CHECK LISTS - I’LL SHOW YOU MINE

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:wave Arrival Safety Checklists

EXTERIOR ARRIVE CHECKLIST:
1. Car-Trailer electrical plug disconnected
2. Unlock trailer door
3. Pull out steps
4. Remove front window gravel shield
5. Stabilizer jacks touch-down and locked
6. Place wheel chocks (2)
7. Disconnect safety chains and stow
8. Install front jack wheel; touch down
9. Unlock tongue padlocks (3)
10. Unlatch and remove spring arms (2)
11. Remove anti-sway bar
12 Unlatch ball latch
13. Unlock and remove hitch shank; stow
14. Position trailer as desired
15. Place ground blocks under jacks (2)
16. Level trailer
17. Secure feet on stabilizer jacks
18. Connect 110 VAC shore power
19. Check fresh water supply; top off if necessary


INTERIOR ARRIVE CHECKLIST:

1. Turn refrigerator on to 110 VAC
2. Open roof vents, as needed
3. Start fan or heater, as needed
4. Open windows, as needed
5. Lower window blinds, as needed
6. Lights on, as needed
7. Mount TV shelf and TV8. Install flagpole
9. Place outside doormat
10. Commence nap. (courtesy pjanits)

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:wave Departure Safety Checklists

EXTERIOR DEPART CHECKLIST:

1. Disconnect 110 VAC shore power; stow
2. Release stabilizer jack legs (2)
3. Stow ground blocks
4. Install hitch shank and lock pin
5. Position ball under coupler
6. Lower coupler on to ball
7. Close hitch ball latch and lock
8. Remove wheel chocks; stow
9. Raise tongue jack to highest position
10. Remove jack wheel; stow
11. Install spring arms into shank (2)
12. Latch chain link onto lift assembly (2)
13. Lock lift assemblies (2)
14. Install safety chains (2)
15. Install anti-sway bar
16. Secure steps
17. Install front window shield and lock (2)
18. Lock door
19. Access doors closed and locked
20. Trailer electrical plug connected
21. Final walk-around check
22. Test turn signals and brake lights
23. Test check brakes and controller
24. Check engine oil level
25. Check fluid levels
26. Clean windows
27. Pull forward 25 feet; check area for dropped items.
28. Depart

INTERIOR DEPART CHECKLIST:

1. Windows shut and latched
2. Blinds closed
3. Roof vents off and shut (2)
4. Cabinet doors shut and latched
5. Turn refrigerator to 12 VDC
6. All lights off
7. Table and counters clear
8. Food stowed
9. Fan or heater stowed
10. Radio/TV stowed
11. Storage tubs stowed
12. Outside chairs stowed
13. Wrap carousel in microwave
14. Flagpole stowed
15. Outside doormat stowed
16. Fold-up table stowed
17. Dump trash
18. Turn off Potable Water Pump

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Nice checklists Michael ... but your departure checklist doesn't say anything about putting the wife and dog in the tow vehicle.

I've learned from experience that they get pretty upset if you forget.

Don't do to Buddy and Lori what I once did to Pam and Maggie.

I really thought I was supposed to meet them at the dump station ... and that they were walking up there to meet me.

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:steer I have another one for beginners and people looking to buy a Fiberglass RV.

You can find it here: Buy/Sell Check Lists :u

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Michael,
Your forgot number ten on the interior arrive check list
10. Commence nap.

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:o pjanits,

OK, fixed.

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I thought it was appropriate.
<img src=http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/uploads/3dea32db4aac7zi021201.jpg/>

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interior depart check list,,, "turn off potable water pump and bleed water line pressure" I failed to do this once, and pumped the whole potable H2O tank onto the floor. Was my face ever red!

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:wave Jerry,

Thanks, it has added to the master list so people can print it out.

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Are these in order of doing? Now I realize that I don't have a sway bars so I don't know when those are disconnected, but I do know that there is no way I can unhook my trailer, postion, then chock it. we had a nice discussion of things we've done we shouldn't have, and not chocking before disconnect was one of the oops. so thought I'd check and see if order of doing could be adjusted, if that's important.

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Good observation Jana, :wave

How about making a new list in the order it should go and I'll post it at the top so everyone, that wants to, can print just the first page?

Make sense?:o

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Who Me??? :omy I don't camp enough to recreate an in order list, :u just enough to criticize someone elses. :reye2 maybe you need a volunteer:chased

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:weep :weep :weep Jana,

I hoped you would make me look good.

:nono :duck

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:wave Jana,

I fiddled with it.
Check it out and see if you see anything else.

THANKS.:chatter

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As I can't sleep because of this list running through my head, I'll work on a version. but I don't gar-ron-tee anything.

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My mother learned a very important item to add to the checklist...

