Once you camp with an RV, you never go back. It would be like downgrading to a Port-a-Potty after using a toilet your whole life. In fact, it is exactly like that or worse as when you are camping without an RV you have to make do with what you have. However, camping with an RV doesn't automatically make everything easier. Here are a few tips to keep your camping safe.
Renting an apartment or house for the first time can be a challenging experience because of the many responsibilities associated with it. To put it into perspective you are basically paying for the right to use a living space that is owned by another person. There is a major difference between ownership and renting. Renters get into to trouble and have problems with landlords or managers when they break or treat the property like their home. Now treating an apartment or rental property as if it was a home owned by the renter can lead to property damage and even eviction.
Once you've found a suitable campground make a reservation and specify that you have an RV, not just a car and a tent. Confirm reservations over the phone beforehand to avoid closing hours and keep a list of other nearby campgrounds in case they are fully booked or there is bad weather.
Double check traffic conditions on the way to the campground. Construction could keep you on the road longer than you anticipate and you can avoid it by taking alternate routes.
Don't take your chances just because you have an RV. Stay safe and check the weather before you even make your camping plans. If there's a storm, stay home.
Homes on wheels are not as capable as homes not on wheels when it comes to amps. They are limited to 30 or 50 amps, so you want to keep track how many you're using in order to avoid losing electricity altogether. The formula to convert watts to amps is watts divided by volts equals amps.
There are legal weight limits that your RV is allowed to weigh. You can weigh your RV at a commercial truck stop and calculate how much water and fuel you can carry based on that.
* Renter's Insurance: Most apartment communities will require renters insurance and it is usually a liability up to $100,000.00. The best place to check for a renter's policy is to couple it with your current auto policy. This will give you a discount and save you time and money by paying a small monthly payment each month. Basically, renter's insurance is for your own protection and the landlord's as well. If any damage did happen to the apartment or rental property you would able to pay for it if you were at fault. The owner's insurance policy will not cover your possessions if they are destroyed or stolen. Sao make sure that you get a policy to protect your interests.
Be sure that the next trip you take with your RV is a safe one by following all of these simple tips and educating those with you about RV safety.
Renting an apartment or house for the first time can be a challenging experience because of the many responsibilities associated with it. To put it into perspective you are basically paying for the right to use a living space that is owned by another person. There is a major difference between ownership and renting. Renters get into to trouble and have problems with landlords or managers when they break or treat the property like their home. Now treating an apartment or rental property as if it was a home owned by the renter can lead to property damage and even eviction.
Once you've found a suitable campground make a reservation and specify that you have an RV, not just a car and a tent. Confirm reservations over the phone beforehand to avoid closing hours and keep a list of other nearby campgrounds in case they are fully booked or there is bad weather.
Double check traffic conditions on the way to the campground. Construction could keep you on the road longer than you anticipate and you can avoid it by taking alternate routes.
Don't take your chances just because you have an RV. Stay safe and check the weather before you even make your camping plans. If there's a storm, stay home.
Homes on wheels are not as capable as homes not on wheels when it comes to amps. They are limited to 30 or 50 amps, so you want to keep track how many you're using in order to avoid losing electricity altogether. The formula to convert watts to amps is watts divided by volts equals amps.
There are legal weight limits that your RV is allowed to weigh. You can weigh your RV at a commercial truck stop and calculate how much water and fuel you can carry based on that.
* Renter's Insurance: Most apartment communities will require renters insurance and it is usually a liability up to $100,000.00. The best place to check for a renter's policy is to couple it with your current auto policy. This will give you a discount and save you time and money by paying a small monthly payment each month. Basically, renter's insurance is for your own protection and the landlord's as well. If any damage did happen to the apartment or rental property you would able to pay for it if you were at fault. The owner's insurance policy will not cover your possessions if they are destroyed or stolen. Sao make sure that you get a policy to protect your interests.
Be sure that the next trip you take with your RV is a safe one by following all of these simple tips and educating those with you about RV safety.
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