Safety on your first road trip – truth or challenge? For some it may seem like an adventure, a hassle or simply a way to recharge the batteries. It’s always a good time to take a vacation, especially when it comes to the perfect winter break. First of all, how you drive it, how you park it, you have to have room for absolutely every maneuver you make. But it also means making sure that the chances of someone damaging your caravan when you’re away are minimal or non-existent.To make your winter holiday not only memorable on your first caravan trip, but also to feel “safe”, keep in mind some personal and family safety tips when you choose to rent or buy a caravan, whether you or anyone else in your circle is driving it.
- Driving safely. It’s no secret that you need to slow down – and that goes for any vehicle, not just your car. There are situations on your journey when you may encounter several obstacles on your first trip in your motorhome. Extra care here helps a lot. At the same time, you should never forget the dimensions of the motorhome. When you get behind the wheel for the first time, or if you use it extremely rarely, it’s quite easy to forget that it’s much bigger than the car in the garage. So please, please, please, please, please, make sure you fit into various tight spaces, but also that you’ll have enough room to turn around if you need to. Don’t get behind the wheel if you don’t take all these things into account. Ask an experienced friend to drive it.
- Camping/off-camping safety. Whether you opt to stay camping or off-camping, there are a few things to consider to minimize the risk of finding your motorhome damaged. Take a vote with fellow campers on who and where they want to stay. Then you can start by not leaving belongings unattended. Whether you’re camping on or off the campsite, leaving your belongings out in the open is an invitation to thieves. When you go for a walk, it’s safer to draw the blinds to limit the appearance of unpleasant people. So is the camping experience really a truth and a challenge?
- Don’t drive long distances without rest. Here again, the “speed must be reduced” principle applies. If you want to get there faster, swap with another family member. And if the journey is long, plan your route so that you can take a break every few hours.
- If you already have a personal autoloot, you can invest in a security system.
It’s not difficult to maintain safety in a car, just as with any other means of transportation. There are a few general rules to keep in mind. Planning ahead is really funny. If you take precautions ahead of time, you will surely have a great winter vacation with your loved ones.The romaniancampers.ro team wishes you a pleasant journey and moments of maximum safety on your first motorhome trip!