September 5, 2008

Ventura RV Camping Departure Checklist

INTERIOR

  • Items stored
  • Cupboard doors closed
  • Ceiling vents closed
  • Windows closed
  • TV/satellite dish down
  • TV antenna down
  • Refrigerator items secure
  • Refrigerator power selected
  • Water pump turned off
  • Slide rooms in and secured
  • Interior doors secured
  • Turn off water heater/furnace/air conditioner
  • Discard trash/recycling

PASSENGER AREA

  • Drink/coffee cups filled
  • Seat belts located
  • Note mileage in Camping Journal
  • Music/radio ready
  • Maps/Route/GPS ready
  • Kids games/books/music/videos/snacks ready
  • Cell phone
  • All keys accounted for
  • Sunglasses
  • Tissues/wet wipes
  • Pets walked & happy

EXTERIOR

  • Drain holding tanks
  • Check fresh water tank level
  • Power, water, sewer, cable, etc. unplugged from RV
  • Propane
  • Range vent secured
  • Outside storage bay door secured/locked
  • Raise leveling jacks
  • Remove wheel blocks
  • Windshields cleaned
  • Tire pressure checked
  • Fluid levels checked
  • Entry steps stowed

AT DEPARTURE

    • Safety inspection – turn signals, brakes, headlights
    • RV walk-around: windows, slide rooms, roof antennas/vents, steps
    • Tow vehicle walk-around, hitch inspection, safety inspection
    • Inspect site for left items, litter