Have you ever been driving your RV, come to an overpass, weren’t sure of the clearance, slowed down… then drove under it anyway? If so, you certainly know, in hindsight, that slowing down doesn’t make your RV shorter/less tall. In this post, we’re talking about the critical topic of RV height clearance. Why Is Measuring …
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Can you ride in a travel trailer as it’s rolling down the road? Can you ride in a 5th-wheel camper while driving? How about a truck camper? Can you ride in any camper trailer while driving down the road? And if you can, should you? In today’s post, we’re answering the question, “Can you ride …
Personally witnessing the results of an RV crash in Vancouver, BC on Christmas Eve reminded us about the importance of driving safety and accident avoidance. As we were walking over toward the Sheraton Wall Center to check out the Christmas lights on display, a pickup truck towing a travel trailer plowed right through the front …
Backing up a trailer is something almost everyone struggles with at first. But there are ways to make the entire process easier and to get it right every time. In this post, we’ll tell you how to back up a trailer like a pro by giving you some helpful tools as well as pro tips …
Is it illegal to drive barefoot? You may have learned the answer to this question in a driver’s ed class, but many people didn’t. Just like knowing how to adjust your RV mirrors, whether or not you need a special Class A RV license, and how to drive an RV in general, your choice of …
If you have a tire blowout, your natural tendency might be to hit the brakes and try to pull off the road. But, in fact, that’s the most dangerous course of action you could take. Today we’re covering a super important safety topic: what to do — and what NOT to do — in the …
If you drive a diesel RV, you may be aware of diesel high idle (sometimes referred to as “fast idle”), and your rig may even have a high idle mode or switch. But, what exactly is diesel high idle, and when should you use the high idle feature? Is idling bad for the engine? Do …
Have you ever heard people’s descriptions of the Jeep death wobble? “Uncontrollable shaking.” “The epitome of white-knuckle driving.” “Terror on the road.” But, what causes the so-called “Jeep death wobble”? What should you do if you experience it? And is there a way to fix it? In this post, we’re looking at the death wobble …
RVers can be at risk of highway hypnosis because of the temptation to drive especially long distances. It can be a particular danger for weekenders who are eager to maximize their vacation time by getting to their destination as soon as possible. It can also be a risk/temptation for those of us with very large fuel …
Almost anyone who has ever had the displeasure of driving an RV in high winds will tell you that it can be a very stressful white-knuckle experience. No one likes driving an RV in high winds, but the situation is likely to present itself sooner or later. For this reason, we’re here to share some …
Driving an RV, whether it’s a motorhome or a travel trailer, isn’t the same as driving a car. No matter what RV you operate, there’s a learning curve to RV driving. RVs are usually longer and heavier, they take longer to stop, and there are more (and different types of) mirrors — along with a …
We don’t hear about RV accidents as frequently as we hear about other vehicle accidents, and there are a couple of reasons for this. First, of course, is the fact that there are fewer RVs on the road than there are other types of vehicles. And second, most people don’t tend to drive their RVs …
At certain times of the year when driving in areas where the snow falls and ice accumulates, vehicles (RVs included) may need the help of some extra traction. There are snow chains and snow socks on the market that can provide the traction needed, but what’s the difference? And which works better? In today’s post, …
Whether your RV is a smaller Class B, a Class C, or a large Class A rig like ours, backing up a motorhome can be a concern for every RVer. Backing up a Class B van is undoubtedly far more manageable than backing up a Class A motorhome, but backing up a motorhome of any …
Camping or living in a motorhome is one thing, but safely driving and maneuvering it is quite another. A while back we went over the finer points of off-tracking & rear overhang, and in a later post we covered 7 pro tips for backing up a motorhome. In today’s post, we’ll cover how to adjust …