We had stopped for gas in the middle of nowhere on one of our grueling non-stop crosscountry drives. My dad went in to pay for the gas and my mom loaded all of us into the Airstream. She then locked the exterior padlock on the trailer door. We all sat in the tow vehicle for about 15 minutes waiting for my dad. No sign of him. Mom told my brothers to quit horsing around, cause they were making the car rock. As usual, they denied any responsibility for the motion of the car. Mom unlocked the trailer and let my dad out. We resumed our journey. Mom added an item to her checklist "Check trailer bathroom for husband before locking exterior door."

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Michael,
Thanks for the great list.
I hope it will help me this weekend on my shake out trip.

I want to provide as little amusement for the other campers as possible...........:red

If I make it through the black water thing without amusing all I will be happy.

Mark

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"If I make it through the black water thing without amusing all I will be happy".

Mark:
Just remember that we have all been there. Go and have a blast, gives you something to laugh about when you get home.:wave

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Hi Ken. Filetype ''.doc'' won't display using the photo upload. If you take a picture of it (or scan it as an image), and format it as jpeg (.jpg) it'll work.

Better yet, can you copy/paste the text from your checklist document to a post?

Send me a ''private message'' if you need more info on copy/paste. (At the bottom left of the main index screen, click on My messages).


:cblob

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From: ___________________ To: ______________________
Date:________ Time ___:___M ~ Odometer:______________
Destination: ___________________________


Departure Interior

A/C - fan & temp off
Furnace - thermostat to off
Fantastic Fan closed & off
Ceiling Vents closed (2)
Refrig - check inside, off
Water pump - off
Water heater - off
Windows closed & locked
Sink drain – closed
Coffee maker secured
Furnishings secured
Bathroom Vent closed
Shower drain - closed
Platform step - stowed
Awning – secure


Departure Exterior

Raise rear stabilizer legs
Disconnect electricity
Disconnect water
Disconnect other utilities
Hitch and lock ball
Safety chains - crossed
Raise dollies, pinned
stow blocks
Attach pigtail
Remove chocks, stow
Stow platform step and mat
Test tail lights


Destination Arrival

Level trailer - side to side
Chocks - front & back of both wheels
Detach and secure pigtail
Lower front stabilizer legs
Release hitch lock
Unhook safety chains and secure
Raise tongue
Pull P.U. forward
Lower tongue and level front to back
Lower rear stabilizer legs
Hook up electricity cable
Hook up water
Start refrigerator as needed
Start water heater as needed

Fuel Stop #1 Town/St: _____________________________
Odometer: _______________________ Miles: __________
$/Gal: ________9_____________ Gallons: _____________
Total $: ____________________ MPG: ________________

Fuel Stop #2 Town/St: _____________________________
Odometer: _______________________ Miles: __________
$/Gal: ________9_____________ Gallons: _____________
Total $: ____________________ MPG: ________________


Breakfast ______________ Snack: _________________
Lunch: ________________ Snack: _________________
Supper: _______________ Snack: _________________

Cmpgrd:_________________ Town:______________ St:____
Site #:_________Fee: ________ Arrival Time: ____________
Odometer reading: _________________________________
Comments:________________________________________
_________________________________________________

Travel Notes: ______________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
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This was the list I used with the Alumabox... I have another list that used for the beginning of the season to stock the rig.

FROM HOME
_____Propane
_____Water Tank topped off
_____Clothes
_____Bedding
_____Kyra's Food and Treats
_____Food
_____Disposables
_____Personal
_____Water
_____Ice in Fridge
AFTER HITCHUP
_____Propane Cover Locked
_____Front Shield Down and Locked
_____Hitch Jack up and Locked
_____Entry Door Locked
_____Awning Up and Locked
FROM CAMP
_____Grey Tank dumped
_____Black Tank dumped
_____Hot Water dumped
_____Water tank topped off
_____Propane off
_____Stove to off
_____Fridge to off
_____Furnace to off
_____Coffee Pot stowed
_____Hose in
_____Electric line in
_____Sewer line in
_____Kyra's water bowl
_____Kyra's Run
_____Jacks stowed
AFTER HITCHUP
_____Propane Cover Locked
_____Front Shield Down and Locked
_____Hitch Jack up and Locked
_____Entry Door Locked
_____Awning Up and Locked
PERSONAL/DISPOSABLES
_____Soap
_____Toothpaste
_____Deoderant
_____Dishsoap
_____Bleach
_____Spray bottle
_____Toothpaste
_____Toilet Paper x2
_____Paper Towels x2
_____SOS pads
_____Ziplocs
_____Foil
_____Batteries
_____CD's/DVD's
_____Propane for grill
_____Paper Plates
_____Plastic Flatware
_____Solo Cups
FOOD
Dinner Day 1

Dinner Day 2

Dinner Day 3

_____Bailey's
_____Bacardi
_____12pk Coke
_____Butter 1lb
_____Eggs 1dz
_____Bread 1 ital/1 white/1 french
_____Bacon 2lbs
_____Sausage 2pkgs
_____Milk 1 gal
_____1/2 n 1/2 2qts
_____Ice 1bag/2 1/2 gal
_____Cold cuts/Cheese 1lb ea
_____Mayo