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Pre-Travel Check List
Interior
1. Turn off water pump switch.
2. Check battery water level.
3. Close windows and vents.
4. Turn off Gas to Range & Oven.
5. Lock all interior cabinet doors.
6. Lock refrigerator door (Seal containers first.)
7. Hold down or stack securely all loose, hard and
sharp objects.
8. Fasten sliding & foldette doors.
9. Drain toilet bowl.
10. Turn off interior lights.
11. Secure and lock the Main door.
12. Pull up step.
Exterior
1. Disconnect and stow:
a)
electrical hook-up cord
b)
sewer-hose hook-up hose, (flush out)
c)
water hook-up hose.
2. Turn off gas line shut-off valve to appliances.
3. Remove and stow leveling jacks and wheel chocks.
4. Check hitch: it must be properly attached.
5. Check safety chains and breakaway switch cable.
6. Fully retract jack. Remove and stow dolly wheel.
7. Check clearance and stop lights.
8. Check lug bolts.
9. Check tires, for correct pressure see page 24.
10. Check that TV antenna is pointed forward and
dipoles closed.
11. Adjust car mirrors.
12. Pull forward some 50 ft., test brakes, and check
site for forgotten objects and cleanliness.
Home
1. Leave key with your neighbor.
2. Store valuables and important papers in a safe place.
3. Discontinue newspaper, milk and other deliveries.
4. Ask the Post Office to hold your mail for you.
5. Arrange with the Telephone Company for dis¬
continued or 'Vacation Service'.
6. Arrange care for your pets.
7. Have your lawn, garden and house plants cared for.
8. Lock all windows and doors securely. Keep
shades open for a lived-in look.
9. Cover all food to keep out mice and insects.
10. Eliminate all fire hazards. Place matches in a
tin box or glass jar.
11. Store oil, gasoline and other inflammables properly.
12. Destroy all newspapers, magazines and oily rags.
13. Notify police.
Personal
14. Automobile insurance to cover you and your
family fully.
15. Avoid cash. Use travelers checks and credit cards.
16. Confirm reservations.
17. Have sunglasses for everyone.
18. Pack cameras and films.
19. Make a check list of clothing for everyone, and
toilet articles.
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