TOOL
CHES
T
Include an assortment of wrenches and screw
-
drivers, pliers, hammer, shovel, tire pressure gauge
,
small level, electrical and masking tape (for changin
g
rear tires, you'll need a Phillips screwdriver and
a
9/16" wrench to remove the fender skirt)
.
ADDITIONAL
TOOL
S
You also may want to take a hatchet, saw, an
d
12-volt portable tire pump
.
EQUIPMEN
T
Fresh water hose (garden) and bucket
;
"Y
"
type water hose fitting
; 20-foot, 3-prong powe
r
cord
; 3-prong adapter with grounding wire
; fuses
;
wheel chocks, leveling ramp or blocks
.
SLEEPING GEA
R
Sleeping bags are ideal for cold climates, bu
t
sheets and blankets are better suited for war
m
weather
. Take along an extra blanket or two fo
r
sudden drops in temperatures, such as can be ex-
pected in mountain areas even during summer
.
Be sure to take pillows, pajamas and mattress pads
,
if normally used
.
ENTERTAINMEN
T
Take along games, toys, books, magazines, o
r
other items of entertainment to occupy passenger
s
while traveling or in case you encounter inclemen
t
weather
.
IMPORTANT
DOCUMENT
S
Carry your vehicle registration and insuranc
e
policy card(s)
. If you are borrowing a vehicle, yo
u
should have a notarized letter of authorization fro
m
the owner with you
.
TOURIST
INFORMATIO
N
Current road maps and tourist informatio
n
for states through which you intend to travel ar
e
available through state tourist agencies
. You als
o
may want to purchase a tourist guide book
.
If you will be visiting federally-operated nationa
l
parks, monuments and recreation facilities, you ma
y
wish to
look
into the Golden Age Passport and th
e
Golden Eagle Passport
. They can help families cu
t
spending at those areas where fees are involved
.
GOLDEN AGE PASSPORT — The Golde
n
Age Passport is free for persons 62 and over an
d
covers all admission fees and a 50 percent discoun
t
on use fees (except fees charged by private conces-
sionaires) and is good for lifetime
. It may be obtaine
d
only at park service offices and at parks wher
e
entrance fees are charged
. It cannot be obtaine
d
by mail or at post offices
. To obtain the Golden Ag
e
Passport you will need proof of age, such as a driver'
s
license, or be prepared to sign an affidavit swearin
g
that you are 62 or over
. Note
: Medicare cards are
not accepted since in some cases they are issue
d
to younger persons
.
GOLDEN EAGLE PASSPORT — The Golde
n
Eagle Passport costs $10 and is designed for person
s
who plan to visit several parks or federally-operate
d
facilities in a single year. It covers all admissio
n
charges but does not cover use fees and is good onl
y
during the calendar year in which it is issued
.
I
t
may be purchased in person or by mail at the Na-
tional Park Service headquarters, Department of th
e
Interior, Washington, D
.C
. 20240
; at regional office
s
and at facilities where entrance fees are charged
.
Both the Golden Age and Golden Eagle Passport
s
cover admission fees for the permit holder and an
y
persons accompanying him or her in a private vehicle
.
Where entry is not by vehicle, the passport cover
s
the permit holder and members of his or he
r
immediate family
.
HOME SECURIT
Y
Make arrangements for someone to check you
r
house periodically
. Stop mail and newspaper delivery
.
If you intend to be away for more than 2 weeks
,
request police surveillance
. Carry an extra set o
f
vehicle and house keys on a separate key ring
.
PRE-TRAVEL CHEC
K
GENERA
L
Whether departing from your home, rest area
,
or campsite, you should perform these pre-trave
l
checks
:
LIGHTS should be tested, including brake lights
,
warning flashers, clearance lights, taillights, tur
n
signals and headlights
. Clean all lens covers
.
REARVIEW MIRRORS should be adjusted s
o
the driver can see both sides of the unit
.
WINDSHIELD should be clean, wiper blade
s
inspected, and windshield washer reservoir filled
.
POWER CORD (120-Volt Shoreline) must b
e
unplugged from the external source, pushed int
o
its compartment and the cord hatch secured
.
WATER FILL hoses must be disconnected an
d
the caps secured
.
SEWAGE TERMINATION VALVES must b
e
closed and locked
. The sewer hose must be remove
d
from the termination valve outlet and stored
. Th
e
termination cap(s) must be securely fastened t
o
the termination outlet(s)
.
WINDOWS AND VENTS should be closed an
d
secured (the two rear windows should remain close
d
while driving to avoid drawing exhaust fumes int
o
the vehicle)
.
TV ANTENNA must be cranked down to it
s
travel position
.
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