What to do within the week before 1st trip
Need tips on what we need to do within the week before our 1st trip. Husband just wants to get the trailer out of storage Friday, throw our bags in and leave--I know we'll need more time than that, an...
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Lwiddis wrote:
Let's see -- check propane, check fridge outside including vent for wasps etc., confirm fridge is cooling, sanitize fresh water system - 6 hours minimum time, fill fresh water, check battery fluid levels and terminals, charge batteries, clean hitch & apply fresh grease, check all 12 volt and 120 volt lights, plugs and appliances including trailer lights - stop, running and signals, check TV and TT tire pressure day of leaving, check television antenna by extending and retracting, check radio, check sewer hose for leaks, insure dump values are still moveable, clean windows at least maybe entire outside of TT, check that water flows to all sinks, the shower and toilet, check water heater...there are more. Better to know in the driveway than the campsite.
This is what we do too! We call this the pre-season shakedown. In addition, we always have our tires inspected and this time, the hubs will be lubed in preparation for the camping season.
