RV Setup & Breakdown Checklist
- Kim Martinez
- May 5
- 2 min read
RV Setup & Breakdown Checklist
EVENING SETUP PROCEDURES:
1. Arrival & Positioning
- Check site for levelness and obstacles
- Position RV with utilities in mind
- Place leveling blocks if needed
- Chock wheels
- Lower stabilizing jacks
2. Utility Connections
- Connect electrical (surge protector first)
- Connect water (filter system)
- Connect sewer hose (if full hookup)
- Test all connections
3. Interior Setup
- Slide outs (check clearance first)
- Set up cat zones and litter areas
- Deploy window awnings if needed
- Set up Starlink system
- Check interior temperature control
4. Exterior Setup
- Deploy main awning (if weather permits)
- Set up outdoor mat/rugs
- Position outdoor furniture
- Check exterior lights
5. Final Safety Checks
- Test smoke/CO detectors
- Secure all doors/windows
- Check surveillance cameras
- Verify pet safety measures
MORNING DEPARTURE PROCEDURES:
1. Interior Prep
- Secure all loose items
- Close cabinets and drawers
- Secure cat zones
- Retract slide outs
- Close/lock windows
2. Systems Shutdown
- Empty gray/black tanks
- Disconnect and store sewer hose
- Turn off water heater
- Disconnect/store water hose
- Disconnect electrical
3. Exterior Prep
- Retract awning
- Store outdoor furniture
- Remove wheel chocks
- Raise stabilizing jacks
- Final walk-around check
4. Pre-Drive Checklist
- Check tire pressure
- Test all lights
- Secure tow vehicle
- Check mirrors
- Start engine & warm up
5. Safety Verification
- Test brake lights
- Check signals
- Verify cat security
- Lock all compartments
- Final site check
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