Lists
This page is devoted to everyone that has forgotten an important item or issue that might have put a roadblock in the way of your fun and exciting camping trip or RV adventure.
We have provided basic set up and tear down lists, a budget list and soon to come inventory lists and other assorted lists for your own personal use. Take from them what you will and develop your own. We strongly recommend that you develop your own lists for the processes and items you find most important and necessary to your lifestyle.
Set Up Checklist
Scout campsite
Check fire restrictions for your campsite
Make sure you have cell phone reception
Make sure you can reach water, electrical and sewer connections
Make sure your slides have enough room clearance and deploy slides
Make sure awnings have enough clearance
Level the RV left to right
Level the RV front to back
Chock the tires
Deploy stabilizers
Connect water and electrical
Connect sewer hoses (don't leave them open until you have to dump.)
Turn on propane (Don't fill propane more than 80%. It allows for expansion.)
Set the air conditioner or heater to a comfortable level
Check propane to stove (We only light the propane to the stove as needed.)
Check propane to refrigerator (We use electricity when we have full hook ups.)
Turn on water heater (We only turn on as needed.)
Turn on water pump (We only turn ours on when we have to use the water.)
Add black, gray and fresh water tank conditioner
Deploy solar battery charger, solar chargers, solar lights, solar emergency radio, Jackery and Halo
Deploy antenna
Spray everything that touches the ground with bug spray (Keeps the bugs out of your rig.)
Set up the inside of the RV
Set up the outside of the RV
Tear Down Checklist
Secure everything inside the RV
Open the black water tank valve
Open the gray water tank valve after the black water tank is empty (This will flush most residual material from the hoses and connections.)
Rinse the black and gray water tank and disconnect hoses
Add fresh water to the black and gray water tank (about 2 gallons)
Stow all hoses and connectors
Check for possible slide obstacles inside the rig
Retract slides and awning
Close stove vent, if necessary
Turn off water pump
Turn off propane (Unless you are using it to keep the refrigerator cold.)
Turn off the air conditioner or heater
Latch all doors and windows
Disconnect water and electrical
Retract stabilizers and levelers
Retract antenna
Connect the tow vehicle
Remove chocks
Check tire pressure
Complete walk around to gather any remaining items
Repeat Step 20
Budget
Credit Cards
Medications
RV Payment
RV Insurance
Roadside Assistance Policies
RV Campgrounds
RV Discount Plans
RV Maintenance
Gas
Propane
Water
Internet
Cell Phone
TV
Groceries
Laundry
Park Passes
Fishing Licenses
Tickets: Museum, Movies, etc.
Savings for upgrades and repairs on equipment