Posted by cuselleration on 1/18/2017 to
RV'ing Tips
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Before it Happens
To avoid break downs before they happen, make sure you regularly maintain your RV with routine tune-ups and regular servicing. This way, you can make sure your vehicle is at its best shape and you are able to catch any possible issues before they become worse and will affect your trip on the road. It is better to take the time to make sure it is running smoothly now, than finding out the problem in the middle of the highway and having to interrupt your trip and spending money on towing and repairs. This is especially important if you are about to embark on a long trip.
When Your RV Breaks Down
First thing you need to do is to pull off the road to get out of the way of other cars in order to avoid an accident. Make sure to turn on your emergency blinkers to make your vehicle visible to other cars and to alert others that there is trouble with your RV. You should also set up reflectors or flares to alert oncoming traffic.
You might also want to take a walk around and inspect your vehicle for the possible problem. Once you and everyone is safe, call the nearest towing company. They will possibly be able to help you identify the problem with your RV and then tow it to the nearest shop for your vehicle to be serviced.
You should not try to push the RV on your own as it is a large vehicle and doing so can lead to an accident. Let a professional take care of the RV.
It is important to be prepared in case a breakdown or accident occurs, so make sure to have these on hand:
• Jackets or blankets just in case it is cold where you are since your RV isn’t going to be able to provide heat, and you have to wait outside for assistance
• Foods and snacks that are not perishable like granola bars if the process takes a while and you and your family get hungry, also have water
• Road flares or reflectors to set up to make yourself visible to other cars and assistance
• A flashlight to see in the dark or to inspect your vehicle
• Portable cell phone charger to keep in touch with whoever necessary
• Radio
Other Tips
Tip# 1: Calming yourself Down:-
You will require to calm down so that you can let your brain decide about the best course of action to adhere to. The best thing you should do first is figuring out the cause of the break down and estimating the cost of repairing it.
Tip# 2: Contacting an Emergency Roadside RV Repairer:-
However, you must ensure that the repairer you contact is reliable/ genuine in order to avoid hiring a person who will worsen the condition of your RV or one who will charge you high cost amount for services rendered.
Tip# 3: Contacting the RV Manufacturer if it is Under Warranty:-
Contacting the manufacturers in case your RV is under warranty is also important as you’ll be given specific instructions about where to take your rig so that it can be repaired or replaced. However, you must ensure that you inquire from the manufacturer about the documents you’ll be required to have in order to get reimbursed.
What to do while you’re Waiting for your RV to be Repaired
#1: If there are people expecting you somewhere, it is ideal that you inform them of what exactly happened. If you’ve got reservations which you will not be able to make, it is important that you cancel them immediately in order to get the most money back.
#2: If the repair process will take long, ensure that you keep in touch with the repairer. Contact the repair shop more often to ensure that the whole procedure is going on smoothly as well as at the pace you expect.
Last, but definitely not least, more information about what to do if your RV breaks down, kindly ensure that you go through this website i.e. rvshop.com. Thank you.