SECTION 11
CAMPING & OPERATING
to prevent costly repairs. It is very important to
keep the awning clean. If weather conditions
are windy or stormy, close the awning into the
travel mode position. Shut the awning in the
travel position if you will be away from the RV
for an extended period of time.
DEPARTING CAMP CHECKLIST
When the time arrives to return home, it is
again critical that you complete the necessary
procedures to ensure a safe trip. As you
develop a routine, it is possible that a
checklist will be helpful. This is a general list,
which you may want to customize as you
determine your own needs.
Safety
_ Make sure you follow all safety precautions
noted in this owner’s manual and in any
OEM operator’s manual when preparing to
travel home.
Interior
_ Close roof vents
_ Close windows & latch blinds
_ Counter items put away or tied down
_ Furnace turned off
_ Latch drawers, cabinets & doors
_ Lights turned off
_ Lower the TV antenna (if applicable)
_ Move slideout in and lock it in place (if
applicable)
_ Position the booth dinette in the bed
position for travel (if applicable)
_ Fasten and secure the furniture for travel (if
so equipped)
_ Refrigerator door locked
_ Set refrigerator to 12-volt (if applicable)
_ Water heater turned off
_ Water pump turned off
Exterior
_ Empty black holding tank, rinse as needed
_ Empty gray holding tank
_ Pack equipment into compartments and
secure it
_ Lock all exterior compartments
_ Propane turned off
_ Retract awning and secure in place (if
applicable)
_ Retract step
_ Retract leveling jacks
_ Visually look under RV for items missed
_ Water hose & electric cord unhooked and
stored
_ Check belts
_ Check fluids
_ oil
_ coolant
_ transmission fluid
_ washer fluid
_ power steering fluid
_ brake fluid
_ battery terminal
_ Check lights
_ headlights
_ brake lights
_ clearance lights
_ turn signals
_ Check tire pressure (include inner wheel
and spare, if applicable)
_ Check tire wear (uneven wear pattern)
_ Check wheel lugs
_ Test brakes for proper operation
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