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Pre-Travel Check List
Interior
1. Turn of! 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 nuts. (See page 30)
9. Check tires, for correct pressure.
(See page 32)
10 Check that TV antenna is pointed forward
and dipoles closed.
11. Adjust car mirrors,
12. Pul! 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
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-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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