Travel Check List
Before FT'ers turn the igination key to travel to the next location is there a Check-list of tasks and/or activities followed? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Safe travel to all, 2cA...
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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.
Do a physical walk-around, looking underneath the RV and around the campsite for anything left laying.
Is all trash properly disposed of?
Interior Checks:
Lower the TV antenna.
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 the refrigerator set on either the Auto or LP operation mode?
Is your laptop in position and the GPS system running (if used).
Retract the slideouts.
Store the leveling jacks.
Hook up the toad if possible.
Start the RV.
Reset the daily trip computer (if used).
Final Walkaround:
Put away any blocking you might have used.
Check to see that the campsite is clean (one last time).
Are all the leveling jacks fully retracted?
Lock all basement storage compartments.
If you weren't able to connect the toad, then pull into the front lot and connect it.
Check all lights, including the toad.
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.
Do a physical walk-around, looking underneath the RV and around the campsite for anything left laying.
Is all trash properly disposed of?
Interior Checks:
Lower the TV antenna.
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 the refrigerator set on either the Auto or LP operation mode?
Is your laptop in position and the GPS system running (if used).
Retract the slideouts.
Store the leveling jacks.
Hook up the toad if possible.
Start the RV.
Reset the daily trip computer (if used).
Final Walkaround:
Put away any blocking you might have used.
Check to see that the campsite is clean (one last time).
Are all the leveling jacks fully retracted?
Lock all basement storage compartments.
If you weren't able to connect the toad, then pull into the front lot and connect it.
Check all lights, including the toad.
