SECTION 3
PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
Pre-travel Checklist
In order to enjoy your travel, having all the
right tools and supplies will help. A checklist
may be beneficial to avoid forgetting
something essential. This list is meant to be a
starting point, while realizing that personal
preference will also play a large role in your
packing. There are items here that may not
apply for you and items that could trigger
other ideas. As you expand your camping
experience, you may wish to develop your
own list of needs.
Before leaving home
_ All list items packed in tow vehicle/RV
_ Arrange for pet care, mail and/or
newspaper pickup
_ Disposable rubber gloves
_ Lock refrigerator door (if so equipped)
_ Leave itinerary with a neighbor, family
member or friend
_ Map/road atlas/campground directory
_ Membership cards
_ Owner Manual and Warranty Packet
_ Proof of insurance
_ Road flares
_ Roadside assistance membership card
and/or policy
_ RV keys
_ Secure loose items
_ Security watch for house
(neighbor/family/friend)
_ Vehicle registration
_ Weigh fully loaded trailer (people, cargo
and liquids included) and maintain proper
weight distribution (redistribute as
necessary)
Bedding
_ Blankets
_ Comforters
_ Pillows
_ Sheets
_ Sleeping bags
Kitchen
_ Aluminum foil, plastic wrap, etc.
_ Charcoal and lighter fluid
_ Cooking utensils
_ Dish soap
_ Dish towels and rags
_ Food supplies
_ Paper plates, towels, napkins, coffee
filters, etc.
_ Pots & pans
_ Trash bags and/or paper sacks
Personal Supplies
_ Clothing
_ Laundry detergent
_ Toiletries
_ Towels - beach and bath
Recreation
_ Campfire supplies
_ fire grate for cooking
_ firewood, newspapers and/or kindling
_ matches in waterproof container and/or
utility lighter
_ skewers, pie irons, etc.
_ Games - cards, board, dice
_ Lawn chairs
_ Outdoor activity equipment (fishing poles,
tennis rackets, etc.)
Supplies
_ Bug spray
_ First aid kit
_ Flashlight(s)
_ Sun screen
_ Toilet paper
RV
_ All cargo is secured in the cargo bay
_ Check lights
_ brake lights
_ clearance lights
_ turn signals
_ Check tire pressure (including spare tire)
_ Check tire wear (uneven wear pattern)
_ Check wheel lug torque
_ Proper pin box weight maintained (25% of
gross weight – fifth wheel and contents)
_ Safety pin or locking lever on the pin box
hitch assembly must be seated.
_ Secure shore line power cord
_ Surge protector
_ Cable or satellite wire (if applicable)
_ Test brakes for proper operation
_ Tools
_ AC voltage tester
_ axe
_ duct tape
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