RV Fire Safety Tips

Whether you regularly travel with your RV or occasionally, you always want to prioritize safety. RV fires are common accidents and often cause a loss of life and property. We here at Baydo’s RV Center know what it takes to stay safe in an RV. Our experts have created this guide to discuss a few ways to practice fire safety when traveling in your camper.

Read on to learn more, and for more information, visit our dealership for a friendly chat with our team.

Get Safety Equipment

The first safety tip to follow when traveling with your RV is to install a few fire extinguishers and smoke alarms in your camper.

Be strategic about putting a smoke alarm towards the front of your vehicle and the rear, and make sure the devices work. You will also want to keep a fire extinguisher near the kitchen, one at the back of your RV, and one in a storage compartment.

Cook With Care

Unfortunately, most RV fires tend to start in the kitchen, so be extra cautious when cooking inside your camper.

Be sure you keep your kitchen clean and free of clutter and keep flammable items, like paper towels and curtains, far from any heat sources. You will also want to check burners before leaving the kitchen and switch off any appliances after using them.

Have a Fire Plan in Place

More importantly, you should have a fire plan and let your passengers familiarize themselves with it. Ideally, you should have two escape routes in your camper and identify a spot at a safe distance from your RV where you can all meet.

We hope you find this guide handy when traveling with your camper. If you want more advice or are still in the market for a recreational vehicle, visit Baydo’s RV Center. We have an impressive collection of RVs for sale, and we can help you select the perfect model for you. We have dealerships in Fife & Milton, WA, but we also serve those from Tacoma.