GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #64 | Page 87

RV FEATURE
WATER PURIFICATION TABLETS
Water purification tablets do exactly what they say on the tin . If you ’ re ever left without access to clean drinking water , theses tablets contain ( safe ) chemicals that will purify the water from any accessible source , like a river or lake , and make it suitable for drinking .
Remember that you usually have to wait around half an hour before the water is safe to drink .
These tablets are relatively cheap and don ’ t take up a lot of space — you may even be able to fit them in your first-aid kit .
NON-PERISHABLE FOODS
Always keep some extra tins of beans , rice , dried fruit and dried vegetables onboard your RV just in case you are ever in a situation where you don ’ t have access to food . While it ’ s unlikely such an emergency would occur , it ’ s always best to be prepared .
EXTRA WATER
Make sure you always have plenty of drinkable water onboard your RV . Also , if you ’ re planning a long drive where you know you won ’ t be driving through many towns or passing amenities , make sure you stock-up beforehand and at any opportunity you get along the way .
TYRE JACK
A suitably-rated jack is essential for replacing a flat or damaged tyre on the road . Having the ability to change your own tyre , should you need to , will save you a lot of time and money . A good quality jack rated to lift the weight of the van and vehicle is a great investment .
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Fire extinguishers can be used to prevent major disasters occurring so having one in your RV at all times is a must — it ’ s also a legal requirement .
Whether it ’ s a kitchen fire , an electronic fault or a campfire that ’ s getting out of control , a fire extinguisher can save lives .
What other essential items do you pack in your RV to help you deal with an emergency . Write to info @ gorv . com . au to let us know !
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