Top 10 Safety Tips For UK Motorhome Journeys So you’ve finally bought your used motorhome having yelled “buy my motorhome” and “sell my motorhome” down the phone to Caravan and Motorhome Sales, but now it’s time to head out onto the open road. So rather than just sell you a quality used motorhome and send you on your way, we want to give you a few hints and tips to help you make the most of your travels.
So here’s our top ten safety tip for motorhome journeys 1: Learn how to drive your specific model of motorhome. Driving a motorhome is very much like driving a commercial truck. Keeping between the lines, accelerating, braking and manoeuvring, using mirrors and passing vehicles are all demanding and having dedicated motorhome driving lessons beforehand are a good idea! 2: Motorhome Insurance and Roadside Assistance – Before you hit the road, jack, ask yourself a few questions to make sure you have adequate cover: Does your insurance cover a trailer? Does your policy cover your towed vehicle, if you have one? Will your roadside assistance tow your motorhome and trailer if you have one and how far will they tow you for?
3: Reservations – To make sure your space is available, it doesn’t hurt to ring ahead 24 hours in advance of check in. If your reservation has been lost or missed, you then have time to make alternative plans. 4: Check road conditions and closures – Use websites and refer to your satnav to identify any problems ahead, allowing you to change routes if need be. 5: Weather – Knowing the weather forecast can be a real bonus. A simple Google search should suffice. 6: Checklists – It’s easy to miss check points on your motorhome before taking it out on the road each day, but they are big vehicles and really need checking thoroughly. So make a check-list and stick to it to maintain a safe and sound motorhome.
7: Electrical Load – Unlike our houses, UK motorhomes aren’t wired to run all of our appliances at once. So check the load of your motorhome and only plug in what you need and what your motorhome will handle. 8: Weight – Weight distribution is very important for motorhome road safety. Decide upon how much fuel and water you are going to carry and ensure you remain within the legal limitations of your vehicle. Refer to your user manual. 9: Wildlife – Animals can pose a problem when out in the wild. From wasps, to scavenging animals. Keep doors and windows closed at night and keep rubbish off the ground and sealed. 10: Wifi and Mobile Internet– Take advantage of free internet hotspots at fast food restaurants and service stations and consider a mobile phone plan that allows for data tethering, allowing you to go online with laptops and tablets. Of course, this list is not exhaustive. To learn more about used motorhomes and motorhome lifestyle, visit www.caravanandmotorhomesales.co.uk.