RV Fire Safety

There is a lot of talk about fire safety at the campground and in the woods, and for obvious reasons. Nobody wants to start a forest fire.

But I find that there is not much talk about fire prevention in your RV. Let’s face it, your RV is your home away from home and should be treated as such. Do you have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home? So do I. But do you have them in your RV?  Are they plugged in and checked regularly? Besides the detectors you should also have fire extinguishers near every exit.

Fire can be even more dangerous in an RV than in a house because the space is so much smaller and there are so many flammable materials around, including your propane tank, motor oil and gasoline if it is a motorhome.  RV’s burn very quickly and can even explode.

Small spaces fill with smoke very quickly so special care has to be taken to keep fresh air circulating including opening the top vents and turning on your range hood while cooking.

If you smell gas in your RV then you have to turn off the valve and have the pipes examined. Do not turn on electricity-a spark could cause an explosion.

You should also have an evacuation plan, just like at home. Make sure that all family members know how to quickly leave and how to open the doors. Although it may seem obvious to you, little kids may not know how to open the door by themselves in emergency. Teach them and it may save their lives.

To read more about fire safety go to: http://www.momanddadcamping.com/camping/health-and-safety/how-prevent-wild-fires-while-camping.html

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