Dead along the highway... there is no worse predicament to be in.  In some cases, it could even be life-threatening. 

I’ve put in plenty of hours driving across endless desert regions in the southwest with temperatures well over 100 degrees.  Shade is a pretty scarce commodity out there, so making sure you're prepared for problems can mean the difference between inconvenience and disaster.

Of course, proper maintenance and servicing is the best way to avoid breakdowns in the first place.  Taking shortcuts and letting things go will greatly increase the possibility of something quitting on you at the most inopportune time. 

Having appliances like the refrigerator or plumbing give you problems can be annoying, but when the motor sputters to a halt and all you get is a Click, Click when you attempt to restart...  things can get serious real quick.

Your options for seeking roadside assistance vary greatly, depending on what type of RV you have.

Have you been considering RV insurance for your motorhome or recreational vehicle? Or, if you already have insurance for your RV, do you know if you are really protected properly?

My Dutchmen travel trailer is insured with State Farm.  Which brand name insurance company you choose makes little difference.  But there are a few things you need to think about if you are seeking RV coverage as a full time RVer.

The fact of the matter is, all major auto insurance companies that insure your car or pickup truck will also sell you a policy to cover your motorhome, travel trailer, or fifth wheel trailer.  But what exactly are you getting when you call your friendly neighborhood insurance agent and ask to have your RV added onto your list of vehicles? 

You've worked hard all your life.  The one thing you’ve looked forward to is that day you could hit the road and travel with the wind.  There is one tiny little concern that may be bothering you... How do you maneuver a vehicle that's practically as big as a house?!

The largest thing you’ve ever driven was a string of sub-compact cars that provided cheap, yet reliable, transportation for your commute to and from the suburbs.

The thought of piloting a 38-foot long, 8-1/2 foot wide behemoth through the narrow streets of a city is a terrifying prospect, to say the least.  And the notion of directing something that large down the freeway at 70mph seems more like navigating a run-away  train that could easily destroy everything in its path. 

Should you give up your dream of traveling in luxury and stick with the motel routine?  Or is there hope for the first time motorhome driver?

One thing's for sure... driving a Class A motorhome can be intimidating. But it's a skill that can be easily learned -- with a little practice.