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YOUR PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST
For your continued safety and convenience, the following is a representative “check list” designed to
assure your safety while driving:
√ Clean all windows, mirrors, and light lenses (front, back, side) to assure
that you can “see” and “be seen.” Reposition any mirrors or other
fixtures to provide an unobstructed view (front, sides,
and back) from the driver’s seat.
√ Remove or secure all loose fixtures (e.g., awnings,
flags, antennas, portable lights) to keep them from
falling from the motorhome when the vehicle is in
motion.
√ Make a “walk-around” visual inspection of the
motorhome to note any irregularities (e.g., loose
trim) or problems (e.g., low tires); correct noted
problems accordingly
√ Check all exterior storage-compartment
and generator-compartment doors to make sure
they are properly latched. If need be, check inside all ex-
terior compartments to make sure that all cargo and equipment are
properly secured so they won’t work loose and become hazards during sudden
starts and stops.
√ Check tires for proper inflation (i.e., cold inflation pressure: 100 psig). If the motorhome has not
been used, make sure that the “cold inflation” pressure is maintained. If the motorhome has recently
been used, make sure that the “hot inflation” pressure (see the tire-manufacturer’s literature to de-
termine appropriate “hot inflation” pressure) is maintained. All tire pressures should be within 1-2
pounds (psig) of each other.
√ Examine wheel lug nuts to assure their proper tightness. If any lug nuts were found to be loose, first
check the fit of the wheel to the hub to make sure the wheel is not mis-mounted which would produce
a “wobbly” wheel when the motorhome is in motion, then tighten the lug nuts.
√ Check all fluid levels (e.g., engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, power-steering fluid, brake fluid,
battery fluid [if applicable], windshield-washer solvent) to assure correct levels are maintained. Fill any
low reservoirs, as needed.
√ DO NOT SUBSTITUTE any other fluids for specified oils, transmission fluid, brake fluid, or other
hydraulic fluids—in most instances, substitutions are not acceptable and may void warranties.
√ Prior to starting the motorhome engine, make sure all lines (e.g., water, sewer) and electrical power
cords are disconnected and properly stowed.
√ Assure the leveling jacks are in the “travel” position.
√ After entering the motorhome, make sure that the electrically-actuated, retractable step has prop-
erly operated to retract the step fully before starting the engine of the motorhome.
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SAFETY