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Living in an RV can bring you closer to nature, closer to family, and offer a flexible, fun lifestyle. However, it does bring a unique set of safety challenges and health effects. Whether you are considering transitioning into living in an RV or you already are, it is important to learn about the top health and safety risks of living in an RV, along with the steps you can take to mitigate them.
Electromagnetic Fields
There are dangers associated with WiFi, 5G, and Bluetooth devices. In this ultra unnatural environment polluted with AM/FM radio waves, cell phones, gaming systems, wireless security systems, home assistants, underground power lines, internet frequencies, and much more, our sleep and immunity is disrupted with a electromagnetic smog in your RV as it is compounded in a metal box. These signals inside the RV can become “trapped” inside the unit, bouncing around and causing more damage with a significant increase of radiation. Limit your use of cell phones, Bluetooth, and WiFi devices in the rig, either by turning them off or on airplane mode. If you use a wireless router in your unit, you can reduce power density with a router guard during the day and connect to a surge-protecting timer to automatically disconnect when not in use. It is advised to unplug all electronic devices when not in use and park your RV as far away from power lines, internet antennas, and transformer boxes as possible.
Unknown Water Quality & Filtration
Chromium, radon, and lead to high levels of pharmaceutical drugs and industrial waste can end up in your water, so it’s important to understand what you are up against when selecting a water filter. As you travel to different places, there are different types of contaminants, and it is up to you to determine the water quality in any particular location. You can upgrade your dinky inbound water filter to tankless reverse osmosis (RO) system that is small enough to fit in your RV, but powerful enough to tackle even the worst water. For drinking, brushing your teeth, cooking, and rinsing fruits and veggies, you can use a countertop structured water filter to get high-quality water without an inline filter installation. It may be best to avoid drinking or cooking with water that comes from your freshwater tank to avoid biofilm buildup.
Battery Fire Hazard
Batteries can be a significant fire hazard in RVs. The vibrations that happen in transit can lead to poorly stored batteries to short circuit and catch fire. You can prevent fires while traveling in your RV by using a battery organizer, preventing batteries from shorting out during travel.
Theft & Break-Ins ins
The truth is that RVs are easy to break into. To protect your family and your belongings from intruders, use your deadbolt as well as a tow hitch lock (if applicable) when not connected to the tow vehicle. Always park in well-lit areas and take advantage of a security system. With so many elements out of your control, securing the best Texas RV insurance is crucial to protect your financial investment.
Pest Control
Keeping critters to a minimum in and around your RV can be very difficult. This is mainly due to “slides ” which are cutouts that rest on tracks giving them the space to come in and out. The RV cutouts (slides) introduce holes big enough for a variety of creepy crawlers to enter through. Consider the bug’s mating season or when the harvest is, as you can find way more critters during these times. The slides enable creatures to cozy up and hide. The best way to control pests is to remove the food source. It is helpful to sweep, do the dishes, take the trash out and keep it covered daily. You can also treat the area around your camper with food-grade diatomaceous earth to control fleas, spiders, centipedes, and ants. (Be sure to use proper respiratory protection as particles are abrasive to the lungs). It can also be helpful to use sticky traps outside your slides where most of the pests enter or essential oil-based insect repellents. Keep the space around your camper free from plants, woodpiles, and other debris.
Humidity
Humidity can be a big struggle out there on the road as water vapor easily accumulates inside the rig. Cooking, showering, and the more people that are in the unit only make matters worse. Be sure to vent vapors when cooking and showering, pushing the vapors outdoors. A hygrometer can be used to monitor humidity levels in your rig and well as a dehumidifier to absorb moisture.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas; even low levels of carbon monoxide can be extremely poisonous. In such tiny spaces, you must be more mindful of fatal gases. Your rig likely already has a CO detector installed but will only sound an alarm at high levels. It is smart to use an additional unit that is more sensitive to low levels of CO. You can use a portable industrial low-level carbon monoxide detector.
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