pocket. Anytime we go away from the RV it is locked. Also, even when on the move, the door is locked. Not even Usain Bolt can run 60MPH but there are stop signs and traffic lights. Failing that, if necessary, I have other methods of stopping a bad guy 🙂

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Situational awareness is always the key. I’m constantly watching.

Traveling in Canada, we were much more afraid of wildlife than humans. We felt much safer there than in the US.

Crime is everywhere and situational awareness will keep you safe if you trust your instincts. If you don’t trust or like a situation, move or leave.

Boy it sure does happen in Canada. I live in Calgary, and my goodness our crime rate has gone up . We even lock our home door when at home, it's a pretty sad world we live in now.We lock our coach even when fueling up the coach. Our Canada Day ison July 1 just like your July 4rth celebration. Thanks for posting this kind of stuff it's good to have knowledge of the things that go on especially when rving.

Thank you both, we appreciate your unbiased approach to this. I see when the newbies get on they like to slam one thing or another, the two of you are on the top of my list, safe travels out there and keep your heads on a SWIVEL.............

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It happens in Canada but a lot less. I think if you think about it for a minute you'll know why.
Yes towards the West are those provinces you mentioned.
Canada Day (Like July 4th), a celebration on July 1st.
Let me cover another piece of information, we do get summer we don't live in igloos. The Loonie is the Canadian Dollar, replacing the dollar bill with a coin. Come visit.

Where were you staying at Ocean city what camp ground ? And how did you like it

Nope, I watch two different newscasts every night here in Canada and haven’t heard anything about this. Definitely a rarity that anyone is being hijacked here let alone in a campground. Guns are for hunting and home protection. I’ve camped, travelled and lived all over the world as a single female and the only place I worry about my safety is the US because of the out of control gun situation. The rest of the time, I lock my car and my house, keep valuables safely stowed and stay aware of my surroundings and enjoy life.

I will never be in CA. My firearms are not allowed. Neither am I.

Former military as well my husband and I need to get out of the habit that when he’s with me watch my surroundings because I don’t as much. I am trying to train myself to watch all the time . Yes always lock doors no matter what and watch out always. I actually would recommend cameras outside Rv just like at home to make things safer . Always great content Izzy and MJ love your videos

Love you two so much, always informative and sharing of your experiences. Safest travels to you both.

Thanks for all of yall videos I've learned so much from them instead of learned the hard way and have something happen to you to learn how to react just watching yall is helping so many people Thanks again

Thanks for all the good suggestions.
Canada Day (July 1) is the Canadian equivalent to our July 4.

If im in the rv and its not bedtime im not used to locking the door. If he just ran in he would have gotten mine too. Wow

Let him in the driver seat…….
Heavy flashlight or the good ol’ cast iron pan🤷🏼‍♀️

Don’t leave the keys by the ignition and that way they couldn’t just jump in if you accidentally leave your door unlock