[pct-l] trailhead break-ins/security

[Edward Anderson]

Shon,
I have a solution that I sometimes use with my Adventurewagen Van Camper.  If I have parked it in a questionable place for a few days, I just pull all the curtains closed and leave the radio on and one of the low wattage florescent lights on the entire time. I run both off the large deep-cycle auxiliary batteries. More than enough energy needed is provided by the sun as I have solar panels on the roof. Of course, I have to park where there is enough sun. The batteries store enough for this for a couple of days even if there is little or no sun. I realize that this approach won't work with a regular car. Perhaps you need a camper with solar. My water for the shower is also heated by the sun - a solar water heater, of my own design, is also on the roof. It has both a thermometer and a gage. This saves water - I can adjust the water temperature to my comfort level before starting the shower. I also take solar showers while on the trail. Since I
 usually ride a horse, I rarely go into towns as the hikers do. 
MendoRider-Hiker 
 

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 From: shon mcganty <smcganty at yahoo.com>
To: "pct-l at backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net> 
Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 9:53 AM
Subject: [pct-l] trailhead break-ins
  
I'm thinking about a hike this summer of the Tahoe Rim Trail, and while researching were I can park a car, I found a trail journal of a guy who said where he parked, but returned to find his car window smashed and clean cloths taken.  Another reader posted a suggestion to leave the car doors unlocked.
 
At first that seams like an invitation for a thief to choose your car, taking the radio, hot wire the engine or what ever.  
I was wondering what other opinions are out there in the hiking community.  Thoughts?
 
Or, does anyone live in the Truckee or Reno area, I could pay $$ to park my car and take a bus to the trail.
 
thanks.
 
Shon
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