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TV Antenna – Make certain the TV antenna is lowered and seated in its support cradle.
Loose Items Inside the Motor Home – Store or secure items.
Pilot Lights – Make sure all pilots are off.
Fuel Tanks – Check level.
Water Tank – Fill with fresh water.
Exterior Door and Step – Make sure doors are closed, locked and step retracted.
Seats – Adjusted for comfortable position and locked in place.
Mirrors – Adjust for maximum visibility from driver's seat.
Travel Tips
As you travel around the country in your motor home, you will pick up useful advice from other motor home
owners.
A number of suggestions can also be obtained by reading articles and regular columns in outdoor and
camping magazines. Some magazines and publishing companies print an annual park and campground
directory. These can be found at your local newsstand or RV supply dealer. Here are a few travel tips to
begin with.
1. Always check for sufficient clearance. Know the height and width of your unit.
2. Always fill the fresh water tank at an approved potable water filling facility or a known purified drinking
water source. Taste the water before filling the water tank in an unfamiliar location. The water in some
areas may contain an undesirable taste. Do not use a new hose to fill the water tank. It can leave a
distinct rubber or vinyl taste.
3. Showers can take a lot of water. Conserve water by taking a "Sea Shower". This is done by wetting
down, turning off the water, soaping thoroughly and then rinsing.
4. Dump sewage only approved dumping stations.
5. Store liquids in plastic containers with tight fitting caps to prevent spills.
6. Keep an eye on the water and holding tank levels. It is a good idea to dump the holding tank at least
every two days.
7. When traveling with children, it is helpful to plan their wardrobe for a week. Place each day's clothing in
a plastic bag and label the bag with the child's name and day of week for use.
8. Use sleeping bags whenever possible. They save laundry and take up less storage space than bedding.
9. Made sure all compartment doors have been closed and the doorstep has been stowed in the correct
position before moving the vehicle.
10. Before traveling, make sure the refrigerator door has been secured. Use care when opening the
refrigerator door after the vehicle has been stopped. Any articles that have shifted may fall out when the
door is opened.
11. During peak tourist season and holidays, it is best to phone ahead and make reservations
12. at the park where you plan to stop.
13. Some states or cities will not permit vehicles with LP gas containers to pass through highway tunnels. If
your route includes a tunnel, check with the highway patrol or department of highways to avoid
inconvenience.
14. Do not leave food or odor-causing material in your vehicle for extensive periods of time. Always allow
damp clothing, swim wear, hunting gear, etc., to dry before stowing.
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