One item that I ALWAYS have in my RV is steel wool (0000). You can literally find 100’s of uses for fine grade steel wool. For example, it makes for a great plug for any openings, such as around your sewer line, to keep rodents and other critters out of your RV. This is especial useful in the winter as they are going to be searching for a nice warm place to spend some time. If they can fit their head through an opening, they can fit the rest of their body in there too. The steel wool will prevent them from gaining access to your RV due to it’s toughness. They aren’t going to spend time and energy trying to chew through it and, instead, opt for another for m of shelter.
Steel wool is also great for getting your RV windshield and windows “super clean”. We’ve all tried to scrub the remnants of insects, dirt and fine dust that have seemingly turned to stone on your windows. Steel wool is exactly what you need to really get through that thin, but solid layer of “crud.” With a little soap, water, steel wool and elbow grease, you can have all of your windows looking factory fresh.
Now, here’s something I’ll bet you didn’t know you could do with steel wool: Start a fire. That’s right, super fine 0000 steel wool can actually catch fire. It is HIGHLY flammable. Not everyone is aware of this. In fact, you shouldn’t use it around your water heater, any open flame, sparks or even a battery. It is a fact that a simple 9 volt battery can actually ignite. If both poles of a simple 9 volt battery come into contact spark and flame can occur as is seen in the picture below.
If there happens to be any other flammable materials around, then you could be in serious trouble. It only take a matter of minutes for a tiny fire to engulf your entire RV in flame. I’m certain that most RVers don’t know how dangerous and how quickly fire can spread throughout your RV. In fact, even though your RV should be equipped with multiple fire extinguishers, you should exit your RV immediately and call the fire department.
The bottom line is that steel wool can be an RVer’s best friend and worst enemy. You should be extra careful when storing any steel wool in your RV and be sure that it is kept away from sparks, flames or batteries.
Do a little research on your own about other hazards that RVers may not know about and let Fun Time RV know. We’d gladly take any suggestions you have for safer RVing. If you have a story of your own to share we’d love to hear about it on Facebook and Google+. You could make the difference in helping a fellow RVer avoid a calamity of epic proportions.
