RV, Camper, or Trailer Checklist, v14

• RV, Camper, or Trailer Travel-Packing Checklist
• RV, Camper, or Trailer Arrival Setup Checklist
• RV, Camper, or Trailer Departure Breakdown Checklist

RV, Camper, Trailer Travel-Packing Checklist

[ ] Water, Fresh Fill Main, 
    Auxiliaries, Jugs (1)
[ ] Propane, LP, Cooking Fuel Full
[ ] Batteries Charged
[ ] First Aid Kit
[ ] Tool Kit:
[ ]   Screw Drivers (+, -, Torx, Square)
[ ]   Sockets & Drivers
[ ]   Opened / Closed End Wrench Set(s)
[ ]   Adj Crescent Wrenches [a.k.a., "Universal Socket Set"]
[ ] Electrical Repair Kit:
[ ]   Wire, Fuses, Crimping Tool
[ ]   Taps, Connectors (Butt & Y / Fork)
[ ]   Cutting-Stripping Tool
[ ]   Tape
[ ]   Conduction Test Light / Tool, Multi Meter
[ ] Test Lighting (Brake, Head, Signal, Position, ...)
[ ] Wire Cleaner / Contact Electrical Spray (good stuff)
[ ] Tow Rope / Strap / Cable
[ ] Fire Extinguisher (Always & Only ABC rated)
[ ] Plastic Drain Bucket (for Older Models)
[ ] Large Plastic Boxes (Clear Stackable Best)
[ ] Wheel Blocks, Chalks, Lifts
[ ] Water Hose
[ ] Sewer Hose
[ ] Rubber Gloves for Sanitary Work
[ ] Electric Cord, Extension, Connection
[ ] Electric Outlet-Plug Type Converter
[ ] Level(s)
[ ] Flash Light (Tested, with Spare Bulb & Batteries)
[ ] Short Handle Shovel
[ ] Pick or Pry Bar
[ ] Axe
[ ] Spare Fuel Container
[ ] Funnel (Long neck/flex tube for 90 degree bend)
[ ] Folding Chairs / Stools
[ ] Clean Up:
[ ]   Broom
[ ]   Dust Pan
[ ]   Mop
[ ]   Bucket
[ ]   Sponges
[ ] Cleaning Solution:
[ ]   Floor
[ ]   Window (Vinegar Good, Ammonia Bad - ruins some
      window tinting finishes)
[ ]   Sewage
[ ] Flares
[ ] Water Cans / Jugs
[ ] Long Gas Lighter / Matches
[ ] Hitch with pin and appropriate sized Ball Mount(s)
[ ] Class III Ride Leveling Hardware, Ride/Mount Leveling System :
[ ]   Block Chain Pull Down Lever
[ ]   Tongue Attachment Blocks with Chain
[ ]   Connecting Torsion Bar
[ ] Sleeping Gear:
[ ]   Sheets
[ ]   Pillows
[ ]   Blankets
[ ] Throw Pillows
[ ] Sign(s): Occupied, Family Name, Home, Hobby
[ ] Flag, Holiday Flag(s), Banner
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RV / Camper / Trailer Setup Checklist:

[ ] Level Camper / Trailer / RV
[ ] Block Wheels
[ ] Set Brake
[ ] Set Jack Stands / Hydraulic Leveler
[ ] External Connections:
[ ]   Communications, SAT, TV, Phone, Modem
[ ]   Electricity
      CAUTION: Be sure to 
      TEST that the AC Electrical Current is Running.
      Some site guardians and previous site occupants
      turn off the electrical outlet by disconnecting the
      Circuit Breaker.
      WARNING: We have returned to our RV or Camper, 
      after leaving it secured in a camp ground, 
      only to discover that the electricity was not running -
      The battery was run dry, food had spoiled,
      and the environment wasn't comfortable until
      2 AM (all because the electricity wasn't test 
      validated as operating correctly).  
      Test Method: We typically operate a hair dryer
      as absolute proof that the AC current is in effect.
[ ]   Clean Water 
[ ]   Waste
[ ]   Dirty Water 
[ ] Appliances (Setting / ON):
[ ]   Propane
[ ]   Water Pump
[ ]   Water Heater
[ ]   Space Heater (Set Thermostat)
[ ]   Refrigerator
[ ] To Remove Vehicle from Trailer:
[ ] Jack / Tongue In Proper Position
[ ]   Disconnect Electr Plug
[ ] Safety Chain
[ ]   Unblock Veh / Block Trailer
[ ]   Move Vehicle
[ ]   Adjust Air Shocks
[ ]   Reposition Jack / Tongue
[ ] Lower / Set  Stairs / Steps
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Camper / RV Break Camp Checklist:

[ ] Reconnect Vehicle:
[ ]   Note Vehicle Fuel Status
[ ]   Clear Obstacles between 
      Trailer and Tow Vehicle
[ ]   Check Receiver Lock(ed) or 
      Pin in with Safety Clip 
[ ]   Position Jack / Tongue Height
[ ]   Position Bumper / Ball / Hitch
[ ]   Connect Vehicle
[ ]   Validate actual hitch-ball connection, hitch lock down,
      then lock safety pin with a keyed trailer lock
[ ]   Connect Safety Chains (cross under hitch)
[ ]   Connect Electrical Plug
[ ]   Unblock Vehicle Wheel / Block Trailer Wheels for re-
      connection
[ ]   Reposition / Stow  Jack / Wheel, Crank Handle Secure
[ ]   Adjust Air Shocks
[ ] Appliances (Setting / OFF):
[ ]   Note Propane and Electrical Levels / Status
[ ]   Propane
[ ]   Water Pump
[ ]   Water Heater
[ ]   Space Heater (Set Thermostat)
[ ]   Refrigerator (Off or Switch to 12v DC)
[ ]   Lights (Inside & Out)
[ ] External Disconnections:
[ ]   Electricity (110v)
[ ]   Clean Water 
[ ]   Waste
[ ]   Dirty Water 
[ ]   Communications, SAT, TV, Phone, Modem
[ ]   ALL Antennas Down / Stowed
[ ] Drain Bucket if used
[ ] Check / Verify Status of Electrical 
[ ] Service Panel
[ ] Stow: 
[ ]   Blocks
[ ]   Loose Stuff
[ ]   Steps
[ ]   External Electric Cord
[ ] External Doors, Compartments, Flaps, Vents: Closed, Down, Locked [from Zach W]
[ ] Lift Jack / Stands / Hydraulic Levelers
[ ] Brake Off, Emergency Brake Offs
[ ] Test Lights, Turn Signals, Brakes (2 people test best)
[ ] Walk Around Inspection:
      Hint: 25% of the time, a walk around inspection finds something
      Hint: Don't forget to walk around at the dump station too!
[ ]   Vehicle
[ ]   Camper Tie Downs, Doors, Panels
[ ]   Frame Mounts on Trailer Tongue
[ ]   Roof Line (cable, antenna, ac covers, limbs, overhead storage - all secure)
[ ]   Position / Extend Vehicle Mirrors
[ ]   Grounds, Camp Site
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