TRIP PREPARATION & LOADING Tow Vehicle: ( ) gas, oil, water ( ) tire pressure (48 lbs.) + spare ( ) generator, oil, gas can/siphon hose ( ) bicycles, tire pressure, repair kit, bike lock ( ) bottle jack ( ) air compresser ( ) lug wrench ( ) firewood ( ) maps/directions ( ) reservations ( ) emergency phone numbers Trailer: ( ) trailer info binder/repair books ( ) tents needed? ( ) charge radios ( ) charge flashlight ( ) secure television ( ) tighten lug nuts ( ) tire pressure (48 lbs.) + spare ( ) check battery water ( ) fill propane tanks (55 lbs. Full tank; 25 lbs. Empty tank) ( ) fill fresh water tank (+ taste pure) ( ) flush fresh water lines, hot water tank ( ) test water heater ( ) test stove ( ) test furnace ( ) test refrigerator on propane ( ) turn propane OFF after tests ( ) turn waterpump OFF after tests ( ) prep black tank ( ) empty gray tank ( ) turn on refrigerator night before -- temp 3 ( ) propane laterns/fuel ( ) BBQ + starter + brickettes ( ) refrigerator food/drink ( ) non-refer food/drink ( ) clothes/jackets/hats/shoes/personal care items ( ) personal protection ( ) music CDÕs ( ) VCR/DVD + movies? DEPARTURE ( ) propane ON ( ) disconnect/stow electrical cord ( ) awning secure ( ) TV antenna stowed ( ) stove vents closed -- inside/outside ( ) windows closed ( ) front window guard closed ( ) roof vents closed ( ) cupboards closed ( ) bathroom door closed ( ) water heater OFF ( ) water pump OFF ( ) lights OFF ( ) steps stowed ( ) door locked ( ) stabilizers stowed ( ) hitch trailer to tow vehicle -- grease ( ) mount tow vehicle mirrors ( ) remove gutter clothespins ( ) remove stabilizer blocks ( ) remove/stow wheel chocks ( ) storage compartments/utility doors locked ( ) extra trailer keys ( ) extra tow vehicle keys ( ) record odometer ( ) test trailer brake/turn/running lights ( ) test trailer brakes END OF TRIP UNLOADING & TRAILER STORAGE ( ) park & chock wheels ( ) refrigerator OFF ( ) un-hitch ( ) install hitch lock ( ) level front-rear ( ) position stabilizer blocks ( ) stabilizers lowered ( ) level side-to-side ( ) install gutter clothespins ( ) refrigerator food/drink ( ) non-refer food/drink ( ) clothes/jackets/hats/shoes/personal care items ( ) music CDÕs ( ) VCR/DVD + movies? ( ) dirty laundry/dishes ( ) empty/prep trash cans ( ) recycle cans ( ) propane OFF ( ) hook-up electrical cord ( ) tow vehicle: odometer ( ) tow vehicle: mirrors ( ) tow vehicle: unload bikes, fuel, etc. ( ) prep black tank ( ) empty freshwater tank ( ) install tire covers ( ) storage compartments/utility doors locked ( ) windows opened slightly ( ) roof vents closed ( ) water heater OFF ( ) water pump OFF ( ) lights OFF ( ) steps stowed ( ) door locked