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Marcia2GO
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Jun 11, 2015

Before you pull out, need a ready-to-go checklist

sorry it not a new topic but haven't found such a list yet. I will be picking up the new motorhome today, going on my first trip next week. Never having done any of these things and still trying to understand the terminology so need to be sure I don't miss anything important (that I likely won't even recognize I missed.
Much thanks, lot of anxiety right now. Just driving the thing is scary enough. BUT I will get over it and will learn to do right.

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  • You can spend a lot of time looking for and making lists, but by about the third time you break camp, you'll know what you need to do. Basically, the slides come in and everything that can move around will need to be secured.

    If you still need a list, handwrite a quick one because you won't need it in a couple months.
  • There are rv camping checklists for arrival/set up and departure all over the internet. Just Google search and bunches come up. The Good Sam and KOA sites each have good checklists. Find the one that looks best for you and use it for your first trip. Add or delete from the list as necessary until it suits your needs.
  • I'm sure you will get lots of replies and everyone seems to do it differently, but for me:
    Inside stuff first- Everything put in "Travel Mode" Coffee pot put away, shower door closed, everything off the shelves and put away, Toilet lid down, antenna down and in travel position.
    Outside, Water hose/sewer hose put away, awning in, campsite picked up (no trash) Electric cord put away.
    Start the coach, slides in, jacks up, toad connected.

    Then, when I am ready to roll out, I always do one more walk around to make sure everything is done.
    It helps to do everything by yourself and have no interruptions. If someone comes up and wants to chit-chat I start all over at the beginning.