Suggestions For RVing
by Az Right
Many people think if they know how to drive a car, they know everything the need to handle a motorhome. Whether you buy or rent, there is much you should know in addition to basic car information.
1. Securing Your RV ? If you are going to be leaving your RV to go exploring, make sure you secure all the entries. Most people do this for windows and such, but remember any openings on the roof.
2. RV Rush Hour Driving ? You may be tempted to keep trucking along even if you are a big city during rush hour. I highly advise against this. Frustrated drivers can be vicious. You will also put a lot of wear and tear on your RV.
3. RV Drivers License ? For years, advocates have proposed the idea of requiring special drivers licenses for people driving RVs. As of January 2007, no such requirement exists nor is any legislation pending.
4. Your RV Profile ? When looking at RV models, consider how you are going to use them. If you plan to stay in luxury resorts, you are going to need one type of model. If you plan to drive out into the middle of Alaska for hunting, you need a different type.
5. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ? When evaluating a RV, it is important to understand how much weight it can take. This is known as the gross vehicle weight rating or GVWR. Do not exceed it!
6. RV Clearance and Bridges ? Before you get out on the road, know the clearance of your RV. This particularly true if you rent. Convertible RVs are not very popular.
7. RV Exhaust Brakes ? Given the weight of an RV, maintaining your breaks can be costly. One step you can take to reduce the wear and tear is to use RV exhaust brakes when towing extra weight such as a dolly.
8. Considering Storage of Your RV ? Before you buy an RV, one of the big issues you have to address is where are you going to park it when not using it. Storage of your RV can be more difficult than you think, so get it worked out ahead of time.
9. Class B Motorhome Prices ? Class B motorhomes are better known as camper vans. They are essentially vans converted to your living needs. Prices range from $30,000 to $65,000.
10. Overheating RV Brakes ? Take care not to ride your breaks. If you overheat them, they can fail. Avoid rush hour traffic if possible. If you are stuck in it, consider pulling over till it thins out.
The world is full of nice, paved roads. For a person with a RV, this makes it your oyster. Get out there and eat to your heart's content!
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