For Beginners: 🔥RV FIRE SAFETY🔥- 12 Tips!

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

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[@miketomas8564]

Well it's great to see you guys making content again...

[@johnnylightning1491]

I can't believe you discharged that fire extinguisher in your rig. That white powder is incredibly corrosive. I have not ever had a fire in my RV or one of any size in my house. One thing you should do with those dry powder extinguishers is to hit them on the bottom with a rubber mallet every year or so as the powder settled and smacking it with a rubber mallet breaks up the clumping powder. Keep the good stuff coming guys.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Yes, the wife was not too happy about discharging the extinguisher inside. (But pain is temporary; film is forever! 😉) Thanks for the rubber mallet tip, makes a lot of sense!

[@seabliss22]

Thank you! One thing I just ordered for our camper are fire blankets. Just yank it out off the inside cupboard door and throw over the fire. Keep a couple in the bedroom too so you can wrap up in it while escaping.

[@bcgrittner8076]

As a firefighter (retired), I have seen it all. RV/mobile home fires generally don’t end well. I have even seen fatalities in those situations. If an RV fire is anything other than in the pan on the stovetop and is immediately extinguished, walk away. Hopefully you can settle your insurance claim later.

[@kevinsterner9490]

One thing I recommend when it comes to your propane lines attached to your tanks. Spray some soapy water on them every few months checking for leaks. I had a leaky hose I discovered when I wiggled it a bit and you could hear the propane leak. I replaced it with stainless steel braided hoses from Amazon and sure enough 6 months later one of those was leaking slightly. I only discovered it by spraying soapy water on it. I don’t think the slight leak was a fire hazard but it was slowly leaking costly propane

[@PhotographybyTimWMoore]

Excellent tips! One thing to add is checking your brakes at the beginning of every camping season. I witnessed a vehicle destroyed by fire that started in the brakes.

[@TomLentz]

I heard a stat once that propane RV refrigerators are responsible for the most fires. So keep the backside of your fridge clean and keep things in good condition, check for corroded parts, etc.

[@HappyCamper1992]

When I did my research on Rv/ camper fires when buying my motor home I found out 44% of all fires are caused by the gas/electric refrigerator. Dominic has had a recall issued on all of theirs that goes back like 20 some years. Just food for thought

[@dennisgardiner43]

Good common (or not so common) sense fire tips, especially regarding the space heater. Need to check my fire extinguisher tomorrow. FYI: Your video channel made the top four reader list on RVTravel this last week.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Thanks for the heads up about RV Travel! We are honored!

[@TheSunfire96]

The only thing wrong with your videos is.....they're not enough of them and too far between!! You hooked us now supply our addiction!!!!🤙

[@normdingmore8521]

Good video. Never use water on a grease fire. It'll spread the fire. Use a chemical extinguisher.

[@bryanseverino3674]

Good advice, thanks for sharing the PSA......

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Thanks, appreciate the positive feedback! The more you know… 👍🫡

[@Formaldehydex]

1. Propane is heavier than air, so a propane leak under your RV is a minimal hazard. You would have to be parked on top of, or very near, a fire source for there to be any real danger. But that doesn't mean it is not a good idea to check them for wear now and then. 2. RV refrigerators that run off of propane are probably the biggest fire hazard in any RV. Add some solar and replace it with a 110V residential unit or a 12V unit that will be a lot more expensive. Not only are these far safer, they work far better.

[@ALittleBitUnhitched]

Gosh keeping the good tips coming and Sam and I have now been snuggled up on our Airstream couch for the last two hours with a cup of coffee watching your videos, no better way to start a Saturday!

[@Masterchief68]

Great advice (as usual) I have 4 extinguishers in my 32 footer! You simply can’t be too cautious with fire! 22 years in the Navy will drill that into you!😁

[@CharlesinGA]

You should have promoted the fire extinguisher training acronym PASS, Pull the pin, Aim for the bottom of the fire, Squeeze the trigger, Sweep across the bottom of the fire.

[@badcompany3057]

If you have the room, I've had good luck with the Pelonis 1500W Electric Oil Filled Radiator Space Heater. virtually silent and no open element. Good vid.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Thanks for sharing. I will check it out. I do like the oil filled radiator style heaters.

[@kevintappe797]

Excellent video. I have been in the fire service from firefighter to chief for 45 years and can say that this is great video for RVers. Your segment on portable heaters is VERY important. All portable heaters area problem but the ceramic heater is a nightmare. Stay away from ceramic heaters.

[@moore_2_explore]

One thing to add. We keep an extinguisher in our truck right at hand while towing, cuz ya never know when it comes to “fir”.

[@stratos175escape7]

We've never cooked indoors, lots of great tips!!!! Enjoy the road and smooth travels.

