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Section 14: Travel/Camping/Storage Checklists
Travel Checklist
Following is a preliminary list of items that need to be checked before leaving your home
or campsite. This is a general list, which you may want to customize as you determine your
own needs.
Safety
 Make sure you follow all safety precautions noted in this owner’s manual and in
any manufacturer’s operators manual when preparing to travel.
Maintenance
 Inspect seals and reseal as needed.
 Have the propane system checked for leaks by your dealer.
 Check wheel lug nuts after first two hundred miles and at specified intervals to
listed torque specifications, re-torque as needed.
 Have brakes adjusted by a qualified service technician.
 Sanitize the fresh water system.
 Test the safety alarms.
Before leaving home (or campsite)
 Make sure all tow vehicle fluids are at proper levels. Check the engine oil, trans -
mission fluid, engine coolant, power steering fluid and wind shield washer fluid.
 Check the lights on the RV. Have someone observe the operation of all exte-
rior lights while you activate the controls. Check the turn signals and brake
lights.
 Examine the tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Check for
stones, nails, glass or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or
sidewall cracks.
 Check tire pressure (including spare) and correct according to manufacturer
specifications.
 Check wheel lug nuts for tightness.
 Inspect safety chains for signs of wear.
 Inspect and work all interior and exterior latches and locks (lube if necessary).
 Make sure the batteries are fully charged and installed correctly.
 Inspect the power cord and carefully clean the contacts if necessary. Plug in the
power cord to an appropriate power source.
 Turn on the interior lights and check outlets for polarity. If needed, replace any
blown fuses. Check the circuit breakers and test the GFCI.
 Check the propane cylinder gauge to make sure there is propane available. Make
sure the propane cylinder is in place and secure for transport.
 Inspect and turn on the propane system. If you have any questions, contact
your dealer or a qualified propane service representative for assistance. If the
propane system is functioning properly, test any pilot lights or direct spark igni-
tion features.
 Inspect and test all safety detectors. If needed, replace any drained or discharged
batteries. If you have a defective or damaged safety detector, replace it immedi-
ately.
 Inspect the leveling jacks (if so equipped) for operation. If needed, perform main-
tenance as specified by the leveling jack manufacturer.
 Test all exterior and interior lights. Replace any bulbs if they are burnt out.
 Wash the exterior of the RV. Do a sealant inspection and repair as necessary.
 De-winterize and sanitize the fresh water system.
 Connect your tow vehicle to the RV and test all connections and lights.
 Test brakes.