Preparing Your RV For Summer Storms

Above, storm clouds in Arizona in the distance. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The worst summer storm I experienced was in 1990 while camping near Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.

A summer thunderstorm struck one night and we were camping in a tent trailer. We didn't have any problems, but sometimes a summer storm can (and sometimes does) cause serious damage, injury or death.

Do It Yourself RV has some tips on preparing for a summer storm.

They begin with:

Most RVers tend to avoid traveling during the winter and save up most camping trips for the summer. However, the summer months can contain some of the worst storms of all. From tornadoes and hurricanes to hail and…yes…even some snow. Here’s how to prepare yourself and your RV from running into less than ideal weather.

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