As promised here is my Pre-Trip Checklist for those of you with Non-Motorized RVs.
Make sure to check your towable RV as well as your tow vehicle!
I’m sure you will take note that many of the same items need to be checked and/or turned off, as in motor coaches. But there are a few items that are exclusive to trailers of all sorts. Using these checklists will help assure safe travels. As with the others, feel free to print one or several copies to use as you need them.
Pre-Trip Checklist for Non-Motorized RVs
INTERIOR TRAILER
⎕ Water pump off
⎕ Water heater off
⎕ Furnace off, portable heater in a secure place
⎕ TV antenna down, satellite dish down or stowed securely
⎕ TV and electronics secured
⎕ Furniture secured – recliners, kitchen chairs, etc.
⎕ Loose items from countertops, cabinets, and bathroom put away or secured
⎕ Cabinet drawers and doors closed and secure – if necessary use bungee cords to keep doors from opening while in motion
⎕ Refrigerator off, interior items secured, door latched – these tension bars (Amazon Affiliate Link) are great inside the fridge to keep things from sliding
⎕ Stove top secured and burners off
⎕ Toilet seat lid down
⎕ Bathroom/bedroom doors closed and secure
⎕ Windows and vents closed
⎕ All interior lights turned off
TOW VEHICLE
⎕ Engine fluids
⎕ Oil
⎕ Brake fluid
⎕ Engine coolant
⎕ Transmission fluid
⎕ Engine compartment
⎕ Leaks underneath
⎕ Hoses, fittings, belts
⎕ Check for leaves, nests, or other debris lodged in compartment
⎕ Batteries
⎕ Verify brake controller setting
⎕ Windshield clean, check for cracks or rock chips
⎕ Windshield wipers
⎕ Mirrors adjusted and tight
⎕ Tires
⎕ Proper pressure cold
⎕ Sidewall weather checking
⎕ Tread
⎕ External lights working & clean – brake, turn signals, clearance markers, etc.
⎕ Transmission set to tow mode
⎕ Check fuel
So there you have it folks. You are now well informed as to what type of RVs there are out there. And you are armed with very important checklists for safe traveling. No matter what type of RV you choose to travel in, I hope you find, like we have, that RVing is the best way to travel, bar none!!!
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