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adventure with overnight stays at developed campgrounds. Just call ahead to find out the occupancy levels. Undeveloped camp- sites call for more daring travelers who want a fully authentic RV road trip experience. A DHERE TO S AFETY G UIDELINES Before embarking on your road trip, anticipate everything you'll need. Pack enough food and water to last you the whole trip in case restaurants and convenience stores are shut. Carry alcohol-based sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol and have them within reach. Regularly wipe down your RV's surfaces for at least 60 seconds using bleach solutions, and take care not to mix your bleach with other cleansers. P REPARE TO W AIT L ONGER FOR RV S ERVICE AND R OADSIDE A SSISTANCE Think of an RV as a tiny house on wheels with multiple inter- nal components. Your average RV has parts that include plumb- ing, ventilation, lighting, electricals, gas, and door parts. Some- where along your journey, you might encounter an issue with one of these components. There's also the ill-fated chance your RV might break down in the middle of nowhere, leaving you stranded. Roadside assistance offers help in case you experience tire blowouts, accidentally lock your keys in the RV, run out of gas, or encounter any other mechanical issues. With so many RV travelers on the road, available RV service providers are likely to get swamped with calls and requests for roadside assistance. If your vehicle grinds to a halt or develops a few issues, you'll have to be patient as the RV experts deal with the massive backlog of customers. The Recreational Vehicle (RV) market is gaining traction among people looking for the thrill of adventure. After months in lockdown, and many students participating in virtual learning, there’s never been a better time to go RV-ing! n Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 13 ..................................................................................................................................................................... dom to travel, stay safe and save money.