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TRAVEL TIPS
As you travel around the country in your
motor home, you will pick up useful advice from
other motor home owners.
A number of suggestions can also be
obtained by reading articles and regular columns
in outdoor and camping magazines. Some maga-
zines and publishing companies print an annual
park and campground directory. These can be
found at your local news stand or RV supply
dealer. Here are a few travel tips to begin with.
1. Always check for sufficient clearance. Know
the height and width of your unit.
2. Always fill the fresh water tank at an ap-
proved potable water filling facility or a
known purified drinking water source. Taste
the water before filling the water tank in an
unfamiliar location. The water in some areas
may contain an undesirable taste. Do not use
a new hose to fill the water tank. It can leave
a distinct rubber or vinyl taste.
3. Showers can take a lot of water. Conserve
water by taking a "Sea Shower". This is done
by wetting down, turning off the water, soap-
ing thoroughly and then rinsing.
4. Dump sewage only at approved dumping sta-
tions.
5. Store liquids in plastic containers with tight
fitting caps to prevent spills.
6. Keep an eye on the water and holding tank
levels. It is a good idea to dump the holding
tank at least every two days.
7. When traveling with children, it is helpful to
plan their wardrobe for a week. Place each
days clothing in a plastic bag and label the
bag with the child's name and day of the
week for use.
8. Use sleeping bags whenever possible. They
save laundry and take up less storage space
than bedding.
9. Make sure all compartment doors have been
closed and the door step has been stowed in
the correct position before moving the vehi-
cle.
10. Before traveling, make sure the refrigerator
door has been secured. Use care when open-
ing the refrigerator door after the vehicle has
TRAVELING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME
11. During peak tourist season and holidays, it is
12. Some states or cities will not permit vehicles
13. Do not leave food or odor-causing material in
14. Become familiar with the fire extinguisher
15. Make a list of all groceries, fresh meats, veg-
16. When you sit over the front wheels while
One of the more serious conditions affecting
the motor home traveler and camper is that of the
weather. Whether you travel the high mountain
terrain, the lower deserts and flatland or the
plains of the midwest, the weather is always with
you and subject to change, sometimes with little
or no warning. However, adequate warnings are
normally broadcast over local radio and TV sta-
tions.
Motor home travelers and campers often seek
secluded areas for weekend recreation or extend-
ed summer vacations. Many recreational areas
are vulnerable to severe weather situations, espe-
cially flash flooding conditions. A few simple
precautions may help lessen the hazards of flash
flooding or reduce your immediate involvement.
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been stopped. Any articles that have shifted
may fall out when the door is opened.
best to phone ahead and make reservations at
the park where you plan to stop.
with LP gas containers to pass through high-
way tunnels. If your route includes a tunnel,
check with the highway patrol or department
of highways to avoid inconvenience.
your vehicle for extensive periods of time.
Always allow damp clothing, swimwear,
hunting gear, etc., to dry before stowing.
and make sure it is always fully charged. Re-
move and replace it and read instructions so
you know the correct operating procedure be-
fore an emergency happens
etables, newspapers, etc., that you may need
and try to pick them up during your last fuel
stop of the day. This will prevent leaving a
good parking spot once you have arrived at
your destination.
driving, as in a motor home, you have a ten-
dency to crowd the middle of the road. Check
the side view mirror frequently to observe
how close you are driving to the center line.
SEVERE
WEATHER
INFORMATION
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