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RV Checklists

Supplies, maintenance, purchase, pre-trip and border-crossing checklists — be prepared for every adventure.

Use these checklists for a safe and organized trip. They help make sure you never hear “I thought you brought it” again.

📋 Quick Checklists

🚗 Before You Drive

Check tire pressure and condition · Confirm slide-outs are retracted · Disconnect shore power and water · Stow awnings · Secure interior items · Check hitch and coupling

⚡ Electrical & Utilities

Turn off the water heater · Close roof vents · Turn off propane at the tank · Check battery charge · Confirm generator fuel

🏕️ At the Campsite

Level the RV before extending slides · Connect shore power with a surge protector · Check water pressure before connecting · Chock the wheels · Extend stabilizer jacks

🔒 Leaving Camp

Do a walk-around · Retract slides, awnings and jacks · Confirm lights and brakes work · Check that vents and hatches are closed · Take everything off the picnic table

❄️ Cold-Weather Trip

Check furnace operation and propane level · Protect water lines and tanks · Pack warm bedding · Carry tire chains if required on your route · Check road conditions before each leg

🛂 Border Crossing

Passports for everyone · Registration and insurance · Pet records · Declare food and goods · Check propane cylinders · Review current CBSA and CBP rules

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