Class C RV Travelers Find Ways To Stay Safe
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It’s time. Winter is over. The roads are dry for the most part and people are ready to get out and have a little fun. National parks are inviting as a place to go, as are wilderness areas, monuments, beaches and cities. Class C RV Owners are packing up and getting ready to get away for a while. However, before you go, there are a few safety tips to keep in mind:
1. Have some idea of where you’re headed and a general time frame of when you’re going to get there. If making reservations is too constricting for you, be sure to at least know your options at the end of the day. Campgrounds can fill up quickly and driving while exhausted can put you at as much of a risk as if you had been drinking. Once you get somewhere, make sure you feel comfortable. If the hairs stick up on the back of your neck, pack up and move on. Instincts are rarely wrong.
2. Let a friend of family member know where you’re going and when you get there. While it may feel like you aren’t as alone in the world as you might like to be, it can end up saving your life. If you get lost, or something happens to you, police can help find you more easily if someone knows your last destination and how long ago you arrived there. Having an identifying mark on your Class C RV, like a sticker can help police track down your Class C RV if someone takes off in it.
3. Food is good. We know we need food and water to survive, so fill’er up. Part of adventure is not knowing what’s going to happen. But if what happens is mechanical trouble, you might be stranded for days before help can get to you. Make sure you don’t dehydrate even in cold weather. Have a candle and blankets to keep warm in case a sudden storm hits. Class C RVs are a great temporary shelter if you’re waiting for help.
4. Isolated locations are great for solitude, but they can also put Class C RV owners at greater risk for theft or assault. When you’re in a campground with other people around, you become less of a target.
5. Have a way to call someone if you need to. Cell phones are great, but can run out of battery, or get left behind. Make sure you have a calling card in case you need to use a pay phone or need to borrow a landline. It may sound out-dated but you will be grateful if you need to call a taxi or tow truck.
Being out on the road alone makes you feel like Indiana Jones or Jack Kerouac, exploring people and places. However, the mere fact of being alone, can make trouble look twice. When you’re out, keep the jewelry to a minimum. If you have high-end gadgets and accessories, keep them out of site as much as possible. Along the way, make friends. People are more likely to look out for you and help you out if you’re friendly.
Maps are a key ingredient when traveling alone, whether you are in a vehicle or on a trail. Take note of your surroundings in case you get lost, you’ll know how to get back to a safe place. But above all, be aware, be safe and have fun.
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Posted by: Jim Tolar | 05-11-2010 | 11:05 AM
Posted in: Travel
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