[@chrisb-hampsteadmd.9059]

Thanks for keeping it simple and entertaining! When I need more details I'll dig deeper...

[@dougshields3955]

Good Video. We also carry Fire Blankets and a Pocket Gas Leak Detector.

[@hgoff5617]

Great videos: At least two fire extinguishers. We also carry one in our truck just in case. The room odorants is good as well- some have caused fires in the past - good catch!

[@CalicoJackxx]

Fire hazards can come from unexpected places, for example the large drawer under the sink On one of our first camping trips in our new travel trailer I smelt something burning as we were eating. It was coming from the furnace. What happened was, the bottom fell out of the drawer,,it was a very thin piece of luan held in with a few staples . An oven mitt from the drawer fell on top of the furnace. Fortunately we found it before it became a large fire. I repaired and reinforced the drawer and we make sure that nothing flammable gets into that drawer which is right above the furnace

[@glowilk5377]

I loved it when you admonished the pot heads about smoking outside and the certain activities observation.

[@LostOnLandAgain]

Pretty much all of these things hold true to sticks and bricks as well. Good tips

[@robertmoore8705]

Check out the Element fire extinguisher, never expires....cycles longer....

[@robertdoyen5434]

All great tips I really like the small fire extinguishers great idea have to look those up and get some things from Wisconsin

[@cpwatching5647]

LED candles these days can be very nice. We have some that flicker and work great.

[@jpatrickmoore5158]

My wife used to have a cleaning business. One of her sayings is, "Clean doesn't have a smell." So don't cover up a smell, get rid of it. Our house was never as clean as when we lost our sense of smell when we had COVID...

[@loydalexander154]

Very good video I personally found it very helpful thank you two

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks much for your comment.

[@Erin-Thor]

I live in Texas where the word far is used as such: There’s a far in them thar hills.

[@jackbrooks7115]

Don't just get a smoke detector, get a combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) monitor. It's not much more expensive and it's a whole lot more protection.

[@nextupcamping]

Great video. We have that little Broan heater you showed in the video. It works great, but yes we are very very careful with it. Safe travels

[@raymondmcdonald7085]

Good info. Especially about the generator. The exhaust melts stuff really quick. Ask me how I know!

[@ericnefflen5746]

Love the velcro for the smoke detector idea! Thanks!

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

You bet! Thanks for your comment 👍

[@ejs6010]

Great tips for safety. Thank you.

[@rickrichardson5329]

Thank you for the tips. This was very informative. Glad to see yall back in videos. Stay safe

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Thanks much. More to come!

[@shekharmoona544]

I bought a whole bunch of scented soaps. Weird thing is they make our 23FB smell good without the use of air fresheners or plugins.

[@allanwarmflash4440]

great tips no fires in the rig safe travels

[@josephrobichaud5198]

I've had an electric space heater with a 14 gauge ext. cord melt the insulation off of the ext. cord and melt it into the carpet.

[@markhaney7332]

Thanks for this informative video. Oct 2022 we were camping at Assateague State Park and a camper in our loop was running a generator in the bed of their truck - it caught fire and disintegrated the truck and totaled the camper. The owners were safe but lost their kitty cat. Very sad.

[@Original_SJB]

I can't thumbs up or thumbs down the story cause rhe cat passed in a fire :(

[@kristymichael]

How horrible! Definitely a nightmare situation.

[@nyalgoforth7375]

Where did you get the picture for this videos thumbnail? I have that exact same Holiday Rambler.

[@troyclawson5677]

Great imformarmation could save someones life. Have a blessed week!

[@usaquiz6141]

Excellent video good advice. Thank you very much for putting this out there.

[@tyeamckee]

My parents Minnie Winnie caught on fire in their driveway. It was just hooked up to their house. Nothing else going that would normally catch fire. So said because it burned my mom's little red MG classic car up. That was a sad day 🥺

[@barbaradunn6975]

Thanks for sharing these great tips! Love watching your videos!

[@housesOTR]

As always, thank you for your fine videos.

[@somedayistodayrv]

Great video and wonderful Fire tips. I actually put a Gorilla ladder outside the trailer at the escape window so I can get out without falling. Thanks as always from a dedicated subscriber. Take care and safe travels. Dave.

[@mark98070]

Thats a great idea! I had thought about trying to escape a fire, probably would be unsuccessful in my attempt, being in the physical condition I'm in

[@kenplummer4644]

35 plus years in the fire protection Industry, best or correct placement of a smoke detector is on the ceiling (30 ft on centers) not tucked close to corners or sidewwalls with obstructions like drapery, etc. Bias toward photo electic vs Ion technology sensors. Also, carbon monoxide detectors a must....the silent killer. If it was me I would have two detectors one close to sleeping area, another toward front, compensating for cooking area, etc. Plus if their is an emclosed cabinet with a lot of electronoics, etc, something to consider......

