Before you pull out of your campsite it’s very important that you do a quick walk around of your RV or travel trailer to make sure everything is stowed properly. In this video, I walked around this 1970s RV to show you some basic things you should check every time you plan on driving your RV. First, we start off on the side and double check hoses are stowed properly compartments are closed and latched Windows are secure and tires are inflated. After that, we move to the rear of the RV checking our brake lights marker lights as well as in this case the spare tire and power cord all making sure that they are properly put away and secure for travel. It’s also a good idea to look underneath your RV to make sure you haven’t slid anything under while at camp that you may have forgotten about. Then we move to the passenger side again checking compartments and marker lights to make sure everything is in good working order and is secure. We also check the tires on this side of the RV again just to make sure we didn’t end up with a flat and not know what.
Also, make sure to take a peek underneath your camper to ensure it is clear. On the front of your RV is not as much to check other than making sure your hood is latched lights are in good working order and nothing is in the way. This whole walk around shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes or so but it can save you lots of time and misery down the road. Don’t forget to check out my free e-book and pre-trip checklists that will give you a more detailed list of things to check before you head out with your RV.
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