Save Driving Tips For New And Used RV Owners

Driving a new or used RV can be a challenge for those unfamiliar with the size and workings of an RV. Because RV vacations are becoming more popular, millions of RV lovers are heading out for vacation and exploration in their new or used RVs. The following list is a guide to help you navigate a few common problems that might be encountered while driving a new or used RV.

1. One problem new and used RV owners might run into is overheating. In the summer time, many people turn up the air conditioning. For older RVs especially, this can cause overheating. If you notice your car is overheating, shut down the AC immediately, open the windows and turn up the heat as high as possible.

Pressure from overheating can cause damage to the engine. If the temperature outside is too hot to turn on the heat, safely pull off the road as soon as you can exit the highway or find a pullout. Turn off the car. Let the car cool down. Once the car has cooled down, check the radiator to be sure it has fluid in it. If need be, you can use water to get to the nearest automotive or RV service center and have your RV or motorhome looked at. If your car cools down, then heats up again quickly, have it serviced.

2. Anytime you are driving over mountains, you will encounter sharp up hills and sharp down hills. In order to navigate them safely, consider the following. If your new or used RV starts to speed up and you end up pressing the brakes all the way down, you encounter the potential to wear out your brakes to a point they no longer work. If you encounter this, utilize the runaway ramps or safety ramps. These are steep uphills that veer off the side of the road to help you slow down or stop. You may also have to use your emergency brake to slow down. In order to prevent this from happening in the first place, slow down before you reach the downhill. Use the low gears on your vehicle to keep you at a slow pace. If you find yourself picking up speed, place your foot firmly on the brake and hold down until you are at least five miles under the speed limit, then let up on the brake. If you start to increase speed, use the brake sporadically instead of holding it down all the way down.

Going up a steep hill can also be tough on new or used RVs. Don't forget that downshifting on an uphill will give your vehicle more of a push.

3. Flat tire. The best way to prevent a flat tire is to have tires checked for air pressure as well as tread wear before leaving. If you have an RV or motorhome that sits in storage for long periods of time, tires may appear like new, but may have internal damage or cracking, so be sure to replace them every five years. If you feel your steering wheel pulling hard in one direction, you may have a slow leak. Safely pull off the road and check your tires. Carrying a fix-a-flat will usually take care of the problem. Otherwise drive with flashers on until you can get to a service station or change the tire.

If you do encounter a flat tire while driving, try to maintain your calmness. Your car may spin out, or swerve. If it does swerve, turn into the swerve in order to straighten out your RV. Turning against it will cause further spinning. Get off the road as soon as you are able to. If you can't get out of the road, put on your hazards and get away from the vehicle until help comes.

Take care of yourself and your vehicle so your vacation can be the best experience possible.

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