Four Tips for Driving your RV in the Snow

Today, it's all about quick tips to help you through the snow. The key to traveling in winter conditions is preparation. That preparation begins the night before. The first thing we want to do is hop online and check road and weather conditions. 

This information will help you develop the safest route. It's also a good idea to come up with an alternative route in case there are any delays or closures on the day of travel. Suppose you're going to be driving over a path; it's important to check to see if there are any restrictions, such as chains, traction tires, or weight. 

To find the weight of a vehicle, every manufacturer puts them in a different place. A common position is near the door. Diesel engines hate the cold. Anything below 55 degrees is considered a cold start. To prevent causing damage to your engine, you want to make sure to heat the engine compartment. You can do this a couple of ways: by plugging into your block heater, or some models of your Aqua-Hot has an engine preheat loop that allows you to heat the engine compartment from the comfort of inside your coach. 

If it's snowing on your day of departure, visibility will already be limited. Make sure your mirrors, cameras, and windows are clear of all snow before you take off and hit the road. When driving through the snow, ensure you're below the posted limit. But if you cannot keep up with traffic flow, put on your hazards and remember that a class A diesel has about a three times greater stopping distance than a regular car. 

Worst-case scenario, if you find yourself stuck on the side of the road, make sure you turn on your hazards, and if you have Coachnet, this is the time to call them. They exist for situations just like this.