What should we do ???

herbenny

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In connection to a previous post I was stunned to find my campervan mirror cracked and broken on my way home from work tonight. It was fine this morning so its obvious its happened during the day. It was not on the road side so therefore its has and when someone has walked past ( would hate to think its been done deliberate ) but I have a feeling it was. I am not lucky enough to have a drive or garage, so therfore the camper is parked on a road surrounded by trees etc. There are constantly people walking past in particular, as its fairly busy road leading to shops, schools etc. I know its just a mirror and it can be replaced but just feel upset thinking that this could of been done deliberatly. Our camper is nothing much (very old renault trafic), but me and my husband put our heart and soul into it and its ours....we dont have much but this is ours!!!!!....After the most traumatic start of the year we decided to throw caution to the wind and buy this camper and its broughts us so many happy times in such a short space of time and we spend hours and hours making plans on when and where to go next. So I know I am quite sentimental about it, hence my decision. we have the opportunity of parking it somewhere safe with other caravans and campers. This place is probably a good half hour away, I like the idea of it being locked up and no one being able to tamper with it and cause any damage, however there is something about the freedom of having it parked up on my doorstep so to speak and knowing we can take off at anytime we like. Sometimes when I want some peace and quiet I will go and sit in there for half an hour (heaven) !!!!!!.......

Not too sure what to do :idea:
 
know what you mean. a haven in among the chaos. honestly dont know what i would do.
 
Keep it with you, there is no safe place even in secured parking,
your better off knowing that something as happened out side your own home the following day, than to drive 30 mins and then to find that its been open to the elements for god knows how long
 
don't take it too seriously,not worth getting upset about. could be a stumbling drunk or a brainless vandal, not directed at you personally so put it in the "**** happens" slot and carry on enjoying the proximity of your camper
 
Theres a clear plastic film available to stick inside windows to stop thieves, hijackers etc. You could stick some to your mirror to toughen it up a bit. Actually, I may be able to get some from work - I`ll do some tests and let you know.

Whenever I`m parked next to a path I fold the mirror in. I`d hate someone to walk into it accidentally.
 
It makes you mad doesnt it? Hopefully its just an accident. My campervan window got punched by a teenage lout at a rock festival WHILE I was sat outside!!! I shouted at the lad and he swore at me!! I never noticed it was cracked until the day after or Id have ran after him and punched his lights out!!
 
I have the luxury of a very large drive but when i first got her someone fired a bullet at the window, put big hole in it, i was heart broke luckily it was on the passenger side but got glassmen out to repair but it dont help to think someone could do that, i know how you feel love, if you lived near me you could put it on my drive

Jen xx
 
I know how you feel about the damage to your mirror I had my wipers twisted off I park it on a
farm now It takes me about 20 mins to get near the farm and 15mins walk up to the farm it's
better to have it safe you get a piece of mind just check your local caravan lock up is safe most
have lock up gate with security, half hour from your home well near hope you get it sorted.

del boy
 
Do you fold your mirrors in when you park?

I always do as they stick out, but an older vehicle may not have the mechanism whereby you can retain the glass angle while folding them in. Still, if it's parked up for a while you can sometimes still do it and reset them when you drive.
 
MikeH said:
Theres a clear plastic film available to stick inside windows to stop thieves, hijackers etc. You could stick some to your mirror to toughen it up a bit. Actually, I may be able to get some from work - I`ll do some tests and let you know.

Whenever I`m parked next to a path I fold the mirror in. I`d hate someone to walk into it accidentally.
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Thanks Mike thats kind of you......I just took your advice and folded in both mirrors, they are both so stiff so makes me think even more its been kicked. Think I will up the anti a bit with maybe an alarm or something. I could hear the sigh of relief from my neighbours it wasnt thier Jag LOL........:rolleyes:
 
kimbowbill said:
I have the luxury of a very large drive but when i first got her someone fired a bullet at the window, put big hole in it, i was heart broke luckily it was on the passenger side but got glassmen out to repair but it dont help to think someone could do that, i know how you feel love, if you lived near me you could put it on my drive

Jen xx
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Awww thanks Jen thats kind of you... be a bit of a trek though I would end up looking like this little fella :wacko: lol.......
Cant believe you had a bullet put through your window, and we ask again 'what world do we live in '????.....

Jac xx
 
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