Pre-Travel Check List - Airstream 1980 Argosy Owner's Manual

Pre -Travel Check List
Interior Home Motoring Essentials
1. Turn off water pump sw~tch
2. Check battery water level
3 Close wlndows and vents
4. Turn off gas to range & oven.
5. Lock all Interlor cabinet doors
6. Lock refrigerator door.
(Seal containers first.)
7 . Hold down or stack securely, all loose,
hard and sharp objects.
8. Fasten slidlng & foldette doors.
9. Drain tollet bowl.
10. Turn off interior lights
1 1. Secure and lock the Main door.
12. Pull up or retract step.
Exterior
1 Disconnect and stow:
a) electrical hook-up cord
b) sewer-hook-up hose. (flush out)
c) water-hook-up hose
2. Turn off gas line shut-off valve to
appliances.
3. Remove and stow levellng lacks and
wheel chocks.
4. Check hitch: it must be properly attached.
5 Check safety chains and breakaway
switch cable. (electric brakes)
6 . Fully retract jack. Remove and stow lack stand
7 . Check clearance and stop lights.
8. Check lug nuts. (See page 22)
9 . Check tires, for correct pressure
(See page 23)
10. Check that T.V antenna is pointed forward
and dipoles closed.
1 1 Adjust car rnirrors.
12. Pull forward some 50 ft., test brakes, and
1. Leave house key with your neighbor
2. Store valuables and important papers in
a safe place.
3 D~scontlr~ue newspaper, milk and other
deliver~es.
4. Ask the Post Office to hold your mall
for you.
5. Arrange with the Telephone Company for
discontinued 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-ln 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.
1 1 Store oil, gasollne and other inflammables
properly.
1 2. Destroy all newspapers, magazines and
oily rags.
13. Notlfy police.
Personal
14. Automoblle insurance to cover you and
your family fully.
1 5. Avoid cash. Use travelers checks and
credlt cards.
16. Confirm reservations.
1 7. Have sunglasses for everyone.
18. Pack cameras and fllms.
19. Make a check list of clothing for
everyone, and to~let articles
1
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Dlsplay car and tra~ler registration
properly.
2. Carry driver's Ilcense. In Canada you will
need a non-resident liability Insurance
card.
3 In Mexico you must have special auto
insurance
4. Carry an extra set of lgnltlon and truck
keys in a separate pocket, or in your
wallet.
5. Keep an operating flashlight wlth fresh
batteries In the glove compartment.
6. Pack the trunk so that you can reach the
tools and spare tlre without completely
unpacking.
7. Keep sharp or hard artlcles securely
packed wherever they may be.
8. Do not pack things in the passenger
seating area, you need maxlmum space
for comfort.
9 . Wear easy-wash, drip-dry traveling
clothes.
10 Do not make your vacatlon trlps a
mileage marathon! Stop and relax
frequently.
1 1
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Carry a first aid kit.
12. Carry your pet's dish, food, leash and
health and reglstration papers
check site for forgotten objects and
cleanliness