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BEFORE YOU HIT THE ROAD
Even experienced RV Travelers can forget something important.
A few simple checks can prevent expensive repairs, forgotten gear, or a 50-mile drive to empty a full black-water tank.
Use this checklist before your next trip so you can arrive prepared, settle in, and start enjoying the adventure.
START WITH THE BASICS
Before leaving home, take a few minutes to inspect your RV, check every tank, and test the systems you'll depend on during your trip.
Check your RV
- Tire pressure and tread
- Battery and connections
- Roof and exterior seals
- Lights and turn signals
- Hitch and safety chains
- Leaks or loose parts
- Spare tire secure, inflated & accessible
- Correct jack & lug wrench for every vehicle
- Wheel chocks & tools accessible
tanks & plumbing
- Fresh, gray , & black tank levels
- Water pump & water heater
- Drinking water hose
- Sewer hose and fittings
- Water-pressure regulator installed before hookup
- Empty waste tanks before dry camping
- Hoses checked for cracks/leaks
- Dump valves closed & cap secure
- Tank treatment, gloves & spare washers
test the essentials
- AC & furnace
- Refrigerator & Freezer
- Stove, grill & propane
- Vent, fans & lights
- Generator, solar, power station
- Smoke, CO, propane detectors
- Propane level & shutoff valves
- Power cord, adapters & surge protector
- Pre-cool refrigerator 24 hours before leaving
Pack smart & plan ahead
Once the RV itself is ready, check your safety gear, organize your supplies and review your route, weather and campground details.
safety & emergency
• Fire extinguisher current & accessible
• First-aid kit restocked
• Flashlights/headlamps & batteries
• Reflective triangles or roadside lights
• Weather radio or emergency alerts
• Extra drinking water
• Roadside-assistance information
• Essential medications
• Pet medications & first aid
pack & organize
• Dish soap, paper towels & trash bags
• Cooking tools & food storage
• Coffee, food & water bottles
• Clean bedding & towels
• Camp chairs & outdoor rug
• Grill/griddle tools & fuel
• Pet food, bowls, leashes & waste bags
• Charging cables, hotspot & backup power
• Declutter & secure loose gear
plan ahead
• Weather & road conditions
• Wildfire, smoke alerts
• Reservation & check-in details
• Campground rules & quiet hours
• Offline maps downloaded
• RV height, width & length
• Hookups & amperage confirmed
• Fuel, propane, groceries & dump stops
• Arrive and set up before dark
one final walk around
Before pulling away, make one slow trip through the RV and one complete circle around the outside. Those final few minutes can prevent hours of trouble.
secure the outside
• Awning fully secured
• Steps, antennas & vents retracted
• Hoses & power cords stored
• Stabilizers, blocks & chocks stored
• Hitch, chains & breakaway cable secure
secure the inside
• Slide-outs fully retracted
• Windows & doors closed and locked
• Cabinets, drawers & refrigerator latched
• Loose items safely secured
• Appliances & propane set for travel
before pulling away
• Lights, signals & brakes tested
• Mirrors & cameras positioned
• Tires and surrounding area clear
• Nobody or nothing behind, beneath or on top
• Campsite clean—then circle the RV once more