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Whether you will be driving a motorized RV or towing an RV, you should keep these things in mind.
Adjust and use all rear view mirrors. Before leaving on a trip, sit in the driver's seat and adjust all mirrors for optimal road views.
Account for your vehicle size when turning.
When turning corners, use the push-pull steering method. Place one hand at the twelve o'clock position and pull down while pushing up with the other hand.
The front and rear wheels will track paths much farther apart than those of a car.
Allow more time to brake, change lanes and enter a busy highway, since bigger vehicles take more time to accelerate and slow down.
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Connect brakes and signal lights. Always check that the trailer's brakes, turn signals and tail lights are synchronized with the towing vehicle's.
Back up with care. By placing your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel, the trailer will move in the direction you turn your hand. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Once the trailer is moving in the proper direction, avoid any sharp movements of the steering wheel. Slowly steer the vehicle into its desired direction.
Whether you're driving a motor home or tow vehicle, make every trip a safer one by buckling up your safety belt and making sure passengers are secured too. Make every trip a safe trip.
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