Motor Vehicle Travel Checklst, Tow Trailer Checklst,
and ATV Checklists, v12


Veh Travel Checklist: Vanna White!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: Flag Painted Sep 12, 2001Tow 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 ChecklistATV 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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