Pre-Trip Inspection List
TL;DR: Don't let pre-trip stress ruin your adventure! Prepare efficiently with our comprehensive pre-trip inspection list for your RV. Covering everything from interior tasks like securing loose items and checking appliances to exterior checks like tire pressure and hitch inspection, this guide ensures you hit the road worry-free.
'When you’re about to head out on a road trip, have you ever second-guessed yourself with your to-do list? Or perhaps you are prone to that creeping feeling that you’ve forgotten something. Often, new and experienced RVers alike can forget important details before hitting the road. Sometimes we’re just out of practice, or other times we just get too busy and forget something small. After all, no one is perfect. This is where a pre-trip inspection list can be immensely helpful. Having a simple checklist of anything and everything an RVer could need before hitting the road can trim down time spent preparing for your journey and alleviate additional stress. Are you ready to learn some of the best tips from seasoned RVers to prepare for your next trip to a Harvest Hosts location, campground, or boondocking site? Let’s get to work on our pre-trip inspection list!
Inside
We’ve put together a list of tasks that need to be completed inside before hitting the road. Be sure to visit the links to see additional lists Harvest Hosts has put together in the past so you can be fully prepared! Keep in mind that these task list items are in no specific order, and many can be completed in the order you prefer.
General
- Be sure your home-on-wheels is clean.
- Make sure you have all necessary keys, including your RV door keys, engine keys, keys to bay doors, keys to the fresh water fill port, etc.
- Print out your Harvest Hosts membership or have it available on your phone/computer.
- Secure any loose items on counters, nightstands, in the shower, etc.
- Bring in the slides.
- Bring up your jacks if they are automatic.
- Turn off all appliances, gas and electric, and check the pilot as well.