The two most often repairs on RV's are the steps and the TV antenna, due to forgetting them when leaving a campground site. It is wise to refer to a departure checklist. Here's one for trailers.
Outside Tasks
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| Check tire pressure of truck & trailer |
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| Check oil and fluid levels in truck |
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| Roll up awning |
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| Fold up & stow the patio rug |
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| Stow chairs, grill, etc. |
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| Dump black holding tank |
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| Rinse black holding tank (if necessary) |
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| Dump gray holding tank |
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| Disconnect, rinse & stow sewer hose & coupler |
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| Unplug trailer & stow power cord, adapters & surge protector |
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| Unplug telephone & stow cord |
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| Disconnect fresh water hose |
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| Fill fresh water tank (if necessary) |
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| Drain & stow fresh water hose |
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| Drain & stow water filters |
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| Disconnect, drain & stow utility water hose |
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| Turn off propane |
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| Stow kingpin stabilizer |
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| Stow leveling/stabilizing gear |
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| Remove & stow wheel chocks |
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| Adjust landing gear to proper hitching height |
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| Check if hitch receiver is open |
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| Drop tailgate |
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| Hitch up |
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| Check if hitch receiver is closed |
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| Pull truck slightly forward to check hitch |
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| Raise tailgate |
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| hook break-away switch cable |
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| Plug in umbilical cord |
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| Check trailer lights and brakes |
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| Raise landing gear |
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| Walk around site to check for forgotten items |
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| Pick up and stow the door mat |
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| Lock outside compartments |
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| Stow entry steps and lock trailer |
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| Walk around site one last time |
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Inside tasks
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| Lower TV antenna |
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| Stow appliances |
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| Stow pictures and nick knacks |
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| Close roof vents |
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| Close all windows |
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| Secure cabinets, drawers, fridge |
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| Furnace turned off |
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| Water heater turned off |
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| Water pump turned off |
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There are many checklists to be found on the Internet. Do a search for your particular type of RV. You may find one you like far better and is more suited to your individual RV.
Happy RVing!
Joella