How likely is it that your RV will have a breakdown on the road? Most people assume a vehicle breakdown will never to happen to them. When it does happen, they have no plan and no equipment.
Regularly scheduled maintenance and a thorough pre-trip inspection improve the chance that your RV will perform up to par. But even with rigorous maintenance and care, the possibility remains that your RV might stall or that the unexpected will happen. Don’t be caught unprepared.
RV Emergency Preparedness Checklist
• Spare tire – properly inflated
• High-quality, heavy-duty, long jumper cables
• Emergency contact information (medical, vehicle insurance, etc…)
• First-Aid Kit
• RV owners’ manual / a shop manual
• Flashlight with spare batteries
• Pocket knife
• Roll of duct tape
Basic toolkit:
• Hammer
• Combination wrenches
• Screwdriver set (various sizes Phillips and flat-head)
• Ratchet and Socket sets
• Torx bits
• Pliers
Additional supplies that you should carrry with you:
• Spark-plug socket
• Electrical test light (multimeter)
• Spare electrical wire, wire crimper and splicers, butt connector
• Roll of insulated 12-guage wire
• Spare engine drive belts
• Spare fuel filter
• Radiator hoses and hose clamps
• Spare fuses
• Extra motor oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid
Stay with Your Vehicle
If your RV experiences a roadside breakdown, have someone stay with the vehicle if possible and wait for a law enforcement officer or towing company to arrive. If you are unable to stay with the vehicle, leave a note on the dash with your name, date, time you left and the direction you’re walking.
Roadside Assistance
One of the best ways to prepare for a roadside breakdown is to invest in a trustworthy, reliable roadside assistance program, like Good Sam Roadside Assistance. Protect your car, truck, SUV, motorcycle, RV, or trailer with a Good Sam Roadside Assistance package and get help with issues large and small — from emergency fluid and battery jumps, to full-service towing from anywhere you break down.