Summer Travel Safety Tips
Final school bells are ringing, graduations underway, summer weather and vacations are on tap. There’s something magical about a summer road trip. And it’s a standby in literature and movies—from John...
View ArticleRV Departure Checklist Helps Eliminate “I Forgot” Claims
As the RVing season continues to ramp up and hit full stride, the RV insurance claims season will also continue to ramp up. Because of the nature of RVing, recreational vehicles spend much of their...
View ArticleRV Insurance Claims: Driver Inexperience & Forgetfulness
First party insurance claims involving recreational vehicles can often be traced to driver inexperience and forgetfulness. The majority of claims occur within the first 90 days of ownership or at the...
View ArticleWinterizing an RV for a Northern Winter
When it comes to a northern winter and surviving its sub-zero temperatures, few things could be as tricky to prepare for as living in a recreational vehicle. At a recent event organized at the...
View ArticleClass Action Lawsuit Filed Against Norcold Over RV Refrigerators
Thousands of consumers in California and Florida that purchased Norcold recreational vehicle and boat refrigerators are now finding out these products may have a design defect making them a fire hazard...
View ArticlePropane Space Heater Fire Destroys RV & 4 Dogs
Studies show that fires in recreational vehicles, especially older units, tend to be more devastating than those in other forms of residence. Heating and electrical system malfunctions are the leading...
View ArticleMore Space Heater Fires Destroy Pets & RVs
Whether camping or just relaxing in your recreational vehicle, fire safety is essential. In an earlier post I reported that four small dogs died and an RV was destroyed in a fire caused by a propane...
View Article6 RV Fires Result in 2 Deaths
Whether camping or just relaxing in your recreational vehicle, fire safety is essential. It is critical that every member of your party know what to do in an emergency or fire. If you are one of the...
View ArticleMotorhome purchased on Craigslist explodes
In recent posts I reported that four small dogs died and an RV was destroyed in a fire caused by a propane space heater, space heaters destroyed pets and RVs in two separate fires, and six other RV...
View ArticleMake a Memorable Road Trip
A road trip, whether you do it on Sunday, Monday, or any other day of the week, isn’t about getting from Point A to Point B. It’s about the people, places, and things that you meet and see and...
View ArticleFires Destroy 7 RVs
Fires Destroy 7 RVs Whether camping or just relaxing in your recreational vehicle, fire safety is essential. It is critical that every member of your party know what to do in a fire or other emergency....
View ArticleDon’t Let Your RV Dreams Go Up in Flames
Ensure your family’s safety while traveling in an RV by following these fire safety guidelines. It’s crucial to know your location so emergency responders can find you in the event of an emergency. Be...
View ArticleWould You Leave Your Campfire Unattended?
Firefighters have discovered 23 illegal, abandoned, or escaped campfires burning on the Bitterroot National Forest in just the last seven days, according to a Bitterroot National Forest news release....
View ArticleShe Ran Calling ‘Wildfire’
A classic 70’s tune gave us the lyrics, “She ran calling ‘Wildfire’…..” Then a love song, but today, possibly the beginnings of a disaster. With rainfall low, and temperatures and winds high, wildfires...
View ArticleFires Destroy 5 RVs, Pickup &Fatality
Whether camping or just relaxing in your recreational vehicle, fire safety is essential. It is critical that every member of your party know what to do in a fire or other emergency. If you are one of...
View Article6 Case Studies in Preventing RV Fires
With an average of 3,100 RV fires each year, there is no shortage of news stories across the U.S. and Canada about devastating losses due to recreational vehicle fires. These fires caused seven deaths,...
View ArticleFires Destroy 4 RVs & Woman Falls From Moving RV
Whether camping or just relaxing in your recreational vehicle, fire safety is essential. It is critical that every member of your party know what to do in a fire or other emergency. If you are one of...
View ArticleSpace Heaters Deadly as Cause of RV Fires
Fire safety is essential when camping in your recreational vehicle. In earlier posts I reported on space heater fires that destroyed RVs and caused the death of its occupants—both human and canine....
View ArticleSiphoning Gas = Motorhome Fire
Last weekend emergency responders were called to a Delta (British Columbia) gas station where a motorhome was fully engulfed in flames. At about 3 a.m. on March 15, police and fire found two male...
View ArticleOn Preventing RV Fires: 6 Case Studies
A RV fire is no joking matter. When a RV fire breaks out, you may have little time to get out of your RV. That’s why every time you hit the road or use your RV when parked, you need … Continue reading →
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