RV PRE-TRIP CHECKLIST

Preparing to Travel – Interior Checklist: Preparing to Travel – Exterior Checklist:

All keys accounted for Antenna down

Antenna/satellite dish down Awnings secured/locked
Antenna booster switch off Battery – terminal condition
Appliances off Battery – water level & hydrometer
Cabinets securely closed condition
Ceiling vents closed Breakaway connection connected
Check appliances working (check Cable TV/satellite cables stowed
for cobwebs and/or nests) Compartment doors locked
Closet doors securely closed Doormat stowed
Countertops cleared Door locked
Dining table secure Dump valves/cap in place
Drain holding tanks Electric cable/accessories stowed
Drawers securely closed Engine check: fluids & belts
Entry door locked Freshwater tank partially filled
Furnace/air conditioner off Hitch-pin lock secure
Gauges on cluster panel Hood latched
(temperature, oil pressure etc.) Grab bar closed & secure
Lights off Ladder stowed
Maps/route/GPS ready Landing legs up & pins in
Microwave off, door latched License plates secure
Nightstands cleared Light connection tight
Pets inside vehicle/rv Lights tested
Pocket doors secured Name plaque stowed
Privacy curtain tied back Propane turned off
Refrigerator off or switched to Rear levellers/jacks/blocks up &
battery power, doors latched stowed
Refrigerator contents secured Rock screen in place
Shelves secure Roof clear
Shower soap put away Safety chains attached
Sink covers in place Sewer hose/accessories stowed
Sink drain plugs open Slideout roofs clear of debris
Slideouts retracted & locked Slideouts retracted and locked
Spouse on board Spare tire checked
Stove/burners turned off Spouse on board
Test water pump Step raised
Toilet seat down Tires inspected (uneven wear?)
Wall hangings secure Tire pressure checked
Water heater off Trailer brakes tested & adjusted
Water pump off Truck mirrors adjusted
Windows closed & locked Valve extenders/caps tight
Window blinds up/down Vents closed
Water heater off (outside switch)
Water hose & electrical
disconnected
Water hose/pressure regulator
stowed
Wheel chocks stowed
Wheel covers stowed
 RVING CHECKLIST

Things to consider when…..

Selecting a campsite: Dumping holding tanks:

Avoid dumpsters Put on rubber gloves (Optional)

Avoid dump stations Remove RV dump cap
Avoid high traffic flow Connect sewer hose to RV dump
Avoid infringing footpaths Connect other end to sewer
Pick your neighbors Open black water valve
Avoid shared hookups Flush black water tank
Ensure room for slideouts and Close black water valve
awnings Open gray water valve
Choose shade in summer Flush gray water tank
Choose open area in winter Close gray water valve
Consider satellite reception Disconnect hose from RV
Avoid infringing streams Rinse hose with freshwater
A level site is better Elevate and drain sewer hose
Avoid stagnant water - mosquitoes Disconnect hose from RV
Rinse sewer end of hose
Connecting Electric: Rinse dump apron area
Open breaker box on post Replace and secure RV dump cap
Turn off breaker at post Stow sewer hose and accessories
Insert polarity tester Place chemicals in black tank via
Turn on breaker at post toilet
Verify good power
Turn off breaker at post
Remove tester
Verify that all electrical appliances
are off
Extend RV power cord to post
Plug in RV power cord at post
Turn on breaker
Close electrical box
Verify power source inside RV

Disconnecting a Fifth Wheel:

Chock trailer wheels
Lower rear levellers
Disconnect light cord
Lower truck tailgate
Disconnect breakaway wire
Remove hitch lock
Disconnect hitch lock
Lower landing legs
Slowly drive forward