[@vanvorst1999]

Very entertaining... Oh, and informative too. 😜

[@freedomdove]

"Don't smoke while you're sleeping." Lol. Good advice. 😁

[@jackroderick6757]

Helpful and professionally well done.

[@gary-gilbert]

Tell us a little about that generator please.

[@Endless_Skyway_Adventures]

Great tips, time to check our fire extinguishers. We thought about you while camping in Gulf State Park last week. I’m guessing that you’ve been there.

[@dannyschieffler9658]

What is the safest electric space heater if you are going to use one?

[@crazyprepper5400]

This is something that is not talked about. But needs to happen more.

[@machfive916]

Great video with lot of critical safety information, presented in a humorous way as always. Love the bone tool reference at 8:05 minutes. Lastly, I saw the maX peedingRODS generator on Seemore's tailgate and thought it was a de-stickered Champion generator. Did I miss a video featuring this generator?

[@annegibson6072]

Number 13 Extension cords

[@syburch]

I have wool blankets in each area in the Airstream.

[@leobachand8408]

Good video. A lot of good reminders!

[@joycemoses2411]

Thank you for the valuable information!

[@eileenwhite9907]

Love your tips!

[@dotyterleski6445]

We also have fire blankets. One in the bedroom and one at the entrance door in the magazine rack.

[@kristymichael]

Very smart! Fire scares me more than anything. You can’t ever be too prepared!

[@richardkoch8752]

#13 Do away with the gas absorption fridge. Check out a RV salvage yard........check out the burn outs and worse damage is on and at the fridge area.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Indeed, we did have a recall on our refrigerator related to a fire hazard.

[@frankcates3909]

No., have not had a fire related to my AS trailer, fortunately. One campground I (used to go to) does NOT even allow campfires on your site. That's how fire conscious they are. Personally I like a nice, safe fire at the camp site, but I've move on & don't go to that other campground anymore. Fire extinguishers., I mounted a 2nd one next to the original that the AS factory installed, a bigger one at that. Thanks for highliting fire safety. Campers tend to get too relaxed and it may be the last thing on their mind, fire safety.

[@o.c.smithiii2626]

Did you read the torts case about the vending machine repair man snd the cleaning solvents, the rat and the open flame heater? That one stuck with me.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Honestly I can’t remember that one (it’s been almost 30 years) but I recall one particularly haunting torts case involving an electric space heater, a terrible fire, and a helpless baby. The infant survived, but literally faced a lifetime of excruciating pain, not to mention disfigurement. As you might imagine the case was about compensatory damages. Wow, it was horrible to even read the heartbreaking facts of the case. Those definitely stick with you.

[@Reaglesracing44_]

that fire extinguisher you have is under a federal recall due to non operating conditions or they can explode

[@patrickburke9764]

Great video good advice 👍

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for your reply. 🙏

[@sunflower17k]

Sean...you're so damn funny. I love your sense of humor. 😂😂😂

[@vincebotkin1960]

When I switched over to lithium batteries, I installed a smoke detector in the bay where the batteries are.

[@carolynmesser7199]

Thx guys good info😊💕

[@bevtrue6937]

How "faar" are they?

[@hootbaez6185]

Your smoke detector should really go on the ceiling. Smoke rises and will collect on your ceiling first.

[@wheatbrook]

As always Great stuff!

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Thanks wheatbrook, glad you enjoyed it!

[@bay9876]

Carbon Monoxide poisoning is the silent killer. That tailpipe leak or indoor BBQ, heater, Generator, or gas stove could be an issue.

[@chriscapune7873]

Awesome tips!!!! 🐈‍⬛🐾🐈🐾👏👏👏👏🍻

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Thanks so much!!

[@PAPIKen0728]

Our genny melted my tool box 4 feet away in the truck bed. Never again.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Thanks for your comment. I had a similar situation happen a few years ago with a storage box in the bed. Scared the hell out of me. That’s why I always harp on this issue, I’ve seen it firsthand.

[@PAPIKen0728]

@@LongLongHoneymoon yes. I should have known better. I've always been Mr. Safety. I definitely had a mind fart. Btw. Your blog is very well done. I've gone from camping to glamping. They're similar but different and you 2 have a great handle on both.

[@shekharmoona544]

Is it PFOS and PFAS free?

[@loydalexander154]

Yea I always step out to fire up lol

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Good practice 🚬😆

[@SMButler]

Far = Fire; Bar = Bear. Yes, I saw the bar!

[@kevinbarry71]

Smoking in bed; an oldie but a goodie

[@crazyprepper5400]

The best tip get out. Because that b. Is going go up like dry wood

[@cpono]

Great video! But you mentioned the rear windows that you tested it. As I always say, without videos it's .......

