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RV Travel -- Are you Overweight?

RV Weights

Having your RV weighed and knowing the weight on each tire, will allow you to determine if you are overweight. For your safety, this is valuable information and paying attention to this could save lives and money. Here are some definitions for abreviations commonly used.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) means the maximum permissible weight of
this motor home. The GVWR is equal to or greater than the sum of the
Unloaded VehicleWeight plus theNet Carrying Capacity.

UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight) means the weight of thismotor home as built at
the factory with full fuel, engine oil, and coolants. TheUVWdoes not
include cargo, fresh water, LP gas, occupants, or dealer installed
accessories.

NCC (Net Carrying Capacity)means themaximumweight of all occupants
including the driver, personal belongings, food, fresh water, LP gas, tools,
tongue weight of towed vehicle, dealer installed accessories, etc., that can
be carried by thismotor home.
(NCC is equal to or less than GVWRminusUVW).

CCWR (Gross CombinationWeight Rating)means the value specified by the motor
homemanufacturer as themaximumallowable loaded weight of this
motor home with its towed trailer or towed vehicle.

RV travel should be safe and fun.

Dorothy Loll and Susan Cox
Maximizing Your RV Experience

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RV Tips -- Deadbolt your door

Deadbolts

Do you use the deadbolt on the entry door to your RV?

Although it has gotten better in the past few years, many RV's have the same key for their entry door. For sure, every RV salesman and RV technician has a pass key for the lock. To be secure when you leave your rig unattended, you should use the deadbolt to lock it. The new keyless entries are nice because you can set your own unique code to unlock it.

The keys for lower compartments are also often common between motorhomes and towables. There isn't a lot you can do about these, exept empty or remove valuables if your RV is going to be left unattended for any length of time.

RV travel should be safe and fun.

Dorothy Loll and Susan Cox
Maximizing Your RV Experience

Tips and Information for RVers:
http://www.RVTips4U.com 

Information and Products for RV Travelers:
http://www.RV-Travel-Diet-And-Exercise.com
http://www.TirePressureSafety.com
http://www.RVSafetyExpert.com
http://www.RVPressurePro.com
http://www.Propane-Campfire.com
http://www.RockHunterSupply.com

RV Travel -- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Every year people die from Carbon Monoxide poisoning while sleeping in their RV. This is the gas emitted from your engine exhaust. It is also emitted from your generator exhaust.  Please be safe. Check your exhausts for leaks and make sure your tail pipe is in good condition. Also make sure you are exhausting away from camping areas.

Carbon Monoxide is colorless and odorless. If you are sleeping, and overcome with carbon monoxide, you will probably not wake up. Turn off your generator at night if at all possible. If you must run it, make sure your system is in good repair. Here are the symptoms of carbon monoxide:

Dizziness, Vomitting, Nausea, Muscular Twitching, Intense Headache, Throbbing in the Temples, Weakness and Sleepiness, Inability to Think Coherently.

If you or anyone in your party experiences any of these symptoms get to fresh air immediately. If the symptoms persist get medical attention. Shut the generator down and do not operate until it has been inspected and repaired by a professional.

RV travel should be safe and fun.

Dorothy Loll and Susan Cox
Maximizing Your RV Experience

Tips and Information for RVers:
http://www.RVTips4U.com 

Information and Products for RV Travelers:
http://www.RV-Travel-Diet-And-Exercise.com
http://www.TirePressureSafety.com
http://www.RVSafetyExpert.com
http://www.RVPressurePro.com
http://www.Propane-Campfire.com
http://www.RockHunterSupply.com