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Make a Memorable Road Trip
A road trip, whether you do it on Sunday, Monday, or any other day of the week, isn’t about getting from Point A to Point B. It’s about the people, places, and things that you meet and see and experience … Continue reading
Motorhome purchased on Craigslist explodes
In recent posts I reported that four small dogs died and an RV was destroyed in a fire caused by a propane space heater, space heaters destroyed pets and RVs in two separate fires, and six other RV fires resulted … Continue reading
Posted in RV Safety
Tagged Buyer Beware, Craigslist, fire safety, propane safety, recreational vehicle, RV fires, RV scam, safety, scam artists
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6 RV Fires Result in 2 Deaths
Whether camping or just relaxing in your recreational vehicle, fire safety is essential. It is critical that every member of your party know what to do in an emergency or fire. If you are one of the millions of RV enthusiasts who … Continue reading
More Space Heater Fires Destroy Pets & RVs
Whether camping or just relaxing in your recreational vehicle, fire safety is essential. In an earlier post I reported that four small dogs died and an RV was destroyed in a fire caused by a propane space heater. In today’s post I … Continue reading
Propane Space Heater Fire Destroys RV & 4 Dogs
Studies show that fires in recreational vehicles, especially older units, tend to be more devastating than those in other forms of residence. Heating and electrical system malfunctions are the leading causes of fire in RVs. Together, they account for one-third … Continue reading
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Norcold Over RV Refrigerators
Thousands of consumers in California and Florida that purchased Norcold recreational vehicle and boat refrigerators are now finding out these products may have a design defect making them a fire hazard risk, a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based law firm recently announced. Zimmerman … Continue reading
Winterizing an RV for a Northern Winter
When it comes to a northern winter and surviving its sub-zero temperatures, few things could be as tricky to prepare for as living in a recreational vehicle. At a recent event organized at the Williston (North Dakota) Village RV Resort, … Continue reading
Posted in RV Lifestyle, RV Safety, RV Tips
Tagged Bakken, camping, fire safety, North Dakota, propane safety, recreational vehicle, winter camping, winterize, winterizing an RV
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RV Insurance Claims: Driver Inexperience & Forgetfulness
First party insurance claims involving recreational vehicles can often be traced to driver inexperience and forgetfulness. The majority of claims occur within the first 90 days of ownership or at the beginning of the season, according to International Insurance Group, … Continue reading
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Tagged fire safety, full time RVing, propane safety, RV checklist, RV insurance, RVing, safety, tire safety, travel safety
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RV Departure Checklist Helps Eliminate “I Forgot” Claims
As the RVing season continues to ramp up and hit full stride, the RV insurance claims season will also continue to ramp up. Because of the nature of RVing, recreational vehicles spend much of their time parked. While they remain … Continue reading
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Tagged fire safety, full time RVing, insurance, propane safety, RV insurance, RVing, safety, tire safety
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Summer Travel Safety Tips
Final school bells are ringing, graduations underway, summer weather and vacations are on tap. There’s something magical about a summer road trip. And it’s a standby in literature and movies—from John Steinbeck’s classic Travels with Charley to Smokey and the … Continue reading