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Old 11-26-2006, 05:40 PM   #1
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Cool Checklist

Hello Everyone........I'm a new Member and also a new owner of a 19' Safari. I would enjoy hearing from someone about checklists before hooking up and when parking the camper....also Ihave it parked in a storage lot and it's already dirty.........should I wax the rig or just wash it??
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Old 11-27-2006, 11:53 AM   #2
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Welcome to the Forums!

As far as checklists go, here's a couple to get you started: Checklists

Most everybody kinda develops their own after going through the process of hitching up & moving down the road a couple of times. You may find some other lists by performing a search using "checklist" as your keyword.

With a new 2007 trailer, a good wash and wax would probably be in order, especially if it's never been waxed - gotta protect that clearcoat. I'm not as familiar with the "care & feeding" of the new ones...but many here online are. Hopefully someone will chime in. I believe Airstream recommends the Walbernize line of products. Personally, I would stick with their recommendations. Again, if you search using "Walbernize" as your keyword, it'll give you some rading material to catch up on until someone else posts a direct reply.

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Old 11-27-2006, 12:17 PM   #3
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Search probably for "checklist" and you should find many.

Here is what I use when departing:
Check List – Pulling Out
  • Vents closed
  • Outside thermometer retrieved and stowed
  • Hot water heater, water pump off
  • Cupboards latched, loose stuff secured, table secured
  • Door double-locked
  • Awning secured
  • Stabilizers up
  • Chocks, blocks stowed
  • Dump hose, electric cable, TV, water hose stowed
  • Storage lockers closed
  • Forward windshield secured
  • Steps stowed
  • Sway bar & torsion bars attached
  • Chains, breakaway secure
  • Receiver locked to truck, coupler locked to hitch
  • 7-pin cable locked
  • Truck mirrors extended
  • Trailer lights (running, brake, turn) OK
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Old 11-27-2006, 02:10 PM   #4
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Search probably for "checklist" and you should find many.

Here is what I use when departing:
Check List – Pulling Out
  • Vents closed
  • Outside thermometer retrieved and stowed
  • Hot water heater, water pump off
  • Cupboards latched, loose stuff secured, table secured
  • Door double-locked
  • Awning secured
  • Stabilizers up
  • Chocks, blocks stowed
  • Dump hose, electric cable, TV, water hose stowed
  • Storage lockers closed
  • Forward windshield secured
  • Steps stowed
  • Sway bar & torsion bars attached
  • Chains, breakaway secure
  • Receiver locked to truck, coupler locked to hitch
  • 7-pin cable locked
  • Truck mirrors extended
  • Trailer lights (running, brake, turn) OK
Good list, but I'd add, "wind down TV Antenna", "put extra ice in fridge/freezer to keep food cold", "fully raise the hitch pin"

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Old 12-17-2007, 09:52 AM   #5
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Thumbs up Thanks to everybody!!

I have found these checklists to be a great help for me. I am just starting out and was about to draft my own list. See you around the campfire!

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Old 12-17-2007, 10:16 AM   #6
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You need two lists...
1. Items to pack before the trip
2. A Wal-Mart list for items you forgot.
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Old 12-17-2007, 01:08 PM   #7
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Here is the list I keep in my Suburban... Rick
Hitching Up and Pulling Out
Outside
  • Water & electric disconnected & stowed
  • Rear trailer jacks up
  • Front trailer jacks up
  • Awning closed – knobs tight
  • Stone shield down
  • Confirm TV antenna down
  • Confirm vents closed
  • Propane off (if not using refrigerator)
  • Hitch up being sure to check the following:
  • Insert ball
  • Insert hitch pin, clevis pin
  • Insert sway bars
  • Hitch up
  • Hitch locked – confirm tight
  • Connect sway bars – 4 loose links on sway bars
  • Sway bar lock pins
  • Connect break-away cable,
  • Connect electrical umbilical cord
  • Jack foot off & stowed
  • Remove wheel blocks
  • Pull forward slightly, remove level blocks and stow
  • Storage doors locked
  • Step up, door locked
  • Check the lights (stop lights, turn signals and running lights)
  • Check electric brakes







Inside
  • Heat or A/C off
  • Hot water tank off
  • Water pump off
  • Switch refrigerator to gas (or off)
  • TV antenna down
  • Vents closed, turn switch to 0 for off
  • Bathroom vent closed
  • Top cabinets closed tight
  • All door knobs in locked position (in)
  • Rear drawer in locked position
  • Windows closed
  • Kitchen counter items stowed
  • TV stowed
  • Lights off

Long Term Storage
  • Refrigerator/Freezer doors open
  • Battery switched to off position
  • Drains plugged
  • Curtains closed
  • Battery saver on
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Old 12-19-2007, 11:49 AM   #8
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Thumbs up Thanks RG!!

This is exactly what I was looking for! I really appreciate your help!!
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