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Anything can happen when you’re traveling, especially on the road and camping in off-the-grid locations in your RV. You must be prepared for every emergency, from losing access to food and water to sustaining minor injuries while exploring or doing the most menial tasks. If you still don’t have one, here’s a comprehensive checklist on how to build your RV Emergency Kit.
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A backup supply of clean, drinking water will come in handy if you’re hiking up the mountains or sheltering in place because of a storm and other inclement weather conditions. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has the following tips for creating and storing emergency drinking water.
Have an emergency stash of food supplies separate from what you plan to consume during your stay in the RV. Store food items with longer shelf life and in single-serving packaging to avoid spoilage. In addition, make sure you account for supplies that can accommodate everyone in your RV. Go for food items that you would typically eat.
Here are some examples.
In addition, if you’re RVing with a pet, make sure you've also packed sufficient emergency pet food and water for them.
Create an emergency food supply that will last them for several days stored in airtight containers
You’ll never know what will happen when you’re on the road. But one of the worse things is probably being stuck somewhere cold and damp with soaking wet clothes. Foil blankets, also known as space blankets or Mylar blankets, can protect you from potential hypothermia in these conditions. Get high-quality ones that are durable and reusable for each person in your RV.
Whether to ward off intruders or wild animals, like bears, or call out for help in critical situations, flare guns and safety whistles are absolute must-haves in your RV emergency kit. Go for high-powered signaling devices that can be heard or seen from a great distance.
Invest In a safety vest for each member of your family. Its reflective color will make you visible, protect you at night from getting hit by cars in case of a roadside emergency, and make it easier for rescuers to spot you during disastrous situations.
The storm and weather apps on your mobile phone may not be available in times of major calamities. Always have battery-operated weather emergency radio and extra batteries in your RV, so you’re always prepared no matter what.
Lastly, your RV emergency kit should have first aid medical supplies covering minor sprains, burns, cuts, or allergy attacks. It would help if you had everything needed to cleanse and dress wounds and minimize the pain until help arrives.
These include:
If you have an existing medical condition, it’s best to stock up on a three-day supply of your prescription drugs for emergencies.
When living or traveling in an RV, you should be prepped for unexpected situations, like roadside breakdowns and repair emergencies. While you don't need loads of tools, it's still good to know you have all sides covered. Here are some of the basic tools you can start with.
Hopefully, this checklist has guided you on how to build your RV Emergency kit.
Will Cotter is a certified wanderlust. He works remotely and runs his professional cleaning company, HappyCleans. Will loves all things travel and adventure and plans to go on an epic and scenic campervan journey soon.