RV Arrival Checklist is a starting point. Modify it to suit your own Motorhome, Travel Trailer or Fifth Wheel.

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RV Campsite Arrival Checklist, for Travel Trailers & Fifth Wheels

A Starting Point for Your Own Motorhome, Travel Trailer or Fifth Wheel.

This RV checklist does not cover every conceivable item and it may list many things you personally would not want. It is meant to be a starting point for your own list.

Add or subtract items from this checklist to suit your own Motorhome, Travel Trailer or Fifth Wheel.


Parking Trailer

Check power on campground box (__)
Discuss with spotter where you want the rig and how you will get it there (__)
Turn on FRS radios (__)
Check for same channel on radios (__)
Position rig for near level (__)
Park the trailer (__)
Turn off radios (__)
Chock trailer wheels (__)
Place blocks under landing gear (__)
Extend landing gear to proper hitch height (__)
Disconnect emergency break away cable (__)
Unplug umbilical from truck receptacle (__)
pull fifth wheel hitch lever (__)
Drive away from trailer (__)
Adjust front to back level of trailer (__)

Setting Up

Unlock trailer and extend steps (__)
Plug in electrical cord (__)
Hook up water hose and pressure regulator (__)
Hook up sewer hose (__)
Set up rear stabilizer jacks (__)
Set up kingpin stabilizer (__)
Lower awning (__)
Raise TV antenna (__)
Set out chairs, grill, etc. (__)

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