Seatbelt usage
Hi folks! I haven't posted here in a long time but this forum helped me make the decision on which fifth wheel and tow vehicle to buy many years ago and we've had lots of great times since then. The t...
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A friend's elderly dad was in the restroom when friend, new to RV's, lost control on a curve and rolled down an embankment. Dad wound up in the hospital and friend and family flew back home leaving wrecked RV behind. Dad recovered.
There's a lot more to safe operating and driving an RV than is generally discussed here. They are hard to see out of, hard to stop quickly, and top heavy. Don't let yokels pressure you to take curves faster than you are comfortable and don't change lanes unless you are sure there is nobody on your right in a small car or on a motorcycle. Most non-RV'ers have no idea about your blind spot. Use a GPS to plan ahead for safe merges and getting ready for off ramps.
There's a lot more to safe operating and driving an RV than is generally discussed here. They are hard to see out of, hard to stop quickly, and top heavy. Don't let yokels pressure you to take curves faster than you are comfortable and don't change lanes unless you are sure there is nobody on your right in a small car or on a motorcycle. Most non-RV'ers have no idea about your blind spot. Use a GPS to plan ahead for safe merges and getting ready for off ramps.
