7 RV Camping Mistakes to Avoid!

Here are 5 common mistakes new owners make when camping in an RV. Learn how to avoid these mistakes!

Sticky Tank Handles: If black and gray holding tank valve  handles are not regularly lubricated they can get stuck in the open position.

Sticky Tank Handles: If black and gray holding tank valve  handles are not regularly lubricated they can get stuck in the open position.

Fried Electric: Badly wired power at RV parks can damage your RV. Always use a surge protector to prevent issues!

Fried Electric: Badly wired power at RV parks can damage your RV. Always use a surge protector to prevent issues!

Leaky Seals: If RV seals are not carefully maintained water will leak into the RV and cause severe damage.

Leaky Seals: If RV seals are not carefully maintained water will leak into the RV and cause severe damage.

Busted Plumbing Lines: Loose plumbing connections under the RV and busted lines are another common way RVs are damaged by water.

Busted Plumbing Lines: Loose plumbing connections under the RV and busted lines are another common way RVs are damaged by water.

RV Wrecks: Follow the safe driving distance of at lest 5 seconds in order to avoid crashes with other vehicles.

RV Wrecks: Follow the safe driving distance of at lest 5 seconds in order to avoid crashes with other vehicles.

Low Clearance Damage: Plan your route carefully to avoid encountering low clearance bridges that your RV cannot fit under.

Low Clearance Damage: Plan your route carefully to avoid encountering low clearance bridges that your RV cannot fit under. 

Tire Pressure: Check and adjust your RV tire pressure on travel days to avoid blowouts and other issues.

Tire Pressure: Check and adjust your RV tire pressure on travel days to avoid blowouts and other issues.  

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