Whether you are new RVers or seasoned pros, safety should always be a priority. Below are the top 20 safety items to keep on your RV. Many of these items make great gifts for new RV owners.
- Safety Cones come in handy at a crowded campground, tight parking or to alert others of an emergency situation. These pop up cones (set of 4) store flat and include reflective areas with attachable flashing lights.
- Tire Pressure Monitor system will alert drivers of change in tire pressure. Typically there is enough time to get safely off the road before a catastrophic event. We like this system as it ties the tow vehicle into the same display. One system monitors all the tires.
- Fire Extinguishers strategically located in several areas of your RV can save a lot of heartache. This four pack can be utlized in areas such as by the door, in the kitchen, bedroom and an outside bay.
- Flash Lights are handy for walking the dog at night, late arrival set up, early morning pack up or emergency situations. This two pack makes it easier to find a flashlight when you need one quickly.
- Motion Sensor Night Light is critical for interior safety. Prevent a late night toe stub or missed stair by adding one or more of these lights in your RV. Trust me, you will thank us later for this tip!
- First-Aid Kit equipped with a variety of items are a must-have. Bandages of all sizes, sterile gauze, tape, and other medical supplies that will be helpful in any situation.
- Road Flares come in handy for a road-side breakdown, especially at night or when it’s getting dark. We love these as they easily store inside a small carry bag. These flares are battery operated LED for longer use time than traditional flares.
- Glow Sticks come in handy for kids to play with but they also work well to alert drivers at night of a hazard, to mark uneven ground, the edge of a site or other area.
- Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors can be a life saver. Be alerted to an issue as quickly as possible allows the most reaction. Detectors should be positioned in each major area of the RV such as kitchen, bedroom and living area.
- High Visibility Vest make you easily seen for any roadside breakdowns including tire changing. Vests come in handy for walking in areas with traffic or when ever you need to make sure that others see you as early as possible.
- Water Pressure Regulator is not a traditional safety item, but one over pressurized line can create a huge disaster inside your RV. For that reason, it should be one of your must-have safety items.
- Tool Kit should be easy to store and have enough tools for just about anything that arises.
- Battery Daddy stores batteries of various sizes for quick access in a hard sided carrying case.
- Fuse kit for a wide range of uses from car, truck, RV, and marine; this kit has virtually all the sizes you will ever need.
- Duct Tap because let’s face it, it can fix just about anything!
- Zip Ties in assorted sizes have many uses including securing loose items, hanging banners or lights, organizing wires and much more.
- Mace or Bear Spray is great for personal protection against an intruder human or vermin
- Bug spray is undoubtedly needed for emergencies in the summer to combat mosquitoes and other pesky insects
- WD40 to loosen stuck parts, drive out moisture and remove grease and sticky stuff such as gum and sap. It also works great to clean stainless steel appliances. Keep a can in the tool area as well as under the kitchen sink.
- Dash cam for motorhome or truck/SUV can provide peace of mind while traveling as well as parked. The Thinkware U1000 model has 4k ultra HD, super night vision, road safety warnings, GPS, parking mode and more. We love this mode for affordability and all the included features and think it’s the best value on the market.
Safety is no joke. Especially when camping in more secluded areas or where it can be hard to get emergency services quickly. The safety gear outlined above will give you peace of mind for whatever may happen while traveling.
In addition to the must-have safety items above, be sure to have a list of emergency contacts, doctor’s phone numbers, a list of medical conditions, and prescription medications with dosage. Have the list laminated or kept in a plastic sleeve. If you are traveling with pets, have a copy of their records as well.
