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Quick checks for preparing to travel.
Trip Preparation Essentials
For a trouble free trip, always take a few minutes to make sure you are properly prepared to hit the road. Your owners manual will give you complete details for your specific RV, however, here are some general "quickchecks":
chassis
- Check all fluid levels (engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, washer fluid, etc.) Refer to the Chassis Owners Manual for details.
- Tires should be checked for proper inflation. Look for damage or unusual wear patterns. Do not travel on worn or damaged tires! See your dealer.
- Check wheel lug torque. Specifications can be found in your owners manual.
- Check the fluid level in your chassis batteries. Make sure post connections are tight and clean.
Interior
- Check monitor panel for desired levels. Always travel with empty tanks (unless dry camping).
- Secure all loose items. Make sure all drawers and doors are properly closed.
- Secure shower door for travel (if applicable).
- Start generator to confirm operation from inside. Make sure A/C, microwave, lights, outlets, etc. all function properly.
- Confirm LP appliance start-up and operations (refrigerator, stove, hot water heater). Run refrigerator at least 24 hours prior
- to departure.
- Check water pump operation.
- Make sure antenna booster switch is turned off.
- Make sure all window and roof vents are closed.
- Check for proper operation of slide out room. Secure with travel lock (if provided).
- Check for proper operation of leveling jacks.
- Test LP and CO2 detectors. Check batteries in smoke alarm and test.
- Check complete dash operations, if applicable, (gauges, temperature control, back-up camera, etc.)
- Adjust pilot seat and exterior mirrors.
- Make sure you have your Owner Information Guide with you.
Exterior
- Check all lights for proper operation (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, running lights, etc.).
- Adjust exterior mirrors to assure clear vision.
- Check hydraulic fluid level(s) (if applicable). Make sure leveling jacks are fully retracted
- Check air suspension bags for proper inflation {refer to owners manual for correct pressures).
- Check coach battery fluid levels.
- Check windshield wiper operation.
- Close and lock all exterior compartment doors.
- Make sure awnings are in the travel/lock position.
- Make sure the antenna and/or satellite dish are in travel (down) position.
- Check generator oil level. Start it from outside to assure proper operation.
- Make sure all termination system valves are closed and outlet cap is secured.
- Secure range vent flap for travel.
- Properly store shore connections (power cord, water hose, etc.).
- Complete a walk-around to assure that you are ready to hit the
- road. Retract entry steps.
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