The Importance of a Pre-Trip Checklist

Episode Notes – The Importance of a Pre-Trip Checklist

🎙️ Episode Title: The Importance of a Pre-Trip Checklist

🚐 Episode Summary:

Before hitting the road, every RVer should have a solid pre-trip checklist to avoid costly mistakes and ensure a smooth journey. In this episode, we’ll walk through the essential steps to prepare your motorhome for travel, from disconnecting utilities to securing slides and properly hooking up a tow car. Plus, I’ll share a lesson learned the hard way—like when I forgot to retract my awning and took out an RV park gate! 😬

📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why a pre-trip checklist is essential for safe RV travel

✔️ Key steps to take the night before departure

✔️ The importance of checking fresh water, propane, and power connections

✔️ How to properly stow gear, secure slides, and prepare your RV’s exterior

✔️ The right way to hook up and test your tow vehicle

✔️ A real-life mishap that proves why double-checking your list is crucial

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• A thorough checklist prevents accidents, costly repairs, and unnecessary stress.

• Taking a few extra minutes to inspect your setup can make all the difference.

• Even experienced RVers can make mistakes—so don’t skip those final checks!

📖 Read the accompanying blog post here: https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com/2025/04/05/pre-trip-checklist-lessons-learned-from-the-road/

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