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Travel Checklist
Following is a preliminary list of items that need to be checked before leaving your home
or campsite. This is a general list, which you may want to customize as you determine your
own needs.
Make sure you follow all safety precautions noted in this owner’s manual and in any
manufacturer’s operators manual when preparing to travel.
Inspect seals and reseal as needed.
Have the propane system checked for leaks by your dealer.
Check wheel lug nuts after rst two hundred miles and at specied intervals to listed
torque specications, re-torque as needed.
Have brakes adjusted by a qualied service technician.
Sanitize the fresh water system.
Test the safety alarms.
Make sure all tow vehicle uids are at proper levels. Check the engine oil, transmission
uid, engine coolant, power steering uid and wind shield washer uid.
Examine the tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Check for stones,
nails, glass or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall
(including spare) and correct according to manufacturer
specications.
Inspect and work all interior and exterior latches and locks (lube if necessary).
Make sure the batteries are fully charged and installed correctly.
Inspect the power cord and carefully clean the contacts if necessary. Plug in the power
cord to an appropriate power source.
Turn on the interior lights and check outlets for polarity. If needed, replace any blown
fuses. Check the circuit breakers and test the GFCI.
Check the propane cylinder gauge to make sure there is propane available. Make sure
the propane cylinder is in place and secure for transport.
If you have any questions, contact your
dealer or a qualied propane service representative for assistance. If the propane
system is functioning properly, test any pilot lights or direct spark ignition features.
If needed, replace any drained or discharged
batteries. If you have a defective or damaged safety detector, replace it immediately.
Inspect the leveling jacks (if so equipped) for operation. If needed, perform maintenance
as specied by the leveling jack manufacturer.
Test all exterior and interior lights. Replace any bulbs if they are burnt out.
Wash the exterior of the RV. Do a sealant inspection and repair as necessary.
De-winterize and the fresh water system.
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