Driving too fast!
This is so dangerous. Take your time, go slow. Especially when you are new to driving an RV. Check the weather and wind before you travel.
Wind speeds and traffic going by can have huge effects that you don’t feel in a regular vehicle. Stay safe and drive slow. We suggest staying under 60 mph if at all possible.
Also, when timing out your trip to your next destination-be sure to add extra time for going under the speed limit.
Your GPS will tell you that you will be there way sooner than you expect. Get a GPS that will give you options for routes for your RV.

Leaving Awnings Out and Vent Covers Open when it is windy.
Windy days and awnings are not friends. Get into the habit of checking wind when checking the weather.
A rolled out awning in high winds can tear and cause damage to your camper. Some like to use tie downs, but we have found it best to always keep it rolled in unless we are using it.

- This dual purpose shade helps to block 86% of UV
- Decreases the temperature giving you a cozy shady spot on hot days
- Reduces wind efficiently – breaks cross winds
- Easy to install and dismount
You seem to no a lot about using an rv , hopefully you can tell me why my carbon monoxide alarm goes off even when there isn’t no gas turned on hooked up or even in the bottles…. the rv is only used on .& off every few weeks so it’s not plugged in to an electric box all the time.after reading some of your stuff about must knows about rv’s maybe you have some knowledge on it I’m totally confused & this isn’t something to take lightly….thanks so much…
It probably needs replacing. Our old one like to go off in the wee hours of the morning, causing panic every time. Got a new one (easy to install) and no more problems.
When your battery dies, the alarm automatically starts going off to warn you. When you park, disconnect the battery cables. Saves on the battery also.
Yup, that’s what it is.
Mine goes off if I spray Lysol in the area of the alarm.
If your CO detector is going off, your main battery for the camper is getting low. Charge up the battery.
Make a check list to double everything around your RV doors closed and locked, steps are put up in place, your slid outs are in. Check your tire pressure. Once your hooked make sure your safety pins are in place so your unit will not pop off the hitch.
Hello, i read your blog occasionally and i own a
similar one and i was just wondering if you get a lot of spam comments?
If so how do you prevent it, any plugin or anything you can suggest?
I get so much lately it’s driving me crazy so any help is very much appreciated.
Hi, thanks for reading! We have something in place it only deflects some, we are still bombarded every day with spam. Let us know if you come across something that works better for you.
Newbie mistakes.. 2 things i strongly agree with. getting a surge protector. I thought really, all campgrounds shouldbe the same, wrong, mine has worked during a storm and also in hi heat when everyone was running ac units and causing low voltage to camper. It immediately disconnected and saved our devices and appliances. Second, backing, get outseveral times and look around, more accidents are caused by backing and assuming that you are clear.
Surge protectors are expensive AND worth it….BUT they get stolen. Buy a 10 foot good extension cord and leave your surge protector inside your locked power door. That way the thieves don’t think you have one.
Hi, after reading this awesome post i am as well cheerful to share my knowledge here with friends.|
My husband and I are newbies to RV’ing. I am so glad I read this article. I will now make a list of before and after checklists for camping. I would appreciate any tips Incase I forgot something. Thanks !!!
Mine goes off with fly spray….or human gas …i kid you not..
I just bought an old motorhome from a friend and appreciate the advice you gave. For our first outing, we took the motorhome to a state park nearby. We also only stayed a night. That one night taught us a great deal. We have since been getting things better prepared for our next outing. I will use some of your great advice often, thanks.