I began working on things I could accomplish indoors. My father once owned a motor home and I remember he always had a checklist for departure and arrival. I searched the web and found a few to draw from then added my own items. I have included it below for anyone that may want to use it or comment on it.
Thanks for reading.
Pre-Departure Checklist
Interior Checks:
• Lower the
TV antenna
• Turn Off
Satellite Dish and TVs
• Are all
interior cabinet doors properly closed?
• Are any
sliding doors secured for travel?
• Is all
loose countertop gear stowed - both kitchen and bath areas?
• Is the
shower door locked?
• Are all
roof vents closed?
• Is the
washer-dryer ready for travel?
• Is the
toilet seat and lid down?
• Are all
free-hanging window and kitchen blinds secured?
• Is the thermostat
set where you want it?
• Is
AquaHot set where you want it?
• Is the
refrigerator set on either the Auto or LP operation mode?
• Is your
laptop in position and the GPS system running (if used).
• Retract Awnings
• Move
Driver/Passenger seats forward and attach seatbelts
• Are
noodles on slides? If so, remove them.
• Retract
the slideouts
• Retract
the leveling jacks
Exterior checks:
• Check
engine oil and other fluid levels.
• Check
tire pressures and condition.
• Clean
backup camera lens if it needs it.
• Refill
your fresh water tank if needed.
•
If holding tanks need dumping, dump them and clean
and store the sewer hose.
• Disconnect
water supply hose and remove the water pressure regulator from the faucet if
used.
• Is the
ladder extension properly stored?
• Are the
window awnings and main awning properly stored and locked for travel?
• Disconnect
shore power and any cable or satellite TV lines if used.
• Store
surge protector
• Pack
camping gear in basement
• Do a
physical walk-around, looking underneath the RV and around the campsite for
anything left laying.
•
Is all trash properly disposed of?
• Hook up
the toad if possible. If you weren't able to connect the toad, then connect it
after you pull into a safe location. Check all lights, including the toad.
• Load
bikes and secure rack
Final Walkaround:
•
Check to see that the campsite is clean (one last time).
•
Are all the leveling jacks fully retracted?
•
Lock all basement storage compartments.
Pre-Engine Start:
• Start the
RV.
• Reset the
daily trip computer (if used).
• Check
Cameras
• Enable
air horn, radio, exhaust brake
TOAD Check:
• Hook up
the toad if possible. If you weren't able to connect the toad, then connect it
after you pull into a safe location. Check all lights, including the toad.
• Make sure
tow bar locks
• Check
brake controller
• Place
transfer case in neutral
• Place
transmission in park
• Put keys
in pocket
• Lock Toad
Arrival Checklist
Pre-Pull in Site Check
• Location
and condition of power, cable, sewer and water
• Check
height clearance (TV Antenna height and leveling jacks may raise coach!)
• Check
slide out clearance
• Check
satellite line-of-sight (Activate prior to entering campground to establish
link)
• Remove
pet hazards (waste, bones, etc.)
• Disconnect
TOAD if it is a back-in site
Post Pull in Actions Engine Running
• Keep
engine running and lower leveling jacks-check level
• Extend
driver’s side slides
• Turn-off
engine, engine brake, air horn, radio master
Exterior Actions:
• Disconnect
TOAD if it is blocking roadway
• Hook up
surge protector
• Hook up
AC power
• Place
noodles on slides
• Remove
camping gear from basement
• Turn on
WeatherPro Awning System
• Extend
passenger side slides
• Disable
outside step
•
Hook-up sewer hose, dump tanks if needed
• Connect
water supply hose and water pressure regulator
• Hook up
cable if available
Interior Actions:
• Raise TV
antenna and turn booster on if needed
• Turn on
Satellite Dish and receiver
• Adjust
blinds/curtains
• Is the thermostat
set where you want it?
• Is
AquaHot set where you want it?
• Is the
refrigerator set on either the Auto or LP operation mode?
• Set up
computer
Disconnect seatbelts
and Adjust Driver/Passenger seats
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