The Right Information In The Right Hands At The Right Time
In an emergency, the people trying to help you need specific information about your RV quickly — and they need it even if you can't communicate it yourself. Campground staff need to know where your propane shutoff is. Roadside assistance needs your VIN and tire specifications. First responders may need your emergency contact, medical notes, or information about the systems in your RV.
Most RV owners know this information off the top of their head — until they don't need to. A printed card takes five minutes to fill out and could save significant time, stress, or worse in a situation where every minute counts.
Who uses it: campground staff responding to a gas smell or fire, roadside assistance dispatched to a breakdown, family members who aren't familiar with your specific RV's systems, and first responders who may need to quickly identify propane shutoffs, battery disconnects, or emergency contacts.
- Print one copy for the RV and one copy for your tow vehicle or motorhome cab.
- Review and update it before each travel season or any time your RV information changes.
- Laminate it or store it in a waterproof sleeve — it should survive the conditions it might be needed in.
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The Card Is The Starting Point
An emergency info card tells responders who you are and what they're working with. These are the other basics that should be in every RV before you leave the driveway.
- Fire extinguisher — accessible, charged, rated for RV use. A 1A-10BC rated extinguisher is the common minimum. Mount it where it can be reached quickly, not buried behind gear. Check the gauge before each trip.
- First aid kit. A roadside kit covers minor injuries. Know where it is and what's in it before you need it.
- Printed copies of insurance cards and registration. Digital copies on a phone help only if the phone is accessible and charged. Paper works without power.
- Wheel chocks and a lug nut wrench sized to your RV. Know your lug nut torque spec — it's in the owner's manual and on the door placard. Tighten them to spec before every trip.
- Flashlight and extra batteries or a rechargeable flashlight kept charged. One per person is not overkill.
- Jumper cables or a battery jump starter pack. On a motorhome, a dead chassis battery strands you. On a towable, it strands the tow vehicle.
- Emergency triangles or road flares. Required by law for many vehicles. Essential visibility in a roadside breakdown situation.
- Basic tool kit. Adjustable wrench, pliers, screwdrivers, electrical tape, duct tape, zip ties. The fixes that keep a trip going are almost always simple.
- Water and food for at least 24–48 hours. Breakdown locations are not always convenient. This matters more on full-time travel or remote routes.
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The free Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist from DIY RV Tech covers tires, wheels, lights, propane, electrical, slides, hitching, and more — everything to check before every trip. Created by an RVTI Level 4 Master Certified RV Technician. Print it, laminate it, and use it every time.