A check list

I currently use the "clothespin method"—I have a small pile of clothespins with checklist items marked via sharpie. They start clipped to the sun visor in the cab, and are removed and dropped in the doghouse storage bin as they are dealt with.

The current pile, in random order:
Sewer (disconnect and/or dump)
Water Fill
Water Hose
Compartments (outside compartment doors latched)
Water Pump (turned off—personal preference for travel)
Welcome Mat
TV Antenna
Oil (check level in engine)
Trash
Bedroom Blinds (rear window ones opened, sides secured)
Electric
Awning
Bedroom windows (side jalousie windows need to be closed for driving)
Tire PSI
Count Noses
Prayer

I'd have one for the entry step, but it has its own light on the dash on my RV that I figure ought to be a sufficient reminder. There is also the general "stow stuff so it doesn't go flying" that needs to be done.

Coach-man wrote:

rjxj wrote:
Not in order

Clean off slide
Hitch latched
Breakaway cable
7 way cord not pinched
Awning latched and locked
Steps in
Handle in
Stabilizers up
Chocks removed
Landing gear high enough
Nothing to fall on stove knobs
Landing gear support knobs tight
Sewer hose tray latched
All compartments locked
Door locked
Windows closed
Antenna down
Bikes locked and secured
Vents closed
Cupboard doors barred
TV off wall mount
Wedges under slide
Tire pressure
Items off counters
Tail lights working
Water pump off
Wheel leveling boards picked up
Slide closed properly
Test tug hitch
Test brakes

Landing gear? Test tug hitch? The op is in a class C, you may be confusing him? Also, why take the TV off the wall mount?? Good start, one thing I would add is check antenna to be sure it is down.

I don't see your list.

This is my long term trip departure list from home. This does not include the DW list which tends to focus on inside items like food, clothes and any required paper work.


Motorhome Trip Departure

Motorhome
Wash rig
12ga extension cord, 100’ and 50A cord
Address book
Air pressure gage
Camera
Charge camera, cells, and laptop
Check Oil, radiator water, tranny, windshield washer, hydraulic slide oil, Aqua hot fluid, hydraulic fluid (rear).
Check tire pressure
Clothes
Fluke, clamp on amp, line splitter, Kill a Watt
Food
Honda tow bar and parts bag
Laptops and equipment
Phones & cables, phone battery chargers
Printer, ink & paper
Lounge Chairs
Maps, Next Exit, Truckers guide, Elks, Trailer Life guide, Atlas, Mountain Directory West
Proof of rig purchase
Reading material
Terminal glasses
Tools, wires with alligator clips
Passports
Medical records, meds and information
GPS
Mail box key, contact list for house watcher
Flashlight battery box
Set refer defrost timer, see document
Gorilla Super Glue
Ryobi drill, saw, charger and
Backpack and water bottle

Inside House
Unplug small garage plugs and compressor
Car charger on Envoy
Calendar
Yellow flashlight and charger
Bedroom window covers

Outside House
Adjust drip irrigation timer
Cancel newspaper
Suspend trash pickup phone
Move back porch furniture and secure
Move back yard hose
Remove mailbox bottom
Take down wind chimes and kinetic sculpture
Spray weeds

Car
Walkie Talkies and charger

Last Minute Items
Install sliding door stops
Turn off water evaporator

Cell phones, MiFi 12V/120V chargers
Lights off, ceiling fans off, night lights off
Adjust thermostats
Turn hot water to vacation mode
Turn off house water
Turn off portable fans
Load last minute items like camera, laptop, etc.
DirecTV receiver to Motorhome
Shaver and Sonic toothbrush

Other
Talk to neighbors

OP Make your list on a computer, update it every trip and you'll soon have your custom list.

This is our CG list.

Initial Priority
• TV and satellite antennas down
• Bed Deflate
• Flag stowed
• Drain and fill all tanks
• Disconnect water, sewer and cable
• Awnings retracted (both sides)

Bedroom
• Closet doors latched
• Bedroom ceiling and lights off
• Pocket door latched
• Fan off
• Lights off

Bathroom
• Cabinets closed
• Shower door latched
• Lights off
• Overhead vent closed
• Cell phone amplifier off

Kitchen
• Close counter drop down
• Refer latched
• Stove top propane off
• Plants secure
• Hot water off
• Lights off
• Coffee stowed

Living Room
• Turn off AC’s
• All blinds open
• All cabinets closed
• Lights off
• Check all floor coverings
• All counters and dining room table cleared
• Overhead vent closed
• Lights off
• WiFi off
• Plants stowed

Cockpit
• Curtains tied back
• Seats forward
• Step cover retracted

Slides
• All floors and carpet runners clear
• Retract slides

Outside Final Check
• Check all slides retracted
• Check all awnings retracted
• Check that generator is latched
• Store all outside equipment
• Store chocks
• Disconnect Electric Cord
• Lock all storage doors

Toad
• See toad check list next page

Startup
• Check turn signals and brake lights on toad
• Start engine
• Air pressure up
• Emergency brake off
• Check toad brake light on dash
• Drive right and left to latch toad

rjxj -- nice list

coachman - he did list antenna

rjxj wrote:
Not in order

Clean off slide
Hitch latched
Breakaway cable
7 way cord not pinched
Awning latched and locked
Steps in
Handle in
Stabilizers up
Chocks removed
Landing gear high enough
Nothing to fall on stove knobs
Landing gear support knobs tight
Sewer hose tray latched
All compartments locked
Door locked
Windows closed
Antenna down
Bikes locked and secured
Vents closed
Cupboard doors barred
TV off wall mount
Wedges under slide
Tire pressure
Items off counters
Tail lights working
Water pump off
Wheel leveling boards picked up
Slide closed properly
Test tug hitch
Test brakes

Landing gear? Test tug hitch? The op is in a class C, you may be confusing him? Also, why take the TV off the wall mount?? Good start, one thing I would add is check antenna to be sure it is down.

Not in order

Clean off slide
Hitch latched
Breakaway cable
7 way cord not pinched
Awning latched and locked
Steps in
Handle in
Stabilizers up
Chocks removed
Landing gear high enough
Nothing to fall on stove knobs
Landing gear support knobs tight
Sewer hose tray latched
All compartments locked
Door locked
Windows closed
Antenna down
Bikes locked and secured
Vents closed
Cupboard doors barred
TV off wall mount
Wedges under slide
Tire pressure
Items off counters
Tail lights working
Water pump off
Wheel leveling boards picked up
Slide closed properly
Test tug hitch
Test brakes

There are several app's for your phone that are very helpful for this and can be customized