Checklist

[DQDick]

I'm finally getting around to putting a real checklist together for whenever we hook up to go and when we arrive in the CG. The Montana maintenance checklist is a good start, but I want to develop something comprehensive so I don't leave the regulator on the water faucet or put the slides out before I put the Xchocks on. Some of you long timers probably have some great ones and I always prefer to copy the wheel rather than invent it. If someone has one they like that could be modified to the individuals I'd sure appreciate you sharing!

Thanks,

[alandaudrey]

Dick and Joyce, I don't have a checklist other than the one in my head. DW checks behind me and I behind her.

I guess the most important thing I have found is to do your setup or breakdown the same way every time. If your neighbor comes out and wants to talk, start your checklist over again. Any interruption can cause you to forget something.

All of that said, I always do a complete walk around after everything is done. I check all of the basement compartments being locked, look at tires once more, check hook-up and steps.

One thing we do is when we cannot receive satellite and use the antenna and booster, we hang a doodad on the antenna crank to remember to lower it in the morning.

Happy trails,

[Longwell]

I sent you an email.
Larry

[Recumbent]

I sent you my check list by PM. Hope it helps, I have made the same mistakes twice while unhooking, so I need a list. The biggest thing for me is to not get in a hurry and not talk with others while hooking or unhooking. The list allows me to politely listen or observe other situations that are momentarily distracting me from my task. I have a good memory, its just short.

[DQDick]

Thanks to both of you!!! I'll use parts or all of both I'm sure. I also can be distracted particularly if someone walks up and asks a question about something odd we have or are doing. With a list I know where I was and won't skip things I'll regret later.

Thanks again!

[HamRad]

Dick,
I'm pretty sure that there are a number of lists located on the "HOME" page. Just take a look and see. I know there are extensive listings of all kinds of things. Good luck, Dennis.

[DQDick]

The home page has a great maintenance check list, but that leaves out things like putting the antenna down etc.

[luvmywestie]

Larry and Recumbent, Would you send the list to me as well? This is a great idea!! I printed one I found on RV.net, but it is a list of things to remember to take with you rather than a to do list. Thanks!!!

[hookman]

Maybe you could post the list here as I am sure a lot of members could use it.

[Montana_10714]

I agree -sharing the list may just help many others....

THANKS

[Recumbent]

My mistakes always cost money, this list is my attemp to not spending money that could otherwise be used for fun.

UnHook:
1. Level side-to-side
2. Put on Roto Choks/chocks
3. Extend landing gear to ground/lifting Monty weight from truck
4. Put tailgate down
5. Unhook electric cord from truck
6. Unlock & open 5th wheel hitch and remove brake cable
7. Pull truck forward after verifying landing gear is down
8. Close and lock 5th wheel hitch
9. Close tailgate
10. Hook up shore power
11. Level Monty front-to-back
12. Extend rear stabilizers
13. Open slides
14. Hook up water hose
15. Hook up sewer line/disinfect & wash hands
16. Put out sat. dish/raise tv antenna

Hookup:
1. Put 5 gal. water in fresh tank for travel use
2. Empty/Flush black, galley & gray tanks
3. Put away sewer line/disinfect & wash hands
4. Unhook water hose and stow
5. Unhook and stow sat. dish/lower tv antenna
6. Put tailgate down
7. Retract rear stabilizers
8. Extend landing gear to proper height for hitch
9. Unlock & open 5th wheel hitch
10. Back under king pin
11. Close & lock 5th wheel hitch/ attach brake cable
12. Unplug shore power/stow cord
13. Plug in electric cord in truck bed
14. Close tailgate
15. Retract landing gear about 3” then brake Monty and test pull
16. Retract landing gear to black lines
17. Remove & stow Roto Choks/chocks
18. Check lug blots & tire pressure
19. Walk around/visually check before take off

[exav8tr]

The first thing I do, even before backing in, is check the power pedestal with my EMS 50 PTC. Nothing worse than backing in, leveling, put chocks in, pull slides out, then find out the power pedestal is not functioning correctly. Might save you some consternation once in a while.

[CORattler]

Excellent tip!
I guess I've just been lucky so far. I'm going to start checking.

quote:Originally posted by exav8tr

The first thing I do, even before backing in, is check the power pedestal with my EMS 50 PTC. Nothing worse than backing in, leveling, put chocks in, pull slides out, then find out the power pedestal is not functioning correctly. Might save you some consternation once in a while.

[CORattler]

Good checklist Recumbent!

[DQDick]

That's the best addition yet. Give the neighbors a show to watch getting into a tough spot and then find out it was just for their enjoyment. Just added check the electricity to the top of my pulling in checklist.

[retired523]

We recently learned the hard way how important it is to do a visual check before taking off. My husband made a mental note to retract the satellite dish mounted on the top of our RV, but then forgot to do it. You can imagine what the dish looked like after we drove under a low overpass! Needless to say, we now do a visual check every time!

[CORattler]

DW and I each do a walk around separately. We try to catch the other person missing something. This visual inspection has saved us more than once.

quote:Originally posted by retired523

We recently learned the hard way how important it is to do a visual check before taking off. My husband made a mental note to retract the satellite dish mounted on the top of our RV, but then forgot to do it. You can imagine what the dish looked like after we drove under a low overpass! Needless to say, we now do a visual check every time!