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08-01-2016, 05:51 PM
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HotelCaliGal
1958 22' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
1991 35' Airstream 350
portola valley
, California
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 83
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Airstreams and bears
Has anyone experience a bear trying to rip open their Airstream or breaking a window to get at food like they do to cars in search of food?
Trying to figure out level of safety...
thanks!!
Dianne
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08-01-2016, 06:52 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,074
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Just my opinion, but, I think that intrusion is much less likely in an Airstream vs SOB! I travel solo, (senior lady), and when locked up in my AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE, I feel safe.
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Evelyn & Mikki,(chihuahua) or Nikko (Pomeranian mix) Near Denver, Colorado
2016 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE GRAND TOUR EXT. 24.5' "GOLIATH"
TV: 2015 Nissan Pathfinder 2015 BAMBI 16' Sport
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08-01-2016, 06:54 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,278
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An Airstream isn't bear proof. But it is so much better than a tent. Don't be offended, but generally speaking bears just don't like humans much. They do like hamburgers, and I'm told they can smell one a mile away. So keep food items sealed up. If you leave your door open and hamburgers on the table, some bear may just help himself.
David
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08-01-2016, 06:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,051
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There was a young woman on here several years ago that had a bear tear out the rear window of her small trailer...she ran out the front, her dogs chased it off.
Anything could happen.
Maggie
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08-01-2016, 07:44 PM
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in the rising sun toaster
1956 26' Cruiser/Overlander
Wimberley
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 52
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Apparently, bears, and lions, no longer need to actually rip things open. They use the door handle instead...
http://youtu.be/BKjZGnHeEBc
http://youtu.be/yeaztQK9If0
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08-01-2016, 07:50 PM
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Luminous
1983 27' Excella
Vesuvius
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 228
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We saw two about 1/4 mile from an Airstream campground last week.
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Steve
83 Excella 27
07 Tundra Limited
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08-01-2016, 08:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Sneedville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,753
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Park next to a pop up tent trailer!
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08-01-2016, 08:58 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
Ayer
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,114
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if you want to be safe, Be Bear Aware.
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08-01-2016, 08:58 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Comox
, British Columbia
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 149
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I live in an area where bears frequently pass through my yard. And yes they have been known to break into cars for a little bit of a cracker - most common in early spring when they have just gotten out of bed and are hungry or late fall when they are fattening up to go to sleep for the winter.
After 20 years here they have not once attempted to get into any of the trailers that are in the driveway although I do leave dry food in them through out the spring and summer and fall months. I do know of a party in the area who did have a bear attempt to get into their trailer one evening though.
I think the odds of one attempting to get into a trailer while people are camping in it are pretty low though. If its a black bear the odds are good they will take off fast if you yell at them on first hearing them outside the trailer.
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08-01-2016, 09:01 PM
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2020 Classic 33
Box Elder
, South Dakota
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,731
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WBCCI Denver members had a bear in their AS. Probably the owner surprising the bear in his shorts in the middle of the night scared it back out the of the trailer.
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2020 Classic 33 Twin, 2019 Ram 3500 Longhorn, ProPride
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08-01-2016, 09:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Sneedville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,753
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ghaynes755
WBCCI Denver members had a bear in their AS. Probably the owner surprising the bear in his shorts in the middle of the night scared it back out the of the trailer.
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The bear was wearing his shorts?🤓🤓🤓
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08-01-2016, 09:14 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 22' Sport
2020 25' International
Clinton
, Land of Purple Mtn Majesty,Montana
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 312
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All of the campgrounds and rv parks that I've frequented this year have been in "bear territory". I like to prepare my "cooked/fried food" on my camp stove outside of the trailer. It is important when cleaning up to put "all cooking" devices" either back in the trailer or TV. I've never had a problem and feel very secure. Can't say the same when I was camping "off my motorcycle"...but that's another story.
I also make it a point to keep "bear spray" in both the trailer and TV. Matter of fact I keep BS in my vehicle at all times....it's a good product for self-defense. Never had to use it but it gives me a "sense of security" just knowing it's there.
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08-02-2016, 12:17 AM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrprez
The bear was wearing his shorts?������
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Worse yet, I believe it was a cross dressing bear, or maybe he said, "The cross I must bear. In fact he might have said it was a cross-eyed bear.
I can't remember for sure.
Ken
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08-02-2016, 03:56 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 27' International
Montreal
, Quebec
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 195
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You have to learn to defend yourself if you ever meet a bear. Here is a little video of me while I was salmon fishing
https://youtu.be/84bBzAxLXFY
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08-02-2016, 05:00 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 19,977
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Hell-of-a-story from a fellow member.
Stream safe...
Bob
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08-02-2016, 12:17 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,074
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Caveat to my former posting....I ALWAYS CARRY BEAR MACE, A MARINE AIRHORN, AND A "little friend" or two when I travel...as well as a 1300 lumen mag light. If that won't scare a "BEAR OR MTN LION" off....I'll just scream really lowd! I can always get in the driver seat and drive away! LOL!
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Evelyn & Mikki,(chihuahua) or Nikko (Pomeranian mix) Near Denver, Colorado
2016 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE GRAND TOUR EXT. 24.5' "GOLIATH"
TV: 2015 Nissan Pathfinder 2015 BAMBI 16' Sport
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08-02-2016, 01:32 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Carol's story was well written and funny despite how serious it was.
It stuck with us along with the you tubes of the car doors being opened by bears and lions.
Haven't seen Carol on here in some time hope she is still camping.
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Hittenstiehl
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08-04-2016, 01:20 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,074
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I finally was able to download Carol's story, and WOW! Very scary read! I ended up reading her entire thread, and she certainly lives an interesting life....filled with adventure!
I wonder whatever happened to her... Are you still around, Carol?
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Evelyn & Mikki,(chihuahua) or Nikko (Pomeranian mix) Near Denver, Colorado
2016 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE GRAND TOUR EXT. 24.5' "GOLIATH"
TV: 2015 Nissan Pathfinder 2015 BAMBI 16' Sport
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