RV safety and security, from a great number of hazards, threats, and life in general.
There are only four groups of venomous snakes found in the wild in the continental United States- rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, and coral snakes. Only about 20% of snakes in the US are venomous. But, one or more venomous snakes can be found almost everywhere in the continental United States.
extremely quick and agile with short bursts of energy. They also have an instinctive tactic known as a “death roll”, which is a maneuver designed to both incapacitate and dismember their prey. This means you will drown about the same time as it rips you limb from limb.
Propane is a deadly liquid, which turns to gas, that can injure or kill you in a great many ways, including, but not limited to: asphyxiation, fire, explosion, and frostbite.
Accidents, also known as unintentional injuries, can occur in an instant and without notice. Every step you take, every move you make, is a potential accident. The slightest misstep, miscalculation, or motor function slip, could suddenly thrust you into the arms of the grim reaper. Normal, everyday life, is waiting in the shadows for a…
It is estimated that about 1 in 9 people suffer from claustrophobia, which is the fear of being in tight places, or the overwhelming feeling of being trapped. Symptoms can range from mild anxiety to full-blown panic attacks. While many phobias are irrational fears of unlikely events or benign objects, claustrophobia is generally triggered by childhood events or traumatic experiences.
The animal which causes the most injuries in America is the domestic dog. Every year, over 4 million Americans are injured by pet dogs. This makes dogs the most dangerous animal in America. To be fair, however, we surely have far more encounters with pet dogs than we do with all wild animals combined. Yet,…
Frostbite and hypothermia are not the only risks from cold weather camping. When Mother Nature turns into the Witch of Winter, she can bring death from multiple directions all at once. She will gladly, without a second thought, freeze your carcass stiff and blue, and give you a cold white burial. But winter can also…
n this episode of 1,001 Ways to Die in Your RV, we will look at spiders. About 11 people a year die from spider bites, in the US. That doesn’t seem like a worrisome number of deaths, as long as you’re not one of those 11. But, even this seemingly low number of deaths makes spiders more deadly than bears.
Freshwater tanks are pure evil. That vile, insidious freshwater tank. It lurks silently in darkness. Hidden in a crevice, deep in the bowels of your RV. It is a silent killer, which strikes without warning or mercy. Your freshwater tanks can be a good servant, but it is a cruel master. It demands that you…
Victims of carjacking can be kidnapped, injured, and even killed. Almost half the victims of carjacking are injured, and about one in twenty victims are seriously injured. While slightly over half of carjackings are successful, the risk of injury is about the same for successful and failed attempts. Carjacking has increased in recent years, mostly…
Deer, Elk, and Moose are among the deadliest animals in America. People think they look precious and gentle, but they kill more people than bears. They will attack if they feel threatened or are injured. Also, they tend to be more aggressive during mating season, and during calving season. In fact, the two biggest warning…
Cougars are also known as Pumas, Mountain Lions, and Panthers. These big cats live across the western United States and can be ferocious fighters. Fortunately, they seldom view humans as prey, so attacks are rare.
In this installment of 1,001 ways to die in your RV, we will look at bear attacks. Statistics for bear attacks are shrouded in confusion, and mostly target specific national parks. Statistics, however, mean nothing to dead people. So, how can you survive a confrontation with a bear? The common advise for bear attacks is:…
In today’s installment of 1,001 ways to die in your RV, we will look at tornadoes. When a tornado strikes, every choice you make can mean the difference between life and death. A tornado is one of the most dangerous weather related disasters in the Midwestern and Southern United States. Though less common in the…
In today’s installment of 1,001 ways to die in your RV, we will look at forest fires. Wildfires, whether caused by natural occurrences such as lightning, or by human actions of carelessness, or arson, coupled with bad forest management, are a fast-moving and unpredictable threat. The motto “OK” (orientation, knowledge) rings especially true for wildfires….
Natural disasters can occur anywhere, anytime. Added to all the unnatural disasters, there must be 1,001 ways to die in your RV. But, don’t fret. If you listen to my advise in this post, you can narrow that down to only 1,000 ways to die in your RV. Flash floods are the #1 cause of…
