Pre-Trip Checklist
RV Trip-Preparation Check List
By George A Mullen, Compuserve RV Forum
D-x ________________________ (Departure minus x days)
- Plan itinerary.
- Make campground reservations (List on last page.)
- Get General Delivery ZIP codes for mail-forwarding destinations.
- Get DISH azimuth/elevation/ skew settings.
- Contact gardener, if needed.
D-10 ________________________ (Departure minus 10 days, etc.)
- Check medication for needed refills.
- Temp. change of address to USPS Start __________ Stop_________
- Check AAA maps and Tour Guides
- Oil cabinet doors with Old English
D-9 ________________________
- Check/top-off fuel and propane levels.
- Check engine oil, transmission fluid, etc
- Check battery water levels & charge as needed.
- Check/clean/treat battery terminals.
- Check interior/exterior lights.
D-8 ________________________
- Check generator.
- Oil level. Change oil?
- Air filter.
- Lube linkages
D-7 ________________________
- Wash air conditioner filters (4)
- Wash small ceramic heater filter.
- Check topside units for cleanliness and security.
- Check air conditioner shrouds for security.
D-6 ________________________
- Check water heater sacrificial anode rod; replace as needed.
- Check lawn sprinkler control setting
- DeLorme road construction info update
- D-5 ________________________
- Check printer ink; obtain spare ink cartridges as needed
- Check paper supply
- Draft paper
- Bright white paper
- Photo paper
- Apply for CVSVP security checks. (Police department Senior Volunteer Patrol)
- Dust & vacuum/shampoo rug as needed.
- Check video tape inventory.
- Check office/mailing supplies, labels, stamps, etc.
- Change cell phone calling plan? Y N
- Bug "bomb" inside RV? Y N
D-4 ________________________
- Wash RV.
- Check distilled water supply.
- Get a haircut.
- Start RV refrigerator cooling.
- Refrigerator exhaust fan switch ON.
- Drain and refill water tank as needed.
- Check Saturn transaxle fluid level
- Check tire pressures.
- RV
- Auto
- Tow dolly
D-3 ________________________
- Call SDU-T or use Internet (Local newspaper delivery stop/start) Stop __________ Resume __________
- Recharge water softener.
- Check garage for transfer items.
- Load ShopVac & accessories? Y N
- Transfer clothing to RV
- Load desired computer disks & CD-ROMs
- Mow lawns.
- Wash automobile.
- Check CO alarm
- Check smoke alarm
- Home telephone "Call Forwarding" service? Y N
D-2 ________________________
- Keep/dispose/move to RV, as needed:
- Refrigerator and freezer � Kitchen pantry
- Bakery goods, etc.
- Garage pantry
- Load kitchen pots/pans/utensils, etc.
- Withdraw cash as needed from credit union.
- Commissary trip. (Grocery shopping)
- E-mail to ALCON. (Itinerary to "all concerned")
D-1 ________________________
- Wash RV windows.
- Load satellite system
- Antennae
- Receivers
- Remote controls
- Check/set LR and den light timers
- Check/fill humming bird feeders
- Load laundry supplies.
- Load plants.
- Mail forwarding instructions to MBE
- Pick up mail at MBE.
- "No mail" sign in mailbox (after last mail delivery).
- Dust motion detectors in house.
- Install Saturn front covers
- Install main braces and QD base on Saturn
- Install tow bar on motorhome.
- In c:ozwin230 rename RVexclist.dat to Exclist.dat
D ________________________
- Wash RV windshield & mirrors
- Call ADT (Home security system)
- Confirm P.O.C. (Point of contact if alarm activates)
- Garage back door locked.
- Home Water OFF
- Home Water heater pilot OFF
- Home Furnace pilot OFF
- Home Phantom loads OFF
- Home Butler: OFF ON (Telephone answering machine)
- Load toilet articles.
- Load pillows, etc.
- Load medical equipment/supplies.
- Load laptop and accessories (phone cord).
- Load husband & wife medication.
- Garage door opener LOCKED.
- Cuckoo clock STOPPED
- Windows locked and blinds set.
- Final refrigerator check!
- Security alarm set Y N
- Bug bombs Yes No
- Buy donuts Yes No
DON'T FORGET:
- Quarters/Dimes/Nickels
- Walkman radio & earphones
- Bills to be paid
- Receipt storage folder
- Camera/film
- Books/magazines/RV parts catalogs
- VCR loaded/set to tape programs
- Stamps
- Extra blank checks
- Extra address labels/blank label sheets for printer
- Rock salt supply (for water softener)
- Spare batteries (9V, 6V lantern, D, C, AA, AAA)
- Laptop board
- Electric screwdriver/charger/bit set
- Cardex address/phone list
- Power inverter
- Audio CD's
- Laptop manuals
- Stepladder Y N
- Paper/plastic bags for trash collection
- Plants
- Fire extinguisher
- Sphygmomanometer
- Blood glucose tester & consumables
- Large Stir-fry skillet
- Wife's insulated water bottle & ice pack
- Cell phone, charger, instructions, accessories
- Distilled water
- Butler instructions & code number
- Hearing aid batteries
- Battery jumper cables
- Cover, security cable and lock for Saturn.
- Hand-held Cobra CB and charger
- Automobile CB and window-clip antenna
- FRS radios and base-charger
- Camera tripod
- Bath scales Y N
- Kitchen TV Y N
- DISH manuals
- Therabands & snaphook
- NiMH / NiCad battery charger
EXTENDED-ABSENCE CHECK LIST
- Store outside furniture in garage.
- Remove all trash and garbage.
- Cover furniture, etc., as desired.
- Check refrigerator/freezer temperature settings.
- Place buckets of water in rooms.
- Car in garage; disconnect battery
- Dolly in garage?
- Lawn watering? (Modify other water-related checks as needed)
RETURN CHECK LIST
- Call ADT
- Call CVSVP
- Call SDU-T
- Garage door opener UNLOCKED.
- Water ON.
- Light water heater pilot. Turn ON.
- Light furnace pilot. Turn ON.
- Start cuckoo clock.
- Pick up mail at MBE
- Notify USPO to resume normal mail
- Unload RV refrigerator. Defrost/clean.
- Install DISH antenna, receiver & remote
- Wash RV.
- Rinse out BWT.
- Review cell phone plan; change as/when needed. (Allow for any O/T charges to catch up, if needed)
- In c:ozwin230 rename Exclist.dat to RVExclist.dat
- E-mail to kids
CAMPGROUND RESERVATIONS
Campground: _________________________
Telephone: ____________________________
Arrive: ____________ Depart: ____________
Made: __________ Confirm #____________
CIS access telephone numbers: ____________________________________ Remarks:_____________________________ ____________________________________
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Campground: _________________________
Telephone: ____________________________
Arrive: ____________ Depart: ____________
Made: __________ Confirm #____________
CIS access telephone numbers: ____________________________________ Remarks:_____________________________ ____________________________________