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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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When you started RVing, did you already know how to drive an RV? Many people hit the road for the first time without experience driving anything larger than a passenger car. If this describes you, you’re not alone! We’re lucky in that we brought a professional driver along when we hit the road. But if …

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Owning a Class A RV is a wonderful way to travel and to enjoy living in a wide array of natural environments. What could be better than those panoramic views on your next road trip? But can anyone drive a Class A RV? Do you need a special Class A RV license? You might. Let’s …

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There are many advantages to traveling the country in a Class A motorhome. You have panoramic views, comfortable seating, and plenty of space! But one thing you don’t get is good fuel economy. Of all the classes of RVs out there, the Class A motorhome is likely the worst in terms of fuel efficiency. Fortunately, …

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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. When I used to transform bus driver trainees into professional motorcoach operators, there were lots of overpasses …

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