RV Safety in Autumn

Let’s keep safety in the driver’s seat as the temperatures drop and nature turns up the slip-factor.

Slippery Roads: The Leaf-Blower’s Revenge

1. Wet autumn leaves and early morning frosts are very slippery. Always slow down on shaded curves, brake early, and avoid sudden maneuvers, or you might star in one of our Youtube “RV disaster” shorts.
2. Check your tire tread and pressure regularly. Cooler weather contracts tire air.
3. Top off windshield washer fluid and keep a trusty scraper handy.

Cozy... or Toasty? Using RV Furnaces Safely

1. Before fall camping, test the furnace on a chilly morning to make sure it doesn’t sound like a jet preparing for takeoff (or worse… stay silent).
2. Clean vents to keep critters (and dust bunnies) at bay. Trust me, you don't want to know what roasted mouse nest smells like.
3. Bring extra blankets and a portable space heater, but always use properly rated equipment.

Propane: The Ultimate Power-Up

1. Give propane tanks and connections a once-over before each trip. Look for leaks with soapy water, not a lighter.
2. Keep an eye on fuel levels. Fall camping uses more propane for both cooking and heating.
3. Make sure your carbon monoxide and propane detectors are working.

Safe Storage: Preparing for a Long Winter’s Nap

1. If hanging up the keys after fall, clean the fridge, remove food, and prop doors open lest you return to a “science project surprise” in the spring.
2. Drain water systems and add antifreeze if temps drop—freezing water is RV plumbing’s nemesis.
3. Cover roof vents, check seals, and consider a breathable RV cover. The goal: keep critters, wind, and soggy leaves out until spring.
   

Planning a trip/going on vacation? Check out our downloadable pre-takeoff checklists here.