Conditions can change quickly – it’ s time to move!
WET WEATHER
Driving in wet weather creates risks for all road users, and the risk increases if you need the windscreen wipers on fast speed. This is when visibility can be impaired, so your safest option is to get off the road and wait for the rain to subside, especially when towing.
Time to batten down the hatches.
Another thing to consider is where you set-up camp. Being in a valley would normally raise little concern during fine weather, especially when you’ ve found that cracking camp spot. But things can quickly go pearshaped and turn into a sloppy mess with a bit of rain. We’ ve seen it before – that welcoming campsite which originally had firm ground when setting up is now a quagmire, making leaving camp more challenging. With less vehicle traction, be prepared for your tow rig to work extra hard to pull your RV to firmer ground. If you leave it too long to make an exit, you may find that you need a winch to pull your vehicle out due to a loss of traction.
Our tip: Think about how you’ ll set up camp when it’ s raining. Aim to have your RV tilted to help with water run-off. By simply raising the A frame slightly, and with a small tilt to your RV’ s offside, it can help reduce any water puddling at your door.
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