We call this our preflight checklist because our family uses this checklist to get our Lance travel trailer ready to leave our house or to leave a camping spot. We’ve developed this checklist over a couple years of traveling based on what we decided was the most efficient way to get ready to leave.
The checklist helps us to make sure we don’t overlook any critical tasks. The “Who” column reminds our sons who is primarily responsible for each task. Our best time ever to complete this checklist was 12 minutes, but it usually takes around 20 minutes from start to finish.
ID | Who | Checklist |
1 | G | Check TV/cabinet |
2 | RG | Slide in (One person outside) |
3 | R | Windows/vents closed |
4 | G | Emergency exit checked |
5 | M | Drawers locked/stow paper towels |
6 | M | Turn off water heater & pump |
7 | D | Disconnect water |
8 | R | Drain water from the toilet |
9 | D | Drain grey/black tanks |
10 | R | Turn lights & radio off |
11 | M | Awning in, power set to off |
12 | R | Carpet/stairs In |
13 | M | Oven vent closed |
14 | R | Levels up |
15 | G | Unhook power |
16 | R | Check fridge is running on propane |
17 | G | Doors locked/handles In |
18 | D | Hook up weight distribution system |
19 | R | Hook chains/8 pin connector |
20 | R | Check all lights |
21 | M | Check site for supplies |
22 | R | Remove wheel chocks |
23 | G | Lock storage |
We attached the checklist to a metal clipboard for ease of use while performing the steps.
