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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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