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SECTION 4
TRAVELING WITH YOUR MOTOR
Motor home travelers and campers often seek
secluded areas for weekend recreation or extend-
ed summer vacations. Many recreational areas
are vulnerable to severe weather situations, espe-
cially flash flooding conditions. A few simple
precautions may help lessen the hazards of flash
flooding or reduce your immediate involvement.
NOTE: We recommend that all motor home oc-
cupants become familiar with these safe-
ty precautions, and be alert to change in
weather.
·
Be alert, because thunderstorms can form at
any time, in any month of the year. Thunder-
storms can produce large amounts of rain
over a small area in a short time, which may
result in a flash flood. Listen frequently to
weather reports on the radio for weather and
flood conditions.
·
When camping near a stream, leave plenty of
sloping bank between you and the stream.
·
Avoid deep canyons and dry washes during
stormy or threatening weather. Be aware of
alternate exits.
·
If heavy rain occurs, move to high ground
immediately (at least 30-40 feet above the
canyon floor or bottom of dry wash).
·
During a flash flood, if you cannot move your
vehicle, abandon it. Do not attempt to return
to your vehicle before the water has receded.
·
Do not attempt to wade to your vehicle if the
water is above your knees - fast moving water
exerts an enormous amount of pressure, mak-
ing it impossible to remain standing or walk-
ing.
·
Do not try to drive through flooded areas.
·
Follow instructions of local authorities.
Leave immediately when advised to do so.
Many lives have been lost because people did
not heed warnings.
·
Have on hand survival supplies for several
days, including food, water, first aid equip-
ment and necessary medications. In desert ar-
eas during hot weather allow 3-4 gallons of
drinking water per person, per day.
·
Before you leave home, inform someone of
your destination and when you expect to re-
turn. Authorities at your destination should
be notified immediately if you do not arrive
on time.
REMEMBER THESE TERMS:
WATCH:
Severe weather may develop in the
specified area. Be alert and prepare for possibility
of an emergency.
WARNING:
Severe weather is occurring or is
imminent in certain areas. Move to a safe loca-
tion immediately.
The weather-band radio feature of your RV
RadioTM lets you hear up-to-date weather re-
ports from local offices of the National Weather
Service (NWS). Recorded messages that last
from three to five minutes are replayed continu-
ously around the clock with updates about every
three or four hours. When weather threatens,
these messages are updated more frequently. If
necessary, the weather service will ‘break in’
with storm watches and warnings and live reports
when the situation demands.
See the RV RadioTM manufacturer’s operat-
ing guide in your InfoCase for instructions on us-
ing the weather radio feature.
NIGHTTIME DRIVING
·
Make sure all running lights and signal lights
are clean and in working order. Have your
headlights periodically checked and adjusted.
·
Use care when passing other vehicles. Your
motor home is a longer vehicle than a car, and
you may have a more difficult time knowing
when to pull back into your lane. If possible,
have another person in the coach help you
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