Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Safety Tips For RV Campers

By: UHI Woldwide

We know how excited you get when you go camping, so here are a few friendly tips to remember you about safety and protection for you and your RV whenever you "Go RVing" .

  • Check with local park, forest, or public lands agents to see what precautions need to be taken in regard to storing food away from wildlife
  • Do not feed the local wildlife
  • Take precautions against parking your RV / camping in an area that may be dangerous in the case of sudden flash floods. Check with local rangers to find a safe and legal parking / camping area
  • Remember to take along non-perishable food that won't make you ill if it spoils
  • Be courteous and remember that you are sharing public lands with other RV'ers, campers and recreationists
  • Do not park your RV in unauthorized areas
  • In winter avoid frozen freshwater and greywater by remembering to install UltraHeat® on the RV holder tanks, pipes, and elbows.
  • Bring along extra safety items such as water, flashlights, maps, and a cellphone or radio