accident survivability in DP motorhome
This has been one thing running through my mind since our new DP purchase last month. Now the dually we had was engineered to adsorb (as all cars & trucks)a collision. The energy transfer in modern ca...
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willald wrote:
When we traded in our truck and TT for a Class A MH, I fully understood and accepted that we were trading away some accident safety and 'crashworthiness' in return for more luxury and convenience when on the road.
I fully accept that risk, given that we are only on the road with the MH about 5,000 miles or 5-6 weeks out of the year. The rest of the time, everyday commuting and all other transportation that goes on the other 95% of the time...We travel in either a sedan or minivan that has much, much better safety.
Like already said, in a collision with most other vehicles on the road, you and your occupants are pretty safe in a MH. Now, if you hit something solid or a vehicle as large or larger than you, all bets are off and it will not be pretty. All you can do is just take steps to reduce the risk of the latter ever happening. Drive more conservatively and stay 110% focused when driving, maintain your rig properly, etc.
If you're truly this concerned about safety on the road....Then you might consider a truck and towable RV (5th wheel or TT) instead of a MH. You are much safer that way in a wreck, although nowhere near as comfortable the other 99.9% of the time. :)
I did purchase a DP, not scared out of my mind concerned, just a lot more aware. In hind site I still would have made the same decision. I don't believe hitting a car should be cast aside as trivial. All that fiberglass and metal is going somewhere, as there isn't any crumple zones built into most MH.
But as said,by many, give yourself room policy is a very wise decision.
