RV Safety

Tires and brakes are two of the most important safety items we have on our units. You need good, properly inflated tires for driving and stopping, and of course adequate, properly functioning brakes are right up there on the list.

But an often neglected safety item is the fire extinguisher. A small fire in any type of RV can spread lightning fast with dire consequences. A handy fire extinguisher used properly could make the difference between a scary story-telling event or tragedy. Everyone in your family should know how to use and maintain the fire extinguisher. Also keep in mind that the dry chemical inside the extinguisher tends to pack down in the bottom and become useless because of road vibration from driving. Every couple of months pick it up, check the gauge or pin for pressure, turn it upside down and hit the bottom sharply with your hand - then shake it good. This should dislodge any compacted chemical and break up any lumps.