pre and post trip checklist
Today was supposed to be pickup day of our very first RV, but when the stairs didn't fully retract when the door closed, (and their solution of spraying them with WD40 didn't work...) we left the coac...
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Great start of checklist above^^^^. I'm sure you'll get lots of ideas for yours. (Here is my input for whatever it is worth).
---We don't like reservations but sometimes we have to make them. One thing we've added to our "post" checklist that has came in handy is a short write up on the campground and campsite. The next time (if we do use) that campground, we know what site to make reservations for OR in some cases what site not to make reservations for. Comes in handy couple years down the road when your trying to remember what site number is real level and big or whatever your likes are.
---Also found it handy for each of us (husband and wife) to do a quick "cross" check of each other. Just a quick double check.
---We have the "pre and post" down pretty good. But I do have a separate laminated sheet for our awning, as it is a delicate (think cheap) awning. I break out the awning checklist every time. Would hate to replace the awning because of a small metal clip little bit bigger than a staple that didn't lock into a small grove (that is held in place with a golf tee).
---Also don't ignore making a checklist for maint items. Not just what the manufacture calls for but stuff you want to keep up on. Like clean grease screen once a year above stove or "lock eze" key holes once a year, give A/C bolts 1/8 turn etc.
--There is a reason some places have a sign that says in effect did you forget your (wife, husband, kids):B
---We don't like reservations but sometimes we have to make them. One thing we've added to our "post" checklist that has came in handy is a short write up on the campground and campsite. The next time (if we do use) that campground, we know what site to make reservations for OR in some cases what site not to make reservations for. Comes in handy couple years down the road when your trying to remember what site number is real level and big or whatever your likes are.
---Also found it handy for each of us (husband and wife) to do a quick "cross" check of each other. Just a quick double check.
---We have the "pre and post" down pretty good. But I do have a separate laminated sheet for our awning, as it is a delicate (think cheap) awning. I break out the awning checklist every time. Would hate to replace the awning because of a small metal clip little bit bigger than a staple that didn't lock into a small grove (that is held in place with a golf tee).
---Also don't ignore making a checklist for maint items. Not just what the manufacture calls for but stuff you want to keep up on. Like clean grease screen once a year above stove or "lock eze" key holes once a year, give A/C bolts 1/8 turn etc.
--There is a reason some places have a sign that says in effect did you forget your (wife, husband, kids):B
