Jayco MELBOURNE Owner's Manual page 64

SECTION 6
PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
RV departure checklist
Following is a preliminary list of items that
need to be checked on your RV before leaving
your home or campsite. As you camp, you may
want to develop your own list tailored to your
individual camping style in addition to the
checklist provided:
WARNING
For traveling safety, it is important to make
sure that tie down straps are secured on all
appliances such as the television, coffee
maker, etc. Vibration caused during travel
will move the appliances creating the
potential for them to fall out of their cabinets
possibly causing injury.
Check the area under the motorhome after
overnight parking and look for fuel, water,
oil or other fluid leaks. If leaks are
detected, find the cause and correct it
immediately.
Make sure all fluids are at proper levels.
Check the engine oil, transmission fluid,
engine coolant, power steering fluid and
wind shield washer fluid.
Check the fuel gauge and lights on the
motorhome. Have someone observe the
operation of all exterior lights while you
activate the controls. Check the turn signal
and high beam
instrument panel.
Examine the tires for excessive tread wear
or uneven wear patterns. Check for
stones, nails, glass or other objects lodged
in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or
sidewall cracks.
Check wheel lug nuts for tightness and
tires for proper air inflation pressure.
Check the LP gas tank gauge to make
sure there is LP gas available.
If needed, sanitize the fresh water system.
Fill the fresh water tank. Disconnect, drain
and store the garden hose.
Retract any awnings and secure them for
transport.
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Close all the roof vents and windows.
Disconnect the cable TV and phone
hookups and lower the TV antenna.
Turn off the interior lights, water heater,
furnace and water pump.
Secure any loose, heavy or sharp objects
in the motorhome
compartments.
Disconnect the shoreline power cord and
ensure it is stored correctly.
Fasten all interior and exterior doors
securely. Lock them (if applicable).
Make sure the leveling jacks are retracted
to the travel position.
Walk around your motorhome one last
time to make sure everything is stored
away and the baggage compartments are
closed and locked.
Pull forward, clean the site (if needed) and
check for forgotten items.
Check the seat belt buckles and release
mechanisms for positive action and
secure connections
Secure and lock the entrance door.
For more information
Read and follow the instructions in your
Chassis Guide regarding pre-trip inspections
and daily maintenance. See also Sec. 9 Unit
Care & Maintenance for the RV start up
checklist.
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