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02-16-2004, 07:43 PM
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Hitting the road check list
Work on the Bubble is progressing to the point that I can actually start thinking about hitting the road.
This is my first RV of any type and wonder if there is a check list of do's for leaving. I also realize that it's going to be specialized for each trailer but is there a sort of generic check list?"
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02-16-2004, 07:56 PM
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Cartoon Character
2004 34' Classic
On The Road
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smallfry ... try these ...
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02-16-2004, 08:10 PM
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1968 17' Caravel
2005 30' Safari
Somewhere
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One thing I've discovered is that checklists are highly personal. I read all the suggestions (and the Owners Manual), then wrote up my own version and had it laminated.
One side says "ARRIVAL" and the other side says "DEPARTURE". We just leave it on the countertop and refer to it as needed.
The checklists don't cover absolutely everything that we need to do, just the things that are easy to forget and/or very important. This keeps us from the dumb mistakes, like driving off over the chocks, or with a window open, or the water pump on.
Think about the things like that and put them on your personal checklist. You'll find that after a few trips you come up with more items, so plan on revising the checklist periodically.
-- RL
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02-16-2004, 09:33 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1983 31' Excella
Waterloo
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And if you laminate that Arrival and Departure checklist, you can actually mark them off when done, using a grease pencil, or dry marker board pen. Using a dry cloth for the grease pencil, or a slightly damp one for the other, the checks can be erased, giving you a 'clean' sheet for the next time!
Elizabeth in Iowa
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02-17-2004, 11:27 AM
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2 Rivet Member
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checklist
Yes, I am one of those folks with a flat forehead - from smacking - "why didn't I think of that?" I completely forgot about searching the archives.
Thanks again for the good advice - I'm "on it" as the kids say.
Jo Ann
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02-17-2004, 12:53 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
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Aww, Jo Ann -- be cool and continue looking forward to your adventure.
I've got my own system for saving posts of interest to me as I browse. No, I'm not going to do searches for every question that is raised on these boards! I don't know what key words would have taken you to the most useful threads.
Mebbe we could be like Google and popularize our threads by kickbacks to Organic Hosting.... Andy is truly sacrificing for our shiny-shelled good. I only recall one solicitation for a major upgrade to these forums in the last year. Thank you Andy -- we are subscribers and please ask for our support as you see fit!!
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12-12-2016, 12:42 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' Flying Cloud
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Blenheim Ontario
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Join Date: May 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rluhr
One thing I've discovered is that checklists are highly personal. I read all the suggestions (and the Owners Manual), then wrote up my own version and had it laminated.
One side says "ARRIVAL" and the other side says "DEPARTURE". We just leave it on the countertop and refer to it as needed.
The checklists don't cover absolutely everything that we need to do, just the things that are easy to forget and/or very important. This keeps us from the dumb mistakes, like driving off over the chocks, or with a window open, or the water pump on.
Think about the things like that and put them on your personal checklist. You'll find that after a few trips you come up with more items, so plan on revising the checklist periodically.
-- RL
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Me too! Every aviator and those in the business know about 'checklists'.
They ARE essential to a smooth journey.
Trailer Trash impatiently waiting for Spring. ....and remember....
It's Christmas time: "Never eat more than you can carry!" Miss Piggy
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12-12-2016, 12:52 PM
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1987 Avion 34W owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Good Ol'
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Join Date: Mar 2014
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Here's a checklist I like to use. Add or subtract as needed.
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1995 Ford F250 7.3L PowerStroke
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