RV Pre-Departure Checklist
Interior
- All seven drawer latches are depressed.
- Refrigerator latches (2) are engaged.
- Refrigerator is set for battery (optional).
- Green switch for fridge is on (optional).
- Loose items are stowed and secured.
- Roof vents (2) are retracted and locked.
- Windows (3) are fully shut and latched.
- Bathroom door is shut.
- Alde is turned off.
Exterior Walkaround
- All four stabilizer jacks are retracted.
- Propane is turned off.
- Step up is stowed.
- Door is locked.
Connections
- Shore power disconnected and stowed.
- Grey/Black water discharge cover in place.
- City water disconnected and stowed.
- Water manifold is set for “Dry Camping.”
Covers
- Red Bin #1 is latched and locked.
- Red Bin #2 is latched and locked.
- Center Bin is latched.
- Heat pump cover is removed.
- Side storage cover is latched.
- Water manifold cover is latched.
Hooking up
- Hitch is latched with clip in place.
- 7-pin connector is locked in place.
- Chains are crossed and locked in place.
- Breakaway cable is connected.
- Trailer tire boot lock is removed.
- Wheel chocks (2) are removed.
- Tongue jack is fully retracted.
- Antisway bar is installed and pinned.
- Towing mirrors are mounted and adjusted.
- Lights are tested.
- Remote Tire Pressure Sensor is on.
- FINAL WALK AROUND
T@B 400 Arrival Procedure
- 1. Remove the antisway bar before backing.
- 2. Check level left to right. Correct as needed with leveler system.
- 3. Set the tow vehicle parking brake.
- 4. Chock both trailer wheels, ahead and behind wheels.
- 5. Partially lower tongue jack. Mount the front wheel to the jack. Install the wheel pin.
- 6. Lower the tongue jack until the wheel engages with the ground.
- 7. Chock the tongue jack wheel with the chain line.
- 8. Remove hitch latch clip pin. Pull the coupler back to release the ball hitch when lifting.
- 9. Extend the tongue jack and lift the tongue off the ball.
- 10. Remove the safety chains, breakaway lanyard, and 7-pin connector.
- 11. Verify clear, then move the tow vehicle forward to clear the tongue.
- 12. Raise/lower the tongue jack to level the trailer front to back.
- 13. Set the jack pads and extend all four stabilizer jacks.
- 14. Connect to shore power using EMS surge protector.
- 16. Connect to city water. Spiggot => pressure reducer => Y-connector => filter => hose.
- 15. Open the propane valve.
- 16. Install hitch lock and trailer tire boot lock.