Equip Your RV for Emergencies
RV road trips are meant to be exciting adventures. However, like with any kind of trip, it’s important to be prepared for the unexpected. Without the proper equipment onboard, your adventure could easily be cut short due to an emergency that could have been addressed.
Roadside essentials
An RV trip is often accompanied by driving for long stretches, which means there’s a higher chance of something happening on the road, such as a flat tire. While GNR Camping World has partnered with RV Care to ensure you can access full-service maintenance and repair shops while on the road, having your own emergency roadside essentials is a great idea. Here’s what you should include:
- Warning triangles
- Traction mat
- Tire pressure gauge
- Tire jack (weighted for the RV)
- Window breaker & seatbelt cutter (in case of emergency)
- Flares
- Fire extinguisher
Camping gear
Whether or not you’re making a stop in a campground or in the thick of nature, these camping and survival essentials can prove to be useful in case of an emergency while travelling in your RV, especially if you happen to get stranded or an important piece of equipment stops working:
- Flashlight (and extra batteries)
- First aid kit
- Water purification tabs
- Emergency heat blankets
- Compass
- Survival whistle
- Fire starter
Miscellaneous
While your travels may not require you to stock up on some of the aforementioned equipment, take a look at your route, where you’ll be stopping and driving through, and consider the items you may need. Ultimately, it’s better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. Here are some other items to consider bringing along on your trip:
- Wireless phone charger
- Emergency radio
- Extra supply of medication
- Cards, books, games, and colouring books
Inclement weather
Finally, it’s important to plan for dangerous weather. Whether you’re driving through tornado alley or are slated to pass through a torrential downpour, be aware of the conditions that you’re headed into and be sure to travel away from it (if possible) or make a stop somewhere and let it pass.
