RV PRE-TRIP CHECKLIST
⬜ PAPERWORK & PLANNING
⬜ Driver’s license
⬜ RV registration
⬜ Proof of insurance
⬜ Campground reservations
⬜ Maps / GPS downloaded
⬜ Emergency contacts
⬜ Cash/credit cards
⬜ EXTERIOR WALK-AROUND
⬜ Tires inflated (including spare)
⬜ Lug nuts secure
⬜ No tire cracks or bulges
⬜ Roof inspected
⬜ Awnings secured
⬜ Storage bays locked
⬜ Steps retracted
⬜ Slide-outs in and locked
⬜ ENGINE / TOWING
Motorhome:
⬜ Engine oil
⬜ Coolant
⬜ Transmission fluid
⬜ Brake fluid
⬜ Fuel tank full
Towable:
⬜ Hitch secure
⬜ Safety chains crossed
⬜ Breakaway cable attached
⬜ Trailer brakes tested
⬜ ELECTRICAL
⬜ House batteries charged
⬜ Shore power cord packed
⬜ Generator tested / fueled
⬜ Extension cords & adapters
⬜ Exterior lights working
⬜ WATER & PLUMBING
⬜ Fresh water filled or empty (planned)
⬜ Water pump working
⬜ Fresh water hose packed
⬜ Sewer hose packed
⬜ Gray tank empty
⬜ Black tank empty
⬜ No visible leaks
⬜ PROPANE & APPLIANCES
⬜ Propane tanks full
⬜ Refrigerator cooling
⬜ Stove working
⬜ Furnace / AC tested
⬜ Propane OFF for travel
⬜ SAFETY
⬜ Smoke detector
⬜ Carbon monoxide detector
⬜ Fire extinguisher
⬜ First aid kit
⬜ Emergency exit clear
⬜ INTERIOR TRAVEL PREP
⬜ Cabinets latched
⬜ Loose items secured
⬜ TV locked
⬜ Table & chairs secured
⬜ Windows closed
⬜ Roof vents closed
⬜ KITCHEN & FOOD
⬜ Meal plan
⬜ Groceries
⬜ Cooking utensils
⬜ Paper towels / foil
⬜ Trash bags
⬜ Dish soap / sponge
⬜ BEDROOM & BATH
⬜ Bedding
⬜ Towels
⬜ Toiletries
⬜ RV toilet paper
⬜ CAMPSITE GEAR
⬜ Leveling blocks
⬜ Wheel chocks
⬜ Outdoor mat
⬜ Chairs
⬜ Grill & fuel
⬜ Flashlights/lanterns
⬜ Bug spray / sunscreen
⬜ FINAL CHECK (BEFORE PULL-OUT)
⬜ Antenna down
⬜ Jacks up
⬜ Slides in
⬜ Doors locked
⬜ GPS set
⬜ Final walk-around
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This document is provided for general information purposes only and should not be relied upon as providing legal advice, technical, or specific operational guidance to the reader, whether as to the practices described in the document or the applicable legal requirements and regulations. Best Camping Deals expressly disclaims any responsibility for liability arising from or related to the use or misuse of any information in this document.
