Tow Vehicle/Trailer
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Check belts
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Check fluids
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oil
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coolant
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transmission fluid
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washer fluid
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power steering fluid
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brake fluid
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battery terminal
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Check lights
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headlights
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brake lights
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clearance lights
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turn signals
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Breakaway switch and lanyard connected
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Check tire pressure (include spare, if
applicable)
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Check tire wear (uneven wear pattern)
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Check wheel lugs
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Coupler locking pin connected (if applicable)
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Dolly wheel removed (if applicable)
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Proper tongue weight maintained (10-15%
of gross weight - trailer and contents)
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Retract stabilizer jacks
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Safety pin or locking lever must be seated (if
applicable)
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Test brakes for proper operation
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Tongue jack fully up (if applicable)
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Trailer electric cable secure
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Trailer is level.
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Trailer safety chains connected (if
applicable)
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SECTION 8
CAMPING & OPERATING