Motor Vehicle Travel Checklst, Tow Trailer Checklst,
and ATV Checklists, v12
 Vehicle Travel Checklist
[ ] Check Vehicle:
[ ] Fuel
[ ] Tires
[ ] Battery
[ ] Filters, Oil, Air
[ ] Cleaner Fluid
[ ] Mirrors (Camper Position, Mounted)
[ ] Pump, Tire
[ ] Spare Tire (Air Pressure), Jack System
[ ] Driver:
[ ] Licenses, Ratings
[ ] Proof of Ownership, Rental Agreement
[ ] Proof of Insurance
[ ] Proof of Citizenship
[ ] Tapes, Book, CDs, Music
[ ] Kleenex
[ ] Snacks, Beverages (Coffee, Soda, Water, Juice)
[ ] Glasses (Rx, Sun), Cases
[ ] Breakdown - Emergency:
[ ] Comprehensive Tool Kit - the kind that Sears or
Wallmart sells for $39.95 (with multiple sockets,
wrenches, and screwdrivers) which may or may not
have the following (which should be present):
[ ] Hammer,
[ ] Locking Grip Wrench (medium or mix),
[ ] Small and Medium Adjustable Wrench,
[ ] Knife or Cutting Tool
[ ] Hex Keys/Wrench (inch & metric), Torx Key/Driver
[ ] Duct Tape and/or waterproof plumbing tape
(may help you get to a service station)
[ ] Work Gloves (but not the bulky kind)
[ ] Telescoping/Pen Magnet (for loose item in/on
hot area or narrow slot)
[ ] Old Shirt
[ ] Flash Light (x2 is better, working,
with spare light and batteries)
[ ] Pencil & Paper Pad
[ ] Emergency:
[ ] First-Aid Kit
[ ] Big Pry Bar (for untangling bent fenders or bumpers)
[ ] Reflective Triangles
[ ] Emergency Money ($20 in mixed bills and coins)
[ ] 2 Liter Bottle of Water (reuse old soda bottle)
[ ] Thermal Blanket (they work!)
[ ] Regular Wool or Polar-Fleece Blanket
[ ] Electrical Booster Cables
[ ] Nylon Tow Web-Strap with metal hooks
[ ] Fire Extinguisher, ABC
[ ] Rain Poncho (cars like to break at the worst time)
[ ] Tire Inflator, Aerosol Can (or 12v Mini Pump)
[ ] Disposable Camera
[ ] Phone: Cellular / SAT, 2 Way Radio
(can get and carry emergency only 911 cell phone)
[ ] Mat, Plastic Sheet for Cold / Wet Ground Work
[ ] Spare:
[ ] Belts, Hoses, Different sized Hose Clamps
[ ] Fuel Filter
[ ] Engine Oil
[ ] Hydraulic Fluids (In a pinch, hydraulic fluid is
hydraulic fluid!, i.e. usually in an emergency, one
can be substituted for another)
Travel:
[ ] Maps, Compass, GPS
[ ] Camera, Film, Memory, Batteries, Cable, Link Ware
[ ] Binoculars
[ ] Brochure(s), Guide Book(s), Atlas(es)
[ ] Games for kids
[ ]
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Optional Vehicle Items
[ ] Flares
[ ] 12v Mini Pump or Heavy Duty Hand Pump
 Tow Trailer Checklist
[ ] Hitch & Ball Mounted Properly
[ ] Electrical & Brake System Connected
[ ] Safety Chain Connected
(cross under hitch)
[ ] Tongue Wheel/ Jack Up/Stowed
[ ] Handle Secured
[ ] License Plate Current
[ ] Registration Present
[ ] Connections and Lights in working order
[ ] Tires, Bearings, Spare, Correct Air Pressure
[ ] Jack & Handle / Crank, Tire Changing / Repair Materials,
Hand Cleaner, Rags, Air Pump / Air Pressure Device
[ ] Tool Kit / Set
Trailer Attached:
[ ] Safety Chain Rings, Tongue & Receiver Lock(s)
[ ] Electrical Connected, Lighting and Brake Test
[ ] Tie Down(s) / Come-Along, Chains, Loose Ends Secured
[ ] Tie Down Points: Front, Sides, Corners
[ ] If Motor Boat: Motor Secure, Yoked
[ ] If Motor Boat: Undue Some Older Trailer's Electrical
Connection before Immersion Launch, Reconnect After Immersion.
[ ] Tool Box, Lock, Secure
[ ] Panels
[ ] Ramps
[ ] Parking Blocks / Chalks
[ ] Jack or tire changing system (usually the vehicle jack will
work, but sometimes its too high or low or wont work,
sometimes you need a separate mini hydraulic 2 ton jack):
[ ] Extra 2x6 blocks for jack station or other use
[ ] Small Shovel (military type good enough)
 ATV Checklist
[ ] Trailer & Load, see Trailer
Safety:
[ ] Fuel (Full), Oil,
ATV POL Topped Off
[ ] Fuel Can(s), Full
[ ] Water for Driver (canteen, jug, can), Full
[ ] ATV in working condition (Brakes, Engine, Steering,
Electrical)
[ ] Trip Plan Notification to Friend / Destination
[ ] Food / Meals
[ ] Communication: Radio, Cell, Sat Phone
[ ] Maps, Compass, GPS
[ ] Tools / Tool Kit (+ Hammer, Different Adjustable
Wrenches, Knife)
[ ] Tire Pressure, Condition, Spare, Repair Kit & Tools
[ ] Air Pump / Pressure Device / Emergency CO2 System
[ ] Helmet, Gloves, Boots, Other Gear
[ ] Weather Protection, Personal / Vehicle
[ ] Separate Air Pump / Canister fully Pressured or working
electrical connectors
[ ] Parking Blocks / Chalks
[ ] Extra 2x6 blocks for jack stations or other uses
Attachments:
[ ] Bags, Scabbards, Rope / Tie Down Material
[ ] Plow, Mower, Trailer
[ ] Hitch, Receiver
[ ] Cover(s)
[ ] Hunting Gear, See Hunting
[ ] Observation / Scouting Gear:
[ ] Binoculars
[ ] Night Vision Scope
[ ] Communication equipment
[ ] Fishing Gear, See Fishing
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