Not a good thing to hear, but a major reason why we travel in converted buses is security, would never open our door until we know who is knocking. When you're camping on the side of the road, it's not those around you you need to worry about, but those passing by who may be opportunists.
bill12 said
09:15 AM Dec 15, 2013
I don,t open the door until I know who is there, and I carry a baseball bat near the door.If they give you trouble, call the police.I used to carry a shotgun, but these days only the bat.Its just one of those things when free camping. I hope the cops catch the bastards. Bill
Ontos45 said
09:44 AM Dec 15, 2013
Happening a lot lately in Central Qld. the bashing of elderly, specially at teller machines.
Vic41 said
09:44 AM Dec 15, 2013
GaryKelly wrote:
Vic41 wrote:
This happened near Fingal Heads on the Gold Coast.
Most unfortunate, however we need to maintain perspective, this is very much an isolated instance.
One of my rules is don't free camp close to towns or built up area's and if possible camp out of sight of the road, what the eye cant see the heart doesn't grieve.
Pleased to hear the man wasn't seriously injured.
rosco532 said
12:58 AM Dec 16, 2013
We should all have a fire extinguisher....keep it just behind the door ready to squirt any swine like that if he / she gives you trouble
http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/crime-court/volunteer-gold-coast-santa-bashed-by-young-thugs-while-sleeping-in-campervan/story-fnje8bkv-1226782669361
Thanks Gary!
Most unfortunate, however we need to maintain perspective, this is very much an isolated instance.
One of my rules is don't free camp close to towns or built up area's and if possible camp out of sight of the road, what the eye cant see the heart doesn't grieve.
Pleased to hear the man wasn't seriously injured.