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Driving With A Motor Home The motor home is larger, taller and heavier than the average vehicle. Usually in renting, you do not need to have a special license, but you certainly need to be much more careful while driving.   Speed * Always keep speed limits. * Never exceed 60 km/h on unsealed or gravel roads.   Height limitations Remember your height limitations. The motorhome is always higher than you think it is, because of the cab over area and air condition box. Be careful and keep the road signs while entering tunnels, under bridges, underground parking area, and other low height spaces.   Weight Limitations Overweight causes all kinds of problems such as getting out of control or even breakdown. That is why you have to keep the maximum weight permitted.   Backing Up / Parking Backing up with a motorhome is one of the most common reasons for collisions and accidents. That is why it should be done very carefully. Because of the length of the motorhome, it is rather difficult to see the whole coach. Rear and side mirrors are not always very helpful to indicate the situation behind you. So- * Never back up without someone to assist you. Ask one of the other passengers to get off the vehicle and guide you from the outside. * Leave enough room in front of your motorhome incase you need to drive forward, especially if you are towed to another vehicle. * Backing up while parking in a campground also requires guidance and direction, because the driver can’t always see what’s behind.   Passing Another Vehicle Passing another vehicle must be done very carefully since you can not estimate your own length. Never pass on the right. Use signals to show your intentions and always accelerate until you finish passing.   Mirrors Use your mirrors regularly to see what is going on behind you and on your sides. The mirror on the driver side is always more reliable than the other side mirror.   Stopping Since the motor home is a heavy and large vehicle, it takes it more time to slow down or accelerate. Avoid sudden stopping by changing gears gently and graduate. Slow down when entering busy traffic, and make sure you have enough time to stop.   Roads And Highways

Drive in the appropriate lane of the road. Usually in 4 lanes highway, the two right lanes are for heavy vehicles and trucks. Drive on the right lane of the road, and let faster vehicles to pass you.   Heavy Vehicles If there is a truck or another motorhome in front of you, keep safety distance from it of at least 5 seconds. Keep away from driving side by side with him because he is blocking you sight area.   Motorhome Driving Tips - In Cities Entering a big city is never pleasant. The traffic is very busy and slow, driving makes you stress, and finding a parking area is really a problem * Try to avoid the "Rush Hours" traffic by planning your time schedule. * Use detailed map of the city. GPS Navigation system is very helpful if you have it.   Motorhome Driving Tips - at Night Driving at night is not recommended for inexperienced motorhome-drivers. * Bumping into stray animals at night is very dangerous, especially in wild life areas, but also in regular roads. * Parking on the side of the road is very dangerous, especially at night. If for any reason you need to do it, make sure other drivers can see you, by turning on the hazard lights.   Hard Weather Conditions Weather conditions can be unpredictable. Avoid driving in fog, heavy rain, ice, snow or dust storm. Ice or wet roads can be very slippery and dangerous and need special driving skills. Be aware of crosswinds. Wind suddenly blowing against the side your motorhome may cause a sudden swerve into another lane. In every situation of bad visibility conditions, slow down to minimum and drive very carefully on the right side of the road. If you are planning to travel on winter, make sure you rent snow chains or special wheels.   Hazard Lights In case you are forced to stop on the road, like for example while the road is being under constructions, turn on your hazard lights to warn the vehicle behind you.   Motorhome Driving - Safety Tips

A Regular Check Check every couple of days the engine oil, transmission oil, tire pressure, hydraulic fluids, buttery, lights, breaks.   Breaks Don’t drive while you are tiered. Take a break every two hours in a rest area, for refreshment and rest. It is recommended not to drive more than 5 hours a day.   Luggage Do not storage luggage or any other goods on the roof of the motorhome. To avoid things from falling down while driving, make sure everything is in its place, hitched and tied. Do not leave food and drinks open outside the fridge or cupboards otherwise it will cause a mess.   Night Parking Always overnight in a campsite or an RV park. Remember that the insurance covers only incase you follow this instructions. Otherwise it is your responsibility if something happens. Especially In East European countries it is absolutely forbidden to sleep on the side of the road or in open area.   Seats Belts All passengers including the driver must wear seats belts for their own safety. If you have a baby seat, make sure it is well tied.