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RV Travel-Day Checklist

A short departure-and-arrival reminder. Adapt it to your RV, hitch, manuals, weather, and local rules. This is not a substitute for manufacturer safety instructions.

1. 1. Secure cabinets, drawers, loose equipment, and moving items inside.
2. 2. Latch windows, vents, doors, and exterior compartments.
3. 3. Retract awning, steps, stabilizers, and any slide-outs per the rig manual.
4. 4. Disconnect and stow shore power, water, sewer, and hoses safely.
5. 5. Check tires, visible wheel hardware, and tire pressures as applicable.
6. 6. Verify hitch connection, safety systems, breakaway cable, and lights.
7. 7. Do a complete exterior walkaround, including roofline and clearance.
8. 8. Confirm route, height restrictions, weather, fuel, and the next stop.
9. 9. Account for each family member, pets, essential medication, and documents.
10. 10. At arrival, check the site for level ground, clearance, and hazards.
11. 11. Park and secure the rig before deploying equipment or opening slides.
12. 12. Reconnect utilities, inspect for leaks, and update the trip/maintenance log.