Truck Camper Safety Guide

Ready to hit the road with your truck camper? To make sure that you really are, here are some safety procedures to follow before and while being on the road. This is an effort to minimize the increasing number of truck camper accidents that are now becoming far too common. 

If you’re looking for the perfect truck camper to fit your vehicle like a glove, then head over to Broadmoor RV. Our team is here to help through the entire selection process, offering you expert advice and great prices. Our dealership is in the Tri-Cities, Washington, and we also serve Seattle and Spokane.

Choose The Right Truck Camper

Owning a truck doesn’t automatically mean that you can fit a truck camper on it. Some trucks are simply not built and designed for this purpose. And if your truck does have the ability to carry it, make sure that the camper is compatible with it. Under no circumstances, try to make it work, forcefully. Stick to the measurements, weight capacity, and ensure the camper is well-fitted. An unsecured camper is likely to wobble when the vehicle is in motion and can result in it sliding off.

Take Care Of Your Truck

Driving a truck with an unmaintained engine decreases its overall performance, and can potentially slow down your trips, especially when going long distances or up hills. And let’s not talk about your truck’s engine being seized in the middle of your trip. 

Installing a camper to your truck adds a significant amount of weight to it. This speeds up the wear and tear of your truck’s components. Therefore, it is highly recommended to service your truck more often than you usually would. This includes making sure frequent oil changes are made, along with filters, keeping the right amount of tire pressure, ensuring your lights are working properly, and so on. 

Adjust Your Mirrors

The most frequent types of accidents are lane change accidents and backing accidents. To avoid causing these types of accidents, make sure you properly adjust your mirrors before driving. Most trucks have extendable and adjustable mirrors. Use this feature as it adds a huge safety advantage with your camper on board. It’s likely that you won’t be able to eliminate all blind spots with your mirrors. However, knowing where your blind spots are will help you to avoid lane change and backing accidents. 

Don’t Drive Tired

Being exhausted while driving is very dangerous because it slows your reaction to potential hazards, hinders cognitive function, and dramatically increases the likelihood of falling asleep behind the wheel. Be aware of the indicators of fatigued driving which include yawning, heavy eyes, and blurred vision. Recognize these symptoms and don’t drive when you’re tired.

We hope these personal safety guidelines were helpful to you. For more information like this or to check out some great deals on truck campers, visit Broadmoor RV in the Tri-Cities, Washington. We also proudly serve those from Spokane and Seattle, Washington. We can’t wait to serve you!