If one of the drivers has difficulty reaching the gas pedal, look into having a left-foot gas pedal installed. These are available at stores specializing in adaptive equipment for the disabled. Many of these companies can also install it for you or direct you to centers that specialize in this type of equipment.

The left-foot gas pedal is closer to the driver’s seat and ends up approximately the same relative distance as the brake pedal. Therefore, the left pedal is a bit more accessible to the driver.

Sure, it will take some effort to be comfortable but worth it in the long run for driving comfort. Remember, before heading out on a road trip with the newly installed left pedal drive, practice using it in a large, empty parking lot or lonely, private road.

The left-foot gas pedal folds down flat on the floor when the next driver takes over. It can also be used in the “up” position as it is simply “floating” on the normal, right-hand gas pedal.

Weekly RV tips provided by Ronald Jones and Robert Lowe from their book, "All the Stuff You Need to Know About RVing." Ron and his wife, Sandy, write RV articles and books and present RV-related seminars. To purchase their books:

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