Tips for Driving Your RV in the Rain
You must be extremely careful while driving a vehicle in inclement weather—more so when driving your RV. Rain makes roads wet and slippery and also reduces your traction. In addition, it can impede your visibility, making it even more challenging to drive. At Victory Custom Trailers, we want you safe on the road. That’s why our experts have created this guide, where we’ve highlighted a few tips to drive your RV safely in rainy weather. For more advice, come down to our dealership in Metamora, MI, where we happily welcome our friends from Detroit and Flint.
Inspect Your RV
The first tip we recommend to our customers is to inspect their RV thoroughly before they are about to drive in the rain. Tackling a breakdown in the rain can be worse than you think. That’s why you’ll want to take the time to examine your rig before you hit the road. Make sure that your camper is in tip-top shape and fix any hidden issues that can get aggravated on the road.
To keep your RV functional in the rain, change your oil, grease your slide-outs, and perform general repairs, such as tightening your rig’s wheel lug nuts, checking your RV’s batteries, and maintaining your braking system.
Check Tire Pressure
Next, you’ll want to check the tires on your rig, including those on your towing vehicle.
Your tires must be in good working condition to provide you with the traction you need on slippery roads. Check the pressure in each tire and adjust them to your manufacturer’s recommendations. This will help them handle wet roads in a better and safer manner. Also, replace bad tires immediately.
Replace Windshield Wipers
Before leaving home, make sure the windshield wipers on your motorhome or towing vehicle are in good shape. You’ll need to use them frequently while traveling, so ensure they are in perfect condition. If they appear worn out, replace them as soon as possible.
In addition, you can use a rain-repellent on your windshield to help cut down on droplets forming and compromising your vision.
Turn Your Lights On
Rainy weather can affect your visibility on the road and increase your chances of being in an accident. To make sure other motorists can see you, turn your headlights on even during the daytime.
Slow Down and Increase Your Following Distance
More importantly, you’ll want to slow down your vehicle at least about five to ten miles below the posted speed limit. Also, make sure you increase the distance between yourself and the rig ahead of you. This will give you the space and time you need to bring your RV to a complete stop.
We hope this guide helps you safely drive your RV in the rain. If you need more ideas or help upgrading your camper to the latest model, visit Victory Custom Trailers. We have an impressive collection of RVs for sale, and we can help you select the model that’ll perfectly suit your lifestyle. To speak to our friendly team, call us or swing by our dealership in Metamora, MI. We proudly serve those from Detroit and Flint, so reach out today.