Keeping your RV secure at the campground or RV park goes a long way toward making sure your road trip goes as planned. There are a number of things you can do to protect your RV and possessions, particularly if you are in an unfamiliar area. Owning an RV or camper is a large investment, and you’ll want to take steps to ensure that it stays safe. Here are some simple ways to increase security around your RV this camping season.

No matter if your RV has been in storage, or if you use it full time, humidity can become an issue in your RV. Even with the colder, drier air found in the winter months, if your motorhome stays closed up for an extended time moisture can still build up inside. Humidity levels can rise due to several causes, such as cooking inside, taking a shower, outside weather, or even your own breathing. Anytime water, especially hot water, is used in your RV, the potential for high humidity is there. Just like in your home, this can lead to wood rot and metal corrosion in your furniture, walls, floors, and the vehicle structure itself. It also causes the growth of mold & mildew, which can become a health hazard, especially for those who are allergic. Warm, damp air in your RV can also attract certain bugs and insects.

Last month we talked about using water softeners for getting rid of minerals that may be in the water, but that's not the only step towards water purification. Because your water source changes at every destination, having filtered water is a necessity while on an RV trip. For one thing, you may not know what’s in your water. Water quality varies depending on where you are in the country and where the campground is getting it from. You don’t want to risk having your drinking water be full of sediment, which is not only a hazard to you, but can also collect in your plumbing system. There are different types of RV water filters and which one you need can depend on how often you travel and your own preferences.