Post by Brian M on Sept 18, 2013 6:44:13 GMT
The US version of this was published in the US and is Copyright ©2013 Camping Road Trip, LLC. But it is so important that I have anglicised to suit us Caravan owners.
You have been on the road in your caravan many times during the years. Luckily, things have always gone right and no major emergency has ensued. But what if you were to get caught in a sudden emergency situation, such as a fire or serious accident and had to abandon the caravan immediately? Are you prepared for such an eventuality? Do you have a few basic items necessary for survival ready at your hands? You should consider a survival bag, just in case.
Disasters unfortunately do not announce themselves and have a way of sneaking up on us when we least expect it. As a caravanner, the most common risks you may face are emergency breakdowns. However, sometimes worse things can happen like your caravan catches fire. When your vehicle is on fire, you have barely any time to get yourself out of there, much less gather a few important things - important documents that, if left behind, will prove quite a headache in the months following the disaster. The good news, however, is that if you have a survival bag prepared and at the ready, these important documents and items can be saved, even when you literally have to abandon your caravan.
What is a survival bag? The ideas comes from the boating world. It is an essential component on a ship. It is a waterproof, floating bag that contains crucial survival items that boaters must take with them when they jump off a ship in case of emergency. We suggest every caravanner arm themselves with a survival bag and know where it is stored at all times.
It should contain the few vital things you need in an emergency situation. Some items we suggest you store in it are:
Copies of your insurance policy
Copies of your driver's license
Copies of car/caravan keys
Energy bars
Water
LED Flashlight
Extra cash
Mobile phone with emergency numbers fed in
Waterproof clothing hi-vis if possible
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Small first aid kit
Keeping a survival bag accessible is key. You should put it in a place that's easy to grab on your way out of the caravan during an emergency. Think close to doors, and not in the front cupboards and make sure it's with you in your car when driving and in the caravan when pitched. The bag should be small, compact and bright so that it's hard to miss. You can grab one at any boat store or create your own.
As Benjamin Franklin once said, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". It is better to err on the side of caution than to pick up the pieces after an emergency has struck.
Copyright ©2013 Camping Road Trip, LLC
It you have any suggestions for other items that could be included please add them here.
You have been on the road in your caravan many times during the years. Luckily, things have always gone right and no major emergency has ensued. But what if you were to get caught in a sudden emergency situation, such as a fire or serious accident and had to abandon the caravan immediately? Are you prepared for such an eventuality? Do you have a few basic items necessary for survival ready at your hands? You should consider a survival bag, just in case.
Disasters unfortunately do not announce themselves and have a way of sneaking up on us when we least expect it. As a caravanner, the most common risks you may face are emergency breakdowns. However, sometimes worse things can happen like your caravan catches fire. When your vehicle is on fire, you have barely any time to get yourself out of there, much less gather a few important things - important documents that, if left behind, will prove quite a headache in the months following the disaster. The good news, however, is that if you have a survival bag prepared and at the ready, these important documents and items can be saved, even when you literally have to abandon your caravan.
What is a survival bag? The ideas comes from the boating world. It is an essential component on a ship. It is a waterproof, floating bag that contains crucial survival items that boaters must take with them when they jump off a ship in case of emergency. We suggest every caravanner arm themselves with a survival bag and know where it is stored at all times.
It should contain the few vital things you need in an emergency situation. Some items we suggest you store in it are:
Copies of your insurance policy
Copies of your driver's license
Copies of car/caravan keys
Energy bars
Water
LED Flashlight
Extra cash
Mobile phone with emergency numbers fed in
Waterproof clothing hi-vis if possible
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Small first aid kit
Keeping a survival bag accessible is key. You should put it in a place that's easy to grab on your way out of the caravan during an emergency. Think close to doors, and not in the front cupboards and make sure it's with you in your car when driving and in the caravan when pitched. The bag should be small, compact and bright so that it's hard to miss. You can grab one at any boat store or create your own.
As Benjamin Franklin once said, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". It is better to err on the side of caution than to pick up the pieces after an emergency has struck.
Copyright ©2013 Camping Road Trip, LLC
It you have any suggestions for other items that could be included please add them here.
