Prep for trip..

[falconbrother]

Every year we take our big trip at Christmas. This will be our first year with the TT. On the old motorhome I would spend a couple of long days changing fluids and crawling all over it. But, when I look at the TT there's just not that much to do. I'll check tire pressures, do a good walk around, check for water leaks, check electrical system, check heat and water heater.. Am I missing anything? All of that will take an hour.

I just did a big service on the Suburban and it's ready to go.

Sure is nice not to have all the work that goes with a motorhome.

[Mark_and_Linda]

It appears that you have it in order. Something I always do is to check after a trip, something I did when I was a crew chief on an airplane. I do it on my travel trailer, nothing like getting ready for a trip and finding something that needs fixing. My DW always wonders why I hook up a day or two before we head out. I check my lights and other things.

[rbpru]

Our TT is ready to go because we use it a lot. Kind of a repair as you go plan.

Bearings are a checked before any long trip but most of the other items are maintained as needed during our camping trips.

A thorough check before any long trip is always a good idea. I like to log in the trip mileage. Small outing can add up quickly.

Enjoy the holidays.

[DutchmenSport]

You've got it about right. Travel trailers really don't take much prep work if you are diligent in routine maintenance and depending upon how long its been since the last trip out.

[Nunyadamn]

Slides work, water heater works, no propane leaks (spray with soapy water on connections - I had a massive leak on a line once before a trip), check leaf springs, check that you have all of the stuff you need inside (we have forgotten remote for blue-ray player once, knife set, spatula as an example), power cord doesn't have tears (just found one on mine after getting it back from the dealer, luckily not through the inside insulation so just black tape for me). Travel trailers are nice because you don't have to worry about extra stuff (like transmission or radiator or oil, etc. - do have to worry about that with the tow vehicle though). Don't over think it, have fun.

[Lwiddis]

Does your electrical check includes battery water level?

[Durb]

Make sure your bearings are in good shape and properly lubricated.