Hitting the road in an RV can be an adventure that your family\nwill remember for years to come. If this will be your first RV trip, here are\nsome tips to make sure you remember your journey for the right reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have your RV thoroughly inspected and make any needed\nrepairs before you set out on your trip. Bring along a roadside emergency kit\nin case the RV breaks down or gets a flat tire somewhere along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stop for gas frequently. Even if you have half a tank, gas\nstations may be hundreds of miles apart in remote areas. It\u2019s better to be safe\nthan sorry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Share your itinerary with a family member or friend and check-in frequently. This is especially important if you will be traveling in a rural area where you may have inconsistent cellphone service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Research and plan your route ahead of time. A GPS can give\nyou the shortest route, but it may not take into account narrow roads, sharp\nturns, and low bridges. Find a website or app that can give you a route\nappropriate for an RV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On a long trip, it can be tempting to push yourself to\ncover as much ground as possible, but that could backfire. Driving for long\nstretches of time could lead to fatigue that could make it difficult to\nconcentrate and slow your reaction time. Driving at night could be especially\ndangerous since you would have to contend with a combination of fatigue,\nreduced visibility, and the possibility that wild animals might unexpectedly\nrun into the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take breaks every few hours, take turns driving with\nanother adult, and stop at a hotel or rest area when necessary. When you stop\nfor a break, walk around and stretch so you don\u2019t get stiff and achy. A little\nexercise can also help you stay alert while driving. Build some wiggle room\ninto your schedule so you won\u2019t feel forced to drive too fast or too long to\nreach your destination on time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Review your insurance policy before you set out on your\ntrip. An RV is very different than a car, and it has different insurance needs.\nIn addition to liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage, an RV policy\ncan cover any accessories attached to the vehicle and your belongings that you\nare transporting inside it. You can also choose a policy with towing and\nroadside assistance, total loss replacement, campsite and vacation coverage,\nemergency expenses, and uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cost of <\/strong>RV insurance<\/strong><\/a> will depend on your vehicle\u2019s class, your driving record, and the coverage limits and deductible you choose. Petruzelo Insurance can help you compare coverage options and premiums from several carriers and choose a policy that suits your needs and budget. <\/strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a> today to learn more.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hitting the road in an RV can be an adventure that your family will remember for years to come. If this will be your first RV trip, here are some tips to make sure you remember your journey for the right reasons. Don\u2019t Get Stranded Have your RV thoroughly inspected and make any needed repairs […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2815,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[175],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2814","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rv-insurance"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2814","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2814"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2814\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2816,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2814\/revisions\/2816"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2815"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2814"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2814"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2814"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}