Caravan Packing Up Routine

We have a basic list of about 15-20 things which we made after forgetting a couple of things the first couple of times out.

Pretty well starts with checking fridge on 12 volt, window locks etc to the hitch being locked and the brakes off.

After nearly burning out the brakes i find it comes in handy, especially with a bit of alzheimers coming on!

Cheers Wayne

Toyocrusa, we put our checklist on the sunviser in dr side of car , must read before seting off.

HAve a look on tht C & M forum they have a checklist you can d/load somewhere on there

Previous owners gave us a checklist, which we used to first few times until it was all second nature. It is only when something interrupts you and you get out of routine that something gets forgotten (OOPS, OUCH, BREAKAGE). I may have altered it slightly over the years. Your needs for your rig will be different to mine - but this works for us. We each have our area of responsibility.

Each Night

Slop bucket out
Gas bottle on
Hang out any washing
Gas switches inside off
Pump switches off
Car locked
Car fridge off
Lock caravan door from inside

Before leaving camp

Slop bucket in
Any washing in
Fridges on and lunch in car
Gas switches and bottles off
Pump switches and taps off
Hatch down in bathroom
Toilet vent closed and lid down
Shower head wrapped in towel in bowl on towel on floor
Hatch closed in van – insert foam for dusty roads
Windows and curtains closed
Front awning locked down (if opened)
Fridge catches secured
Cupboard locks in
Loose items secured
Floor swept and broom up
Mat wrