UK's #1 Motorhome Travel Blog. In 2018, I quit my job as an air traffic controller to tour the UK and Europe by motorhome. I share weekly tips, itinerary ideas and mistakes to avoid- all to help motorhome and campervan owners make the most of their time on the road. See you out there! More resources available at Wandering-Bird.com and you can follow the adventures on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @wanderingbird.adventures
π₯ MOTORHOME FIRE: Do you know what to do??
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At the moment, you can barely turn on the news without hearing about another wildfire somewhere in Europe. Hopefully none of us will ever be anywhere near one, but it is a timely reminder that fires can start frighteningly quickly. And whilst you should always leave firefighting to the professionals, it's worth making sure you're prepared for the smaller incidents that can happen around a house or motorhome. Be honest- would you know what to do if you discovered a fire in your motorhome, campervan, caravan or RV? Or even in your kitchen at home?
Sadly, just buying a fire extinguisher and hoping to never need it is not a good plan. Several years ago, our motorhome caught fire. Thankfully, it started on a fuse and we were able to find it and stop it easily... but what if we hadn't? What if it had spread quickly, or we'd been out at the time? It also turns out that the fire extinguisher which has been in your van for years might already be clogged (they're not designed to be bumped around) and therefore may not work if you need it. This week's video is all about that. It's not a new video; I filmed it a couple of years ago, but it's still incredibly relevant so I hope you find it useful. Yes, it's like 10% a product review (because it's a really really good product - I now have two), but 90% is essential tips for EVERYONE, whether you have this fire extinguisher or not!
If you'd like to get 10% off your own fire stick, use the code KAT at this link (limited time only). But, even if you never buy a Fire Safety Stick, I really hope this video helped you think about your own fire precautions and safety in your van. Stay safe out there!
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Kat | Wandering Bird
UK's #1 Motorhome Travel Blog. In 2018, I quit my job as an air traffic controller to tour the UK and Europe by motorhome. I share weekly tips, itinerary ideas and mistakes to avoid- all to help motorhome and campervan owners make the most of their time on the road. See you out there! More resources available at Wandering-Bird.com and you can follow the adventures on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @wanderingbird.adventures
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