Whenever we travel somewhere, we have a checklist to go over prior to departure and upon arrival. This insure we are not driving down the highway and have something go wrong on the way and everything is secured.

Departure Checklist

Before Leaving Clean Grill Clean grill to allow it to be moved and stored without creating a mess. Empty Black tanks Self explanatory. Inside Trailer Monitor Secure our extra monitor. Loose items Put away items so that they will not move when the trailer is in motion.

This includes: Toilet paper, hand soap, jar or utensils, toaster on the counter, weather display, and any loose items you see on the counters. Weather Sensor Grab weather sensor on top of wheel (Allows us to get outside temp) Cell Booster If in use, bring inside. Water Pump Make sure the water pump is off. Water Heater Make sure the water heater is off. Interior Windows Make sure all interior windows are closed. Refrigerator Make sure the fridge is latched, and it is off. Bikes Put bikes in vehicle. Lock door Once done inside, go ahead and exit and lock the door. Outside Trailer Wheel Covers Remove and store. Awning Securely connect the awning hooks. LP Gas Make sure the LP gas tanks are off. Electricity Disconnect electrical cable and store. Water Disconnect the hose and water filter and store. Sewer If in use, disconnect hose and place in trash bag and store. Windows Visually inspect all the outside windows and make sure they’re closed. Top of Trailer Make sure nothing is on top of the trailer (like booster antenna). Stove Vent Make sure the stove vent is closed and latched. Stabilizers Bring up stabilizers. Towing Trailer Hitch Mount hitch on Expedition. Close Latch Slide latch forward. Secure with pin. Sway Bars Install sway bars. Secure with pins. Chains Mount chains to hitch. Trailer Brake Connect trailer brake Emergency Brake Disconnect, loop through hitch and reconnect. Tow Mount Blocks Grab tow mount blocks and store. Chock Blocks Pull trailer chock blocks and store. Leveling Blocks If used, removed and store. Inspect Under Trailer Inspect under trailer and make sure everything is clear. Lights Check Check brake light and turn signals/four ways

AWAY WE GO!

By the time all this is done, we have a strong coffee mug in hand and ready to get some miles in!

Below is what we do when we arrive at our campsite: the arrival checklist.

Arrival Checklist

Trailer Position trailer Position trailer on designated site Leveling Blocks If needed Chock Blocks Place chock blocks. Towing Emergency Brake Disconnect. Trailer Brake Disconnect trailer brake Chains Disconnect chains and store on tow mount Sway Bars Remove sway bars. Open Latch Lift both sides and slide latch back Tow Mount Blocks Place two mount blocks under tow mount. Lower Tow Mount Lower to insure overall trailer is level