7 Real RV Horror Stories

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

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

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Black Tank Nightmare: If tank valve handles are not regularly lubricated they can get stuck in the open position.

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

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

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Hit Low Clearance Obstacles: Plan your route carefully to avoid encountering low clearance bridges.

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

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7 Real RV Horror Stories

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black Tank Nightmare: If tank valve handles are not regularly lubricated they can get stuck in the open position.

Black Tank Nightmare: If 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!

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.

Hit Low Clearance Obstacles: Plan your route carefully to avoid encountering low clearance bridges.

Hit Low Clearance Obstacles: Plan your route carefully to avoid encountering low clearance bridges.

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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