Camping in an RVcan be an extremely rewarding experience for the whole family, but there are many potential hazards around a campsite. If an accident occurs, help might be far away, so it’s important to take safety seriously.
A great place to start if you want to up your safety game is to invest in the right RV safety gear. Below, we’ve listed our suggestions for the equipment all RV owners should bring camping.
Fire Extinguishers
One of the most important pieces of safety equipment for any RV is a fire extinguisher. Open flames are common all around campsites, from the campfire to the grill to the propane stove to the propane water heater and furnace. There are no shortages of potential sources for fire. It’s best to have multiple fire extinguishers and if possible, have a few different types of fire extinguisher to put out different types of fire.
Emergency Radio & Batteries
An emergency radio will help keep you connected to the outside world if a catastrophe occurs. You don’t want to have to plug the radio into the wall. Instead, make sure you have a fresh set of batteries to power it. If possible, pack multiple sets so you can keep it working for days if need be.
GPS Emergency Beacon
If you’re camping off the grid or in a relatively remote area during an offseason, you’ll want to make sure you have a way to signal emergency services. A GPS emergency beacon sends a distress signal to local emergency services and allows them to come to your exact location.
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