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Check Your RV Before You Hit The Road

Check Your RV Before You Hit The Road RVs are growing in popularity with more than 8 million,owners across the U.S. Plus, thousands of U.S. campsites now offer recreational vehicle accommodations. Before you hit the open road for your next vacation, check out these safety tips to find out how you can stay protected. RV OWNERSHIP STATISTICS One in 12 u.s. vehicle-owning households now owns an RV. Today's typical RV owner is 49 years old, married, with an annual household income of $68,000+, higher than the median for all households, according to the Michigan study. RV owners are likely to own their homes and spend disposable income on - an average of 4,500 miles and 26 days annually, the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) surveys show. Nearly 9% of U.S. households headed by 35-to-54 year olds OWn an RV, slightly exceeding the 8.6 percent ownership rates of those 55 and over. RVIA estimates nationwide, there are as many as 30 million RV enthusiasts, including RV renters. 15% of Americans Ages 6 and Older, 42.4 million people, participate in car, backyard & RV Camping. COMMON ACCIDENT CAUSES Fire Tire Failure Carelessness Clearance Mistakes Imbalance Fluids can leak & Over or under inflated Stairs left down & Some drivers forget the height of their This makes an RV improperly stored awning lead to problems spontaneously com- tires can blow out & unstable and bust and burn an RV cause accidents vehicle and hit a dangerous high object BE SAFE OUT THERE RVs need more distance to break and Width to turn Check your blind spots frequently Be on the lookout for Stop signs and lights Be sure that your vehicle weightis distributed evenly Check your tires regularly to make sure they can support the weight of your vehicle Share the driving with a buddy & Do not text and drive KNOW YOUR INSURANCE OPTIONS Bodily Injury Liability Coverage: offers protection if a covered accident results in injury or death. Collision Coverage: provides protection for damages to your insured Mo- torhome. Towing Coverage: Each time your Motorhome is disabled, you are guar- anteed for towing and labor costs. Room Extension and Awning Coverage: Any attached awnings or cabanas are covered along with any other special equipment designed to create extra living facilities. Canada/Mexico Protection: Offers protection when traveling to Canada or Mexico. DESTINATION The U.S. recreational vehicle park industry achieved revenue of 4.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2012 and it is estimated that revenue will reach almost 5 billion by 2015. There are more than 13,000 RV parks in the United States, employing almost 44,000 people in total. Glacier National Park MOST PREFERRED Death Valley NATIONAL PARKS Yosemite National Park National Park Lake Mead National Recreation Area Great Smoky Mountains National Park SOURCES http://www.thehartford.com/aarp/recreational-vehicles/rv-insurance http://www.prweb.com/releases/kirkland-rv/rv-safety-infographic/prweb11138327.htm http://www.prvca.org/NationalStatistics/tabid/194/language/en-US/Default.aspx http://www.statista.com/topics/1319/camping-und-recreational-vehicles/ http://relevance.com/blog/portfolio/rv-insurance/

Check Your RV Before You Hit The Road

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Ready to hit the road with your brand new RV? Make sure you’re well-protected in every way before you do!

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