Camping/podding in bear areas

This is more of a general camping questions than an R-pod question. We are thinking of taking the pod to places in the high Seirra that ave campgrounds but also have bear boxes for food. We have never been in areas like this and were wondering if anyone had experience with this type of issue and a camper.

1. do bears tear into RV's like automobiles to find food?

2. does the RV fridge count as safe storage?

3. Our Yeti cooler says its bear proof, but is it?

4. Canned food attract bears?

Im sure there are other precautions but I cant think of any right now.

Any input is greatly appreciated.


Thanks

Ditto!! You will have more trouble with raccoons, skunks and crows, than with bears.

There was a Honda in the early 70s that the yosemite bears would selectively break into.  No rain gutters, and the rubber molding was just over the curve on the roof.  That Yeti cooler looks to be bear proof for about 2 minutes because of the latches for the lid.  If you have ever watched a bear tear in to something--- they are not gentle.

For safety's sake we cook outside the pod when in bear country, like when we go to Glacier N.P.  Not much a bear can't get into if they put their mind, and paws to it.  Saw an ad about the Yeti cooler, claim they don't approve it with their name unless it can withstand a bear attack for 30 minutes.  Hmmm, that is pretty impressive if you have ever been up close and personal with one; even seeing one at a zoo.  

Originally posted by osage on the lighter side.   Just hope your not the slowest runner if you see one.

That has always been my "bear defense tactic"..........camp/hike with someone who cannot run as fast as me. Darwin takes over and it becomes a matter of "survival of the fittest".