Pre-Tow Checklist
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Topic: Pre-Tow Checklist
Posted By: offgrid
Subject: Pre-Tow Checklist
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2020 at 7:17am
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There have been a couple of requests for this, so I thought I'd start on one. I'm certain I'm missing some good stuff so feel free to add/comment. I'll try to clean it up and organize it after a few days. Campsite: Gear - stowed Clean up - complete Slide top - clear of debris Slide area - clear Do the following in a "sterile" environment, eg, no side conversations, distractions, or interruptions. OK to split duties by section. Trailer interior: Table - stowed Cushions - stowed Counters - cleared Lights - off a/c thermostat - off Furnace thermostat - off water heater - off Water pump - off Bath faucets - off Shower - stowed Bathroom door - closed Pocket doors: Open and secured Sink faucet - off Sink - drained a/c water heater element - off Windows - closed Bath vent - closed TV - stowed Fridge - set to 12V Fridge contents - stabilized and sealed Fridge door - latched Cabinet doors - latched Slide - in Hitch connection Coupler - latched Jack - retracted and stowed Jack pad - stowed Safety chains - connected Breakaway brake cable - attached 7 way connector - latched Weight distribution hitch - lubricated and tensioned Sway control - lubricated and set Tools - stowed Trailer exterior Shore power cable - disconnected and stowed City water hose - disconnected and stowed Satellite/cable coax: Disconnected and stored Satellite antenna/dish/dome: Stowed Propane cylinder - valve closed Stabilizers - retracted Stabilizer pads - stowed Lights - off Door - closed and locked Step - retracted Railing - stowed Storage door - closed Water heater door - closed and latched Outside shower faucets - off Shower door - closed and locked Operational Tow vehicle fluid levels - checked Tire pressures - checked Headlights - checked Brake lights - checked Turn signals - checked Running lights - checked Pets - secure Engine start, roll forward Oil pressure - check Fuel level - check Brake controller - connected Trailer brakes - checked (rig stops with trailer brakes only) Legos - stowed Storage door - closed and locked Final walkaround - complete Family members - seated in TV Bladders - emptied  Seatbelts - secure Navigation - ready Dump station Gloves - on Hand sanitizer - ready Sewer drain area - rinsed Blackwater Gate valve - closed Cover - remove Hose inlet - connected Hose outlet - secured Gate valve - open Tank - drain Tank - backwash as needed Gate valve - closed Hose - disconnect Cover - secure Toilet - add chemical as required Toilet - precharge water Gray water Gate valve - closed Cover - remove Hose inlet - connected Hose outlet - secured Gate valve - open Tank - drain Tank - rinse as needed Gate valve - closed Hose - disconnect Cover - secure Hose - rinsed and stowed Sewer drain - rinsed Gloves - discard Hands - sanitized Sanitizer - stowed Water pump - off Faucets - off Step - retracted Railing - stowed Door - closed and locked Fresh water fill Fill source - potable Fill hose - clean Tank - full Fill cover - closed Fill hose - stowed Storage door - closed and locked What did I miss?  ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
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Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2020 at 9:53am
| Everyone should keep a copy of this handy, for when one of the kids says -" Hey , dad. Can we borrow the trailer this weekend? Some of the guys want to go fishing." |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2020 at 12:21pm
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Most impressive OG ! Wow, I guess after camping for the past 40 years; 34 years by tent or pop-ups and the last 10 with our 177 these are done 'automatically' in our heads. However as I age, I suppose a list similar to what you have posted will become a necessity someday. It will then get to the point of "now where did I place that list?" Maybe laminate it on a wall on either the inside or outside? Hmmm.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: poston
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2020 at 12:30pm
Laminate and strap it upside down on your thigh, like fighter pilots. Maybe both thighs so the font is large enough to read! ------------- -- Jim Virginia City, Nevada 2016 R-pod 180 2015 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X |
Posted By: Pod_Geek
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2020 at 12:45pm
Pocket doors: Open and secured Satellite/cable coax: Disconnected and stored Satellite antenna/dish/dome: Stowed Beer: Finished ------------- 2020.5 R-Pod 195 Hood River 2018 RAM 2500 6.4L |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2020 at 1:11pm
Thanks, good suggestions, I don't use any of those items except the beer.  I'll add them. Since this is like a pilot's pre-fight checklist I'll have to add the beer using the "8 hour bottle to throttle" rule. I also realized that I put the fridge on 12V but didn't mention turning off the propane. ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |