Be prepared for lightning-caused or other RV fires
By Mike Sokol
The headlines read, "Lightning strike causes fire, consumes three RVs in mobile park." And nothing strikes fear in the hearts of RV...
All about RV park pedestals and their dangers
Our RV electricity expert Mike Sokol explains what every RVer should know about the power pedestals they plug into at RV parks and other...
In Case of Emergency – Your smartphone can help
Smartphones save lives. Or at least they can, if you are prepared. At the very least, you should use your phone's facilities to specify...
Graphic helps sort out hazard flasher driving laws
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
A short while back we posted a story, "Drive with your hazard flashers on?" pointing to a situation many...
RVer Safety: A case study – Murder on the Bear River
By Mike Sherman
I hesitate to bring up the details of this particularly gruesome crime, so if you are sensitive in that regard you might...
Drive with your hazard flashers on?
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
"Well the midnight headlights blind you on a rainy night
Steep grade up ahead, slow me down, makin' no time,
But...
Never use water to put out a cooking oil or grease fire
This video is just over a minute long, but please watch it. If you should ever experience a cooking oil or grease fire in...
RVers dodge a bullet from generator exhaust
By Greg Illes
My generator is quiet, but never quiet enough. I usually run it on a long cord, away from "Howie," our motorhome. In...
Re-tire with a used tire?
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
Keeping the rubber on the road can be tiresome, particularly for RVers. For example, our tow unit is a...
Automatic transfer switch warning
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
As RVs come out of the "dark ages" and flow with the use of modern technology, it gets easier...
RV driving on snow or ice
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
Winter is decidedly upon us. If you're the typical RVer, your rig is probably tucked in, taking a deserved...
A timely warning — trailer hitch breaks apart
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
Many RVers have a safety checklist they go over when pulling out on the road. For some, it's a...
