By Cheri Sicard
In this video, we join Izzy from Endless RVing as he shares his favorite RV security tips.
If you aren’t a regular viewer of the Endless RVing YouTube channel, you might not realize that Izzy retired in 2025 after 25 years of service in law enforcement (he barely looks old enough for that, but I will take him at his word). In other words, he has some solid experience behind his RV security tips and advice.
While Izzy has done other RV security tips videos in the past, focusing on firearms and personal safety, this one focuses on gear and gadgets he says will increase your overall RV security and prevent theft.
#1 Windows
Izzy says a lot of people leave a side window open when they leave the RV. This is not smart, as all a thief needs to do to break in is find something to boost them up, such as a nearby picnic table.
Izzy also recommends having your RV windows tinted. Not only does this provide more coolness in the hot sun, but it also makes it so passersby cannot see inside your rig.
#2 Locks
Izzy and MJ upgraded to a keyless lock for additional security, plus it saves you from ever getting locked out. You may not realize that many RVs can be opened with the same keys. The keyless lock that opens with your own personal code prevents a potential thief from using his or her key in your lock. The lock he uses is no longer available, but this one is similar.
#3 Ring camera
A security camera set up by the front door records anyone approaching or knocking on the door. It will even alert you to people near your RV when you are away, just like doorbell cams at home do.
#4 CatStrap and Dye Defender
This gadget, which we have talked about on RV Travel, too, prevents catalytic converter theft, which is a HUGE problem around the country, especially on large motorhomes and trucks. Izzy shows you how it works in the video. He also uses the DyeDefender so that if a thief does try to cut through the CatStrap, they will get sprayed with blue dye. They also have an alarm set up, for TRIPLE catalytic converter protection.
#5 GPS tracker
This gadget will help you recover your RV should it ever get stolen. Watch the video as Izzy explains why, despite people recommending them, AirTags do NOT work for this purpose, and what to get instead.
#6 SnapSafe lock box
Izzy uses this lock box to keep his firearms safe from his children and for other valuable items in the RV. It has a combination lock and several ways to secure it in your car or RV. Izzy demonstrates this in the video.
#7 Locking hitch pin
Lastly, Izzy recommends this locking hitch pin that will prevent people from stealing your towing hitch.
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Thank you for noting the video and summarizing it, Cheri. After subscribing to their videos for several months, I began finding the videos too often captioned in misleading ways; overstating the significance of the content actually there. I no longer watch them. However, this does seem to have many useful hints, most of which we employ. Have a great week and safe travels!
The keypad still uses a key as a backup if the batteries die
Thanks again, Cheri. We use two locking pins. One is to lock the drop receiver into the RV’s hitch receiver. The second is to lock the tow bar into the drop receiver. When Blue Ox tow bar #1 was damaged and replaced by Blue Ox tow bar #2, we also bought new locking pins. Have a great day and safe travels!