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

“Without videos it’s….” Hmmm? I’m lost. 😝 Do you mean we should demonstrate the rear window exit? You are probably right. Honestly it’s kind of a pain to get everything back together after you remove the mesh screen. It’s not that big a deal but a 2-person job and takes about an hour, at least when we have done it. Hope you are well, Chito! We are currently in Thailand and may hop over to the Philippines on our way back to the States. I would enjoy discussing with you someday when our paths eventually cross.

[@cpono]

@@LongLongHoneymoon oh man, what a life. I look to forward crossing paths with you one day. You have helped me a lot in my rookie days. I appreciate you guys. Safe travels ......

[@lloydbaker7099]

Yes my granddaddy never made a fire but he built Bunches of fars

[@sallybartholomew5945]

I use to catch potholders on fire.

[@AllenManor]

You forgot to mention that you should never ever play Jimi Hendrix's "Fire" in your RV.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

"Fire Woman" by the Cult is also bad luck.

[@AllenManor]

@@LongLongHoneymoon Airstream lightning, yeah!

[@craigcottingham35]

Many travel with there 3 way fridges on propane. Bad idea.

[@kayperkayful]

You POT HEADS out there….lol. I resemble that remark 😎

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

💨 😄💨

[@greghanson5864]

C4YT!

[@agr8h2o]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bob_frazier]

Jokes from the Regan administration? You're my people.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Haha glad someone out there gets it! 👍

[@Joe-cu4hi]

Sean, my extinguisher was really old too and we replaced it then I played with the 20 year old one and it was fine. I wish we knew why they expire. Even growing up in the 70’s it was the same thing, they worked fine even many years old. Are manufacturer’s just wanting us to buy? Maybe the new ones are designed to last less to keep us buying? I know my supervisor at work was encouraging me to stay in debt or the economy would not grow. I told him I’ll let him continue to stay in debt city if he wishes to help the economy 😊

[@DrMott]

Hey: You guys forgot to include a segment on using a Buddy heater while you sleep L😂😂

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Good point!

[@josephrobichaud5198]

Those tiny fire ext. that come with every new camper are a joke.

[@shekharmoona544]

What's up with the audio?

[@Seminolerick]

To simply repeat, over & over that something is "bad", WITHOUT as to why so... what exactly happens in EACH fire creation , oxygen depletion process etc. ... puts this video at a 3rd grade mentality level... imho... EVERY "test fire"/ practice run of discharging extinguisher contents, DEMANDS an ASAP qualified testing, and refill of the extinguisher ... IF you are going to keep/ reuse the device.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Ah, the magnificent and highly intricate process of fire creation! Let us dive into the depths of science, shall we? First and foremost, every fire requires the three basic components: fuel, heat, and an oxidizing agent. This oxidizing agent, my dear friends, is none other than our dear friend oxygen. And as we all know, a fire cannot exist without this vital element. But, hold on! What happens when oxygen levels begin to deplete during the combustion process? This, my dear friends, is known as the oxygen depletion process. So in every fire we have three elements: fuel (something to burn), heat (a source of ignition), and oxygen. When these three elements combine, a chemical reaction occurs that releases heat and light, which we perceive as fire. The oxygen depletion process occurs when fire uses up the oxygen in the surrounding air, making it difficult for the fire to continue burning. This process is important to consider when thinking about fire safety in recreational vehicles (RVs) because if there is not enough oxygen to sustain a fire, it will eventually go out. Now, how does this relate to RV fire safety? Well, it's simple! Imagine you're on a road trip and suddenly, your RV catches fire. If the oxygen levels are depleted, the fire will go out on its own, which is a good thing! However, if the oxygen levels are not depleted, the fire will continue to burn, which is definitely not a good thing. So, it's important to have a fire extinguisher on hand, but not just any fire extinguisher! It must be up to standards and ready to use, which means it must be tested and refilled if necessary. Testing a fire extinguisher is important to ensure that it will work properly in the event of a fire. This involves checking the pressure gauge to make sure that it is within the proper range and checking the nozzle to make sure that it is clear. If a fire extinguisher does not pass these tests, it should be refilled or replaced to bring it up to standards. In scientific terms, the fire extinguisher must be in a state of optimal readiness, so when the time comes to fight a fire, it can rapidly release a precise amount of chemical suppressants that will react with the fuel source, interrupt the chemical reaction, and extinguish the fire. In conclusion, fire creation is a complex and delicate process that requires careful consideration and maintenance to ensure RV fire safety. And always remember, a well-maintained fire extinguisher is your best friend when it comes to fighting a fire.

[@ellwyntoniathomas1693]

Far out.

[@AmericansExpress1]

Touche’