Safety Practices for RV Drivers

After investing your time and money finding your ideal RV, you’ll want to do everything you can to avoid unnecessary and expensive repairs. Adhering to the necessary safety practices can extend your RV’s life while keeping you and your loved ones safe.

At Open Road Outlet in West Saint Paul, MB we provide expert insight to our customers on how to properly handle all RVs in our stock. We recommend applying these safety tips below if you hope to get the best experiences from your RV.   

Check Your Generator

Running your RV with a faulty or compromised generator poses many risks to you and your camping experience. In time, your generator exhausts may develop leaks which can hurt your power supply while exposing you to carbon monoxide. Checking your generator before every trip is always a great way to increase your safety.

Install Smoke Alarms

Having the right safety equipment on hand is also key for avoiding mishaps during your camping trips. Smoke alarms are great to have in times of emergency so you can be alerted if something goes wrong and you need to evacuate your RV. Installing at least one detector in your dining area can drastically boost you and your family’s safety.

Seek Professional Servicing

Adequate upkeep is also necessary if you want your vehicle to perform optimally on the trails. Try your best to adhere to your RV’s servicing schedule and ensure that it gets the professional attention it needs. This will reduce the chances of any failures or malfunctions happening while you are transporting your valuables and your loved ones. 

Come see us in West Saint Paul if you need any more information on our RVs or RV safety. We also serve all patrons from Steinbach, MB and throughout Saskatchewan.