4 Tips For Preparing Your RV For A Storm

​RVing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and get away from it all. But when bad weather approaches, it's important to take extra steps to protect your RV from damage. Here are four tips on how to prepare your RV for a storm.

1. Be Updated
   If you are in a location that provides access to a Wi-Fi network or if you have brought along a radio that operates off of a battery, you will be able to learn about upcoming typhoon hours or days before it arrives. However, depending only on your mobile phone for communicating might place you in potentially hazardous circumstances if the battery dies. 
   
   To avoid this, you should seek out different sources, such as a compact local weather radio approved by the NOAA. Check the forecast for every day of your trip so that you don't find yourself in dangerous weather conditions because you didn't plan and see the weather before you left. 
   
   Prepare all-around projected weather conditions, eliminating places that will bring you in the close vicinity of the storm. Make the proper adjustments, whether that entails postponing the vacation until next week if necessary.
   
   
2. Make An Emergency Supply Kit
   Putting together a kit to deal with unexpected events is one approach to keep a disaster from becoming much more serious. This kit can contain flashlights, fuel, and meals that are less likely to deteriorate quickly. It also includes medications or anything that is required in the case of a climate crisis, such as power failure and heavy winds. 
   
   In addition, if you haven't installed a water pump in your recreational vehicle (RV), it is essential to bring along a large quantity of water to avoid dehydration.
   
   
3. Perform An RV Safety Inspection
   Carry out a comprehensive safety check on your RV before the storm hits. First, ensure the gas tank is full and inspect the wheels and windshields. Be careful to test the smoke detectors and the carbon monoxide sensor at least once a month, especially if it includes a gas burner that burns food.
   
   Last but not least, you should inspect your generator to ensure it is in working order before and even after a storm.
   
   
4. Pay Attention To Local Authorities
   It would help if you did so when instructed to leave the campsite as soon as possible. But, before you evacuate, you should make sure that your RV is covered and that its doorways, windows, and ventilation system are all secured. 
   
   Additionally, you are required to close every one of the storage compartments and secure all the goods located outside your RV. This can be your outdoor furniture, tables, grilling, etc. The next step, but certainly not the least important, is to drain the storage tanks in the RV and switch off the propane canister.

Conclusion
Safety is always a top priority when traveling in an RV, but it's especially important during storm season. These insights will help you prepare your RV for a storm, whether driving through one, using it to evacuate, or simply securing it until the storm passes.

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