PRE-TRIP INSPECTIONS

INTERIOR: 

• water pump off
• water heater off 
• furnace off
• electronic secured 
• furniture secured 
• drawers and cabinets closed and secured
• refrigerator off, door latched 
• toilet seat down 
• windows and vents closed 
• all interior lights turned off

EXTERIOR: 

• Engine fluids 
• oil 
• brake fluid 
• engine coolant 
• transmission fluid 
• Engine compartment 
• leaks underneath 
• hoses, fittings, belts
• check for debris lodged in compartment 
• Windshield clean, check for cracks or chips
• windshield wipers
• mirrors adjusted and tight
• external lights working and clean - brake, turn signals, clearance markers, etc. 
• Tires
• proper pressure
• sidewall weather checking 
• tread
• valve stem/extensions
• towed vehicle
• proper hitch connection
• braking mechanism
• lights
• towed vehicles recommended procedure:
• emergency brake off 
• key in proper position
• shifter in neutral
• fuses 
• jacks retracted
• slide rooms retracted
• awnings retracted
• compartments latched/locked if preferred
• propane off 
• operations of step