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#RV CHECKLIST FOR DEPARTURE DRIVERS#
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With everything switched off, stowed, secured and hitched, you’re almost ready to go. Put aside 30 minutes to do it and take your time. Hitching up is an important procedure so don’t rush it, especially on your first few trips. Fit and adjust the extension mirrors if you haven’t already done so.

#RV CHECKLIST FOR DEPARTURE WINDOWS#

Once you’ve hitched up, walk around the rig to check all doors, hatches and windows are shut, aerials lowered, and lights are operating correctly.

Disconnect the motor movers if they are engaged.

Check the tow vehicle handbrake is still on before releasing the caravan brake.

Attach the breakaway cable and/or connect the safety chains.

Plug in the electrical cable for lights etc, ensuring it is clear of the road surface.

Raise the jockey wheel clear of the ground, disconnect and stow it.

The back of the tow vehicle should rise, and the hitch should stay connected.

Check the security of the connection by raising the hitch 20/30mm using the jockey wheel.

Lower the stabiliser/hitch levers if necessary.

Using the jockey wheel handle, lower the hitch until it connects with the tow-ball.

If the hitch has stabiliser/hitch levers, raise these.

Raise the tow hitch high enough for the tow-ball to pass underneath.

Apply the caravan handbrake raise the corner steadies.

MCD motorhome and caravan reviewer Bill Savidan recommends the following sequence: If you’re towing a caravan, it’s helpful to follow a habitual hitching order. Don’t forget to close and secure the skylights and vents. This is a good time to also retract the satellite dish, electric step and slide-outs if you have them. Take a moment to focus on shutting and securing ceiling vents and hatches, cupboards and drawers, exterior lockers, and internal doors. Driven halfway down the road before we realise the bathroom skylight is still open. Next, move through the interior and put away all those bits and pieces you’ve been using such as the kettle, the cup that’s sitting on the bench, and the shampoo bottles in the bathroom. Start outside with the bigger items such as your power cable, outdoor furniture, mats, steps, tyre chocks and of course, the awning. So before doing anything else, take the time to stow everything away. Loose objects in your motorhome can cause all sorts of issues. To help you avoid those ‘oh no’ moments as you head off on your next adventure, the team at Covi Insurance has put together a handy 5-step predeparture checklist that takes moments to run through and could save a whole lot of headaches.

#RV CHECKLIST FOR DEPARTURE DRIVERS#

But forget to retract the awning or overlook an obstacle as you reverse and the result could be costly.Ĭovi NZMCA Insurance Manager Ryan Lewis says some of the most common claims they see tend to happen as drivers are leaving their destination. Generally, these sorts of oversights result in a few frayed nerves, but no harm done. Most RV drivers have had the experience of heading out of the campground and around the first corner, only to be greeted by the loud crashing of cups hitting the floor or the clash of the cutlery drawer bursting open.

Here’s a helpful 5-step checklist to ensure nothing gets forgotten. Checking that your RV is secure and road-ready before you drive off on holiday or leave the campground is worth taking the time to do properly.