STAYING SAFE!
RV SAFETY ESSENTIALS
Still considering ourselves relative newbies
to this lifestyle, we hadn’t even thought
about these safety essentials, though obviously
our van was fitted with a smoke alarm as is
required. He said we wouldn’t believe how
quickly a fire in a van could escalate. Sadly,
tragic caravan fires do occur, as does carbon
monoxide poising, as was seen recently with a
young family in Western Australia.
These inexpensive and simple to install
solutions could very well save you and your
family’s lives. Recommended safety tips for RVs:
• If your van doesn't have one, install
photoelectric smoke alarms with a hush
button (RV models are available from
hardware stores);
• Check alarms before every trip or once
a week if full-time living;
• Install a carbon monoxide detector;
• Ensure you have a fire extinguisher and
fire blanket;
• Turn off all gas cylinders while the caravan
is being towed or campervan/motorhome
engine is on;
• Turn off all appliances not being used
before going to bed;
• Have an emergency plan;
• Prepare a grab-bag of essentials;
• Never leave cooking unattended;
• Store all flammable liquids outside the
caravan or motorhome; and
• Ensure that the extension lead for
connecting electricity supply to your RV
is in good condition.
The Feel Good Family — Katie, Paul and
Jasper Guerin — are brand ambassadors for
Coromal Caravans and The National Trust of
Australia (Queensland).
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