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Before you take to the road in your RV for summertime family fun, run through a safety checklist so you can spend more time making memories and less time panicking in an emergency.
Vehicle Maintenance
Check all of your fluids, examine the air pressure in the tires, drive the RV around town while running errands a few days before to see how it runs, and make sure there are no odd bangs, squeaks, or grinding. If you notice anything odd or simply aren’t sure if it’s running fine, take the RV into a trusted mechanic for a thorough check-up.
First Aid Gear
A basic first aid kit is a must-have for every vehicle. The Red Cross offers excellent advice for building a kit, or you can purchase a pre-packaged one. If you already have one, take a peek inside to see if anything has gone missing as first aid kits are frequently raided.
Emergency Kit
You never know when a blown tire or fried engine will leave you stranded down a road with no help coming anytime soon. In addition to your first aid kit, an emergency kit can make the difference that lets you survive an unforeseen catastrophe. The Red Cross emergency kit is a good starting point, but you’ll want to add in supplies for the RV, such as oil, as well.
Registration and Insurance Coverage
The last thing you want on your vacation is racking up traffic fines and repair bills. Since RVs get infrequent use, your registration may have expired since the last time you drove it, so be sure to examine your tags. The final item on the safety checklist is the insurance you’ll need to keep your bank account safe from the damage of an accident on the road. If you need to renew your coverage, expand from a basic liability package to comprehensive coverage, or are just looking for better value, contact McCormick Insurance Inc. for a quote on recreational vehicle coverage.