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SECTION 4

TRAVELING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME

16. When you sit over the front wheels while

driving, as in a motor home, you have a ten-

dency to crowd the middle of the road. Check

the side view mirror frequently to observe

how close you are driving to the center line.

SEVERE

WEATHER

INFORMATION

One of the more serious conditions affecting

the motor home traveler and camper is that of the

weather. Whether you travel the high mountain

terrain, the lower deserts and flatland or the

plains of the midwest, the weather is always with

you and subject to change, sometimes with little

or no warning. However, adequate warnings are

normally broadcast over local radio and TV sta-

tions.

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 im-

mediately (at least 30-40 feet above the can-

yon 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 feature of your RV

Radio

lets you hear up-to-date weather reports

from local offices of the National Weather Ser-

vice (NWS). Recorded messages that last from

three to five minutes are replayed continuously

around the clock with updates about every three

or four hours. When weather threatens, these

messages are updated more frequently. If neces-

sary, the weather service will ‘break in’ with

storm watches and warnings and live reports

when the situation demands.

See the RV Radio

manufacturer’s operating

guide in your InfoCase for instrutions on using

the weather radio feature.

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