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Safety & Tech

Safety gear protects your rig and passengers on the road. Tire pressure monitors, backup cameras, fire extinguishers, detectors and first aid kits cover the essentials.

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How to choose

  • Install a tire pressure monitoring system.
  • Add a backup camera for large rigs and trailers.
  • Carry multiple fire extinguishers, including near the exit.
  • Test smoke, CO and propane detectors before each trip.

Common questions

What safety equipment should every RV have?

Fire extinguishers, working smoke, carbon monoxide and propane detectors, a first aid kit, wheel chocks and tire pressure monitoring.

Why is tire pressure monitoring important on RVs?

Heavy RVs and trailers hide slow leaks. A monitor warns of low pressure and overheating before a blowout.