Check it Twice

Check it Twice

We haven’t even got on the road yet and I already have countless checklists. What to look for when you pull into a campground, what to do when you pull out of a campground, what steps to take before emptying your storage tanks. Not to mention the PDI checklist.

This is the pre-delievery inspection walk through with somebody from the dealership. The most important part of this walk through is this (Don't Let Them Rush You Through This). This is the inspection of the soon to be your RV. Also don't sign anything until you are satisfied that any and ALL problems are fixed or if they are minor can be fixed at a later time.

You will want to have them show you how everything works and I do mean everything. Some people take lots of notes, some people will video the PDI and refer to it later. You will want to make sure they put water in the tank so you can test the system, making sure the water pump works. You will want to look under the sinks for any leaks. As a matter of fact check in all cabinets, the manufacturer could run water lines through any and all cabinets.

You will need to bring a few things with you to make your walk through as smooth as possible. A small electrical tester to check the outlets throughout the RV, a flashlight will come in handy when checking for leaks inside those cabinets, coveralls if you plan on crawling under the rig. Make sure the dealership has installed a fully charged battery so you can check the 12v lights.

This is by no means a complete list of things to look for, you can find all kinds of checklist on the internet. Look at a lot of them. Most will be repeats of what you have already seen, but you might find something different on the next one you see. Of course the very most important thing not to forget is your traveling companion. Forget them and You're in for a long trip.

Safe Travels and I Hope To See You Down The Road.