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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)
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Make sure all tow vehicle fluids are at proper levels. Check the engine oil, trans
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mission fluid, engine coolant, power steering fluid and wind shield washer fluid.
o
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.
o
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.
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Check tire pressure
(including spare) and correct according to manufacturer
specifications.
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Check wheel lug nuts for tightness.
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Inspect safety chains for signs of wear.
Inspect and work all interior and exterior latches and locks (lube if necessary).
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Make sure the batteries are fully charged and installed correctly.
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Inspect the power cord and carefully clean the contacts if necessary. Plug in the
power cord to an appropriate power source.
o
Turn on the interior lights and check outlets for polarity. If needed, replace any
blown fuses. Check the circuit breakers and test the GFCI.
o
Check the propane cylinder gauge to make sure there is propane available. Make
sure the propane cylinder is in place and secure for transport.
o
Inspect 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 ignition features.
Do
not travel with propane system on.
o
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.
o
Inspect the leveling jacks (if so equipped) for operation. If needed, perform main-
tenance as specified by the leveling jack manufacturer.
o
Test all exterior and interior lights. Replace any bulbs if they are burnt out.
o
Wash the exterior of the RV. Do a sealant inspection and repair as necessary.
o
De-winterize and
sanitize
the fresh water system.
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Connect your tow vehicle to the RV and test all connections and lights.
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Test brakes.
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