Fraserway RV - Lacombe Parts - 27211 AB-12

Outside Your Rig

• Ensure all items in exterior compartments are secure
• Lock all exterior doors
• If you are traveling with a bike rack, ensure your rack and bicycles are securely attached
• Disconnect power cord, water hoses, and other cables and store them securely
• Drain and store sewer hose
• Drain holding tanks as required (a good rule of thumb is to leave enough fresh water you'll need between destinations)
• Ensure sewer drain valves are closed
• Roll-in and secure awning
• Pack up all outside items (mats, chairs, grill, etc.) and ensure they are securely stored
• Close front and/or rear window shutters
• Turn off gas water heater
• Put jacks up or store portable jacks
• Remove and store wheel chocks and levellers
• Check air pressure in all tires and adjust as required
• Check the lug nuts on all wheels to ensure they are in good condition and secure
• Check all engine fluid levels
• Check all your lights (brake, signal, etc.)

When hitching up check the following:

• Hitch/towing system  
• Breakaway cable 
• Sway bars 
• Spring bars
• Check your electric brakes
• Check campsite to ensure it's clean and no items are left behind
• Pull up and secure steps

Inside Your Rig

• Secure all loose items (toaster, dishes, coffee pot, etc.)
• Place travel bars inside refrigerator and lock door
• Turn off water pump
• Turn off water heater
• Secure all doors, drawers, and cabinet doors
• Lower roof antenna/satellite system
• Lower roof vents
• Switch refrigerator to gas operation, or turn off your appliances and the gas supply at the tank or bottles
• Turn off air conditioner and furnace
• Put in and secure the slide-outs
• Close windows
• Secure blinds and drapes
• Shut off all gas pilot lights

Perform a final walk-around outside of your rig to ensure you haven't missed anything.

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