How to Evacuate a Motorhome

When bad weather hits or there is a fire inside your motor home you need to have an evacuation plan in place so you can remove yourself from danger safely. Motor homes typically have one door where you enter and exit from. If this door is not obstructed and you can use it, then that is the best way to get out. However if you are unable to get to the door, then you need to have other exit options.

Things You'll Need

  • Emergency Kit containing blankets, candles, clothes, dry food, hammer or axe and small supply of money.
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Instructions

  1. Plan an Escape Route

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      Study the layout of the motor home and identify windows or other openings like roof vents that would be large enough to escape through. Ideally you should have an exit point on all three sides of your motor home. This way should the motor home be turn onto its side, and the door is now blocked you have other exit points available.

    • 2

      Prepare an emergency kit. Use a small- to medium-sized gym bag and pack it with blankets, change of clothes, dry food goods and small supply of money. The kit should also include a battery powered weather radio, second battery, candles matches and photocopy of your identification. The kit should be designed to get you through 24 to 48 hours if needed. The kit should also include a small hammer or axe to break through windows or roof vents.

    • 3

      Plan your escape and practice the steps you need to take in order to get out. Place a blindfold on over your eyes and try to find your way to all three exits. During an emergency you need to remain calm and have the confidence to be able to remove yourself under any conditions. Using the blindfold will give you the confidence to find your way should it happen at night, or if you are injured and cannot open your eyes.