RV Campground Departure Checklist
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.
Outside Tasks |
| Check
tire pressure of truck & trailer |
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| Check
oil and fluid levels in truck |
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| Roll
up awning |
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| Fold
up & stow the patio rug |
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| Stow
chairs, grill, etc. |
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| Dump
black holding tank |
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| Rinse
black holding tank (if necessary) |
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| Dump
gray holding tank |
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| Disconnect,
rinse & stow sewer hose & coupler |
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| Unplug
trailer & stow power cord, adapters & surge
protector |
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| Unplug
telephone & stow cord |
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| Disconnect
fresh water hose |
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| Fill
fresh water tank (if necessary) |
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| Drain & stow
fresh water hose |
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| Drain & stow
water filters |
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| Disconnect,
drain & stow utility water hose |
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| Turn
off propane |
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| Stow
kingpin stabilizer |
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| Stow
leveling/stabilizing gear |
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| Remove & stow
wheel chocks |
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| Adjust
landing gear to proper hitching height |
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| Check
if hitch receiver is open |
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| Drop
tailgate |
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| Hitch
up |
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| Check
if hitch receiver is closed |
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| Pull
truck slightly forward to check hitch |
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| Raise
tailgate |
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| hook
break-away switch cable |
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| Plug
in umbilical cord |
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| Check
trailer lights and brakes |
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| Raise
landing gear |
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| Walk
around site to check for forgotten items |
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| Pick
up and stow the door mat |
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| Lock
outside compartments |
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| Stow
entry steps and lock trailer |
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| Walk
around site one last time |
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Inside tasks |
| Lower
TV antenna |
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| Stow
appliances |
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| Stow
pictures and nick knacks |
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| Close
roof vents |
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| Close
all windows |
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| Secure
cabinets, drawers, fridge |
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| Furnace
turned off |
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| Water
heater turned off |
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| Water
pump turned off |
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