Safety Archives

RVing safety: Everything you should know about taking safety precautions when you travel

Gail Marsh - January 5, 2022

RVing safety has taken on new meaning in the past few years. The COVID-19 crisis sensitized all of us to the importance of staying...

Don’t let your RV get blown over! Tips for getting ahead of the wind

Nanci Dixon - October 11, 2021

It takes a lot of energy and attention to drive an RV safely, and even more so when it's windy. Spring and fall seem...

RVers buy motorhome for $1. Then they light it on fire!

RV Travel - October 8, 2021

Our friends Marc and Julie Bennett of RVlove.com have performed a wonderful service for RVers. They've produced a fascinating video that may help save...

The Gabby Petito murder and what it means to a road tripper

Chris Epting - October 1, 2021

By this point you’re probably familiar with the disappearance, and now confirmed murder, of Gabby Petito. This week, instead of focusing on little-known escapes...

Solo camping: Tips for staying safe while RVing alone

Gail Marsh - September 26, 2021

We recently ran a survey asking readers: "Couples: Would you likely keep traveling with an RV if your partner died?" The majority, 74 percent,...

Your RV Disaster Plan, Part 2: Prepare yourself!

Russ De Maris - September 10, 2021

By Russ and Tiña De Maris In Part 1 of this story, Your RV Disaster Plan, we talked about how to prepare your RV for...

Your RV Disaster Plan: Part 1 – Ready that rig!

Russ De Maris - September 3, 2021

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Hurricane Ida belted the South with wind and rain. Wildfires, seemingly without number, have whacked the West. Trucks and...

Rig on the shoulder? Move over or slow down! It’s the law

Russ De Maris - August 12, 2021

By Russ and Tiña De Maris When a couple in a Jeep rolled down their window and started yelling at us, we took notice. We...

Stranded due to DEF head? New developments and a possible workaround

Russ De Maris - July 31, 2021

By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you’re stranded on the road, or afraid to leave home with a Cummins diesel-equipped rig, we have...

6 tips for keeping the bad guys out of your RV and tow vehicle

Nanci Dixon - July 29, 2021

Here are six easy tips for keeping the bad guys out when stopping overnight in a rather sketchy campground, rest stop, truck stop or...