1. RV For Two ? As strange as it sounds, it is important to use common sense when renting or buying an RV. Specifically, how many people do you foresee using it? If the number is five, get an RV that can handle that number comfortably!
2. RV Rush Hour Driving ? You may be tempted to keep trucking along even if you are a big city during rush hour. I highly advise against this. Frustrated drivers can be vicious. You will also put a lot of wear and tear on your RV.
3. Winter RV Storage ? If you store your RV in the winter months, you need to take something into account ? water. Freezing water expands. Empty everything in your vehicle that contains water or you could be in for a nasty surprise.
4. Shop Around For Your RV ? Whether renting or buying an RV, it is important to shop around. The quality of vehicles and prices vary widely by dealer. In this case, it is buyer beware.
5. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ? When evaluating a RV, it is important to understand how much weight it can take. This is known as the gross vehicle weight rating or GVWR. Do not exceed it!
6. Fast Lane RVing ? First off, going 80 in an RV is very risky. Stay out of the fast lane. Even if you can handle it, you stick out like a thumb, which means tickets from your friendly highway patrol.
7. RV Exhaust Brakes ? Given the weight of an RV, maintaining your breaks can be costly. One step you can take to reduce the wear and tear is to use RV exhaust brakes when towing extra weight such as a dolly.
8. Class C Motorhome Prices ? Class C motorhomes are often bigger than Class B, but are a bit rougher. They usually have the bed over cab approach and are built on truck chassis. Prices range from $40,000 to $80,000.
9. Class A Motorhome Prices ? Class A motorhomes are the top of the market luxury vehicles. That being said, you are going to pay for the luxury. Minimum prices start around $100,000 and go up to whatever you can spend.
10. Overheating RV Brakes ? Take care not to ride your breaks. If you overheat them, they can fail. Avoid rush hour traffic if possible. If you are stuck in it, consider pulling over till it thins out.
The world is full of nice, paved roads. For a person with a RV, this makes it your oyster. Get out there and eat to your heart's content!
