Tornadoes: Emergency Preparation
Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms. All types of vehicles can be blown over, rolled, crushed, lifted, or otherwise destroyed by even a weak tornado. People have been hurt or killed when large...
View ArticleFive Things You Need to Know Today: August 5
Since I like things to come in fives (and tens), here are five things YOU need to know TODAY! 1. Bear Spray Mandatory on Banff Trail For the first time in a national park, Parks Canada has mandated...
View ArticleBe Prepared with Road Trip Planner
You and your family are packed into your recreational vehicle, heading out of town for a much-needed vacation to kick off the summer. The skies were clear when you left home, but several hours out the...
View ArticleLightning: What You Need to Know
Before heading out in your recreational vehicle, ensure you have a plan and know what to do if you encounter severe weather. Summer is the peak season for one of the nation’s deadliest weather...
View ArticleWhy Worry About Thunderstorms?
A thunderstorm affects a relatively small area when compared to a hurricane or a winter storm. The typical thunderstorm is 15 miles in diameter and lasts an average of 30 minutes. Despite their small...
View ArticlePrepare for Stormy Weather with Quick Exit Plan
Given the rash of severe weather that’s been striking the United States and Canada this spring and summer, it would be prudent for all campers and RVers to have a quick exit plan in place regardless of...
View ArticleStorm Destroys RVs at Mississippi’s Gulf Coast RV Park
A strong storm system barreled through several Mississippi Gulf Coast communities yesterday evening (Monday, April 14), damaging and destroying numerous recreational vehicles in a campground, downing...
View ArticleRV Severe Weather Safety Tips
Severe weather can happen at any time, anywhere. Being prepared to act quickly could be a matter of survival. Knowing what to do before, during, and following severe weather is a critical part of being...
View ArticleWhat To Do When Stormy Weather Hits Your Campground
You’re on what you hope will be a leisurely RV camping trip. It’s a warm summer afternoon. Suddenly, a few raindrops splat your arms, and before you know it, the sky opens up. Then you hear thunder...
View ArticleHail Can Be a Killer Especially For Your RV
There are four things that absolutely kill all recreational vehicles: water damage, neglect, accidents, and severe hail. If you are a careful owner that follows preventive maintenance guidelines and...
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