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9 Safe Towing Tips
Whether you’re towing a fifth wheel or travel trailer, car, boat, or transporting trash to the dump, special attention to details is required. Adherence to the following nine key points will assist RVers in extending the life of the vehicle … Continue reading
Tire Industry to Launch Consumer Safety Campaign
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) announced plans this week to develop an on-going consumer education campaign that will start in 2013. Each quarter, the association will launch a 3-5 minute video that supports TIA’s new tagline, “Tire Safety Starts Here”. … Continue reading
Stay Safe & Save Fuel
As snowbirds and other RVers prepare for travel during the coming weeks and months, two things will be on their minds—safely navigating the highways and byways, and at the same time, save costly fuel. The first step toward a safe … Continue reading
Posted in Road Trips, RV Lifestyle, RV Safety, RV Tips, Snowbird
Tagged Class A motorhomes, cruise control, driver distraction, full time RVing, RVing, safety, save money, Snowbird, tire pressure, tire safety
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5 Ways to Save Fuel and Money
During the 2011-2012 Snowbird Season Arizona RV parks reported their winter residents appeared to be staying longer than in previous years, partially due to high fuel prices. With thousands of snowbirds planning to hit the road during the coming weeks … Continue reading
Posted in Road Trips, RV Lifestyle, RV Safety, RV Tips, Snowbird
Tagged camping expenses, fuel prices, full time RVing, recreational vehicle, RVing, safety, save money, Snowbird, tire pressure, tire safety
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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
Posted in RV Safety, RV Tips
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
Deadly RV Crash Result of Tire Blow Out
A deadly crash that involved several people in a recreational vehicle resulted from a tire blow out. Seven people were inside the motorhome when the tire blew. The driver was killed and three children were injured. The RV was traveling west on … Continue reading
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Tagged preventative maintenance, recreational vehicle, RVing, safe driving, safety, tire blowout, tire pressure, tire safety
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Lippert Introduces Tire Linc for RV Safety
Goshen, Indiana-based Lippert Components, Inc. announces it has enhanced conventional automotive tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) with the new Tire Linc for recreational vehicle safety. Tire Linc is re-engineered specifically for informing RVers on their tire status. Tire failure and … Continue reading
RVers Urged to Check Tires Before Holiday Travel
UK-based TyreSafe advises motorhome and caravan owners to give their tires a full “health check” before heading out on holidays. Tires fitted to motorhomes, trailers, and caravans are particularly vulnerable to rubber degradation, because these vehicles often stand outside during … Continue reading
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Tagged camping, caravans, recreational vehicle, RV Industry, RVing, safety, tire pressure, tire safety, travel trailers, TyreSafe
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