Leave plenty of space in front of your RV? A long-hauler's thinking

Responding to another rvtravel.com reader's plea to RVers to leave plenty of space between their rig and the one ahead of them on the highway, John Rose shared his thoughts.

"Even though I agree with the statement 100%, there are the ‘idiots’ who will try and pass you and pull in front of you even if you leave no space at all.

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"I was an over-the-road (country-wide) tractor trailer (TT) driver for over 35 years (no accidents, either) and have seen all the things that happen, and believe me, there are people who have to get wherever they're going three seconds earlier or their whole day is ruined. I hauled over-sized boats from Miami to British Columbia, and you would not believe some of the things people do, just so they do not have to follow anyone.

"Just for example, one fellow came off an on-ramp and sped up so he wouldn’t have to be behind my oversized load, and side-swiped my lead car because his lane ran out. Georgia has it right with their law and heavy fines for pulling in front of TT’s and other vehicles and not leaving enough safe distance for the vehicle to stop.

"Thank you for letting me get this off my mind."

And thank you, John, for sharing your mind with us.

What's the best way to set up oxygen therapy equipment in an RV?

We recently received the following inquiry from Freda K. Do any of you have suggestions which can help her and others requiring oxygen therapy travel easier and safer in their RVs with their equipment?

Dear RV Travel, 
 
I think as our RVing membership ages, more and more folks need supplemental oxygen to maintain a quality lifestyle. But trying to find good information on how the adventurous manage concentrators and oxygen tanks is very limited, especially for those requiring more O2 than the nice little portable concentrators can provide. Information on how to set up an RV for traveling with O2 is just not out there -- like where and how to secure the equipment, including a large concentrator, oxygen tanks for use while driving, a liquid oxygen tank and spare tanks. I am sure if more people knew how to travel in an RV with their oxygen, theirs lives would improve greatly. 

Thank you,
Freda K.