Motorhome Checklist
Chassis
Fluid systems are in operating
range:
Engine oil
Power steering
Engine coolant
Windshield washer
Transmission
Brake fluid
Power steering
Engine starting batteries for
clean connections and charge
Operation of all lights and
flashers
Check horn (air and electric)
Prior to operation, run up
engine and system to full air
Operation of brakes, foot and
parking
Wheel nuts to proper torque
Tire pressure to axle load
Inspect all tires including
close inspection for tire rot (checking)
Generator
Make sure gen bay is clean; no
leaks
Service filters and oil level
Check to see gen bags fill
properly
Record last maintenance on
filters
Refrigerator
Operate unit in advance of use
Do not pack unit too tightly to
restrict cool air flow
If not used for some time,
thoroughly clean before use
Ice maker
Insure proper water flow
Flush water system
If not used, thoroughly clean
before use
Air Conditioning
Check and clean all filters if
necessary
Insure that condensing units
are clean, free of debris
Check voltage draw on each unit
Inside the coach
Operate water pump switches
Check all windows and vents
Secure any loose loads inside
cabinets
All cabinets and drawers closed
and secure
No heavy items in upper
cabinets
Only secured items are on
counters
Check fire extinguishers for
charge and accessibility
Necessary 'bring alongs'
Adequate supply of prescription
drugs witih
copies of prescriptions
Any prescriptions sun glasses
with copies of
presciption
Cameras, VCR (charged) and/film
Stationery and stamps
Address book and telephone
lists
Reading materials
Maps
Special pet supplies and food
Toilet paper and chemicals
Down below:
Spare chassis parts:
Engine and drive belts
Accessory belts
Fuel filters
Oil
Highway flares
Light bulbs
Fuses
12-volt trouble light
Extension cord
Accurate trucker's air gauge
Spare generator parts
Emergency cone or equivalent
Some considerations:
Make sure coach insurance is
current and you have
both insurance and registration
cards with you
Use traveler's checks and
credit cards: Stash the cash
Confirm essential reservations
in advance
Make clothing checklist
Secure home and valuable before
departure
Arrange for telephone, mail and
newspaper suspension or diversion
Notify neighbors and/family of
departure and return dates
Unique Cold Weather
Operations
If you have LP gas:
Furnaces, ranges and
refrigerators have sealed combustion areas:
in cold weather make double
sure that circulation is open
When using stove top, crack a
window open for fresh air
Check operation of heating
system, hot water circulation
Double check tightness of
engine coolant joints
Outside the Coach
Check shore power line for
proper condition
Check water line and sewer
hoses for condition
Lug nut covers in place and
tight
Nothing on roof that doesn't
belong
Antenna down
Check caulking on vents, etc
for condition
Operation of wipers and mirrors
All bays close and lock
Engine compartment clean and
free of non-related materials
Towing a Dinghy
Is tow bar the right capacity?
Hooked up properly?
Safety chains properly secured
under hitch
Transmission in proper gear
Driveshaft disengaged (If
necessary)
Dinghy parking brake off
Dinghy ignition in on position
Keep spare set of dinghy keys
in coach
Just before driving
away...
Disconnect and stow shore
power, water sewer and cable/telephone
(Remember there are only 2
owners, those who have towed the shore line
and those who will be towing it
down the road).
TV antenna/dish in retracted
position
If equipped, LP tank off or
secured
All bays are packed well and
secured
Awnings properly secured
All mirrors properly aimed
Pull out
only after all the air is up: Wait to
hear the dryer pop before you push D.
Have a great and safe trip!
