Click here<\/a> to see your state\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\nSafety Tips<\/h3>\n
1. Pay attention to the weather.<\/strong> There are plenty of weather apps available to help you keep track of weather conditions as you travel. Many RV accidents are a result of driving in poor conditions, including heavy rain, high winds, and fog. If you get caught in a pop up storm, or any of these conditions, pull off the road and wait until conditions improve. Lastly, never drive through standing water. It may be more dangerous than it looks.<\/p>\n2. Share trip details with your friends or family.<\/strong> It\u2019s always a good idea to share your travel itinerary with others and to touch base with them throughout your journey. This way, if any problems arise, they may be able to lend a helping hand.<\/p>\n3. Set aside supplies in case of a breakdown.<\/strong> Consider buying extra food, water, and other supplies and keeping them separate. This way, if a breakdown occurs, especially near the end of the trip, you won\u2019t be stranded with limited supplies. Also, if you take prescription medications, make sure you have extras as well.<\/p>\n4. Discuss escape plans.<\/strong> Just like with your home, discuss escape plans with your family in case a fire occurs. Because there may be only one door, alternative points of exit are important. Lastly, don\u2019t forget to identify fire extinguishers and make sure there are working smoke alarms.<\/p>\n5. Create checklists.<\/strong> Getting ready to go on a road trip requires attention to detail. To make sure you\u2019re ready, consider creating checklists. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n\n- Packing<\/li>\n
- Pre-trip inspection<\/li>\n
- Post-trip inspection<\/li>\n
- Supplies<\/li>\n
- Maintenance<\/li>\n
- Campsite arrival and departure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Driving Tips<\/h3>\n
1. Practice, practice, practice.<\/strong> Before heading down the interstate, practice driving in your neighborhood or on less busy streets. This will help you develop a feel for how the unit handles, as well as gain confidence. If you have a large vacant parking lot nearby, consider doing some maneuvers there as well.<\/span><\/p>\n2. Watch your speed.<\/strong> Whether driving an RV or towing a camper, monitoring your speed is important. Due to the weight and length of your unit, braking distance can increase significantly. Also, items you have inside can shift during transit causing damage. Lastly, driving at a slower speed, can decrease fuel consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n3. Know how tall your RV is.<\/strong> Have you ever seen a tractor trailer stuck under an overpass or its load spilled all over the road because the trailer didn\u2019t have enough clearance? This could easily happen to you. Figure out what you need for clearance before starting on your journey. <\/span><\/p>\n4. Don\u2019t cut the corner.<\/strong> When driving straight down the road, your wheels track in the same lane. When you\u2019re making a turn, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. Cutting a corner too short at a minimum could put your wheels on the curb. More severe damage could occur, such as hitting a parked car or driving on someone else\u2019s property.<\/span><\/p>\n5. Make small, calculated maneuvers.<\/strong> Always be aware of what\u2019s going on around you. This will allow you to make small methodical adjustments when braking, accelerating, or turning. Panicking and making aggressive changes can cause you to lose control causing significant damage and injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n6. Monitor your tires.<\/strong> Driving is one of the most dangerous things we do in our lives. We rely on four tires with a contact patch the size of our hands to keep us travelling down the road safely. Tires can fail due to worn tread, improper inflation, and a vehicle that\u2019s overweight. Make sure to keep these things in mind when you\u2019re travelling.<\/span><\/p>\n7. Always use your directional.<\/strong> Because of driving at a reduced speed, drivers behind you may get impatient and try passing you. Always use your directional well in advance so they know what your intentions are.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Taking a road trip in an RV is a great way for families to spend quality time together during the summer. With the COVID-19 pandemic, people are looking to avoid crowds. Therefore, RV rentals have increased astronomically. If you\u2019re a rookie, driving an RV requires skill. It\u2019s unlikely you\u2019ll be able to just drive away […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6472,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6471","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/flagshipinsuranceservices.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6471","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/flagshipinsuranceservices.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/flagshipinsuranceservices.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flagshipinsuranceservices.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flagshipinsuranceservices.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6471"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/flagshipinsuranceservices.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6471\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flagshipinsuranceservices.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6472"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/flagshipinsuranceservices.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6471"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flagshipinsuranceservices.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6471"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flagshipinsuranceservices.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6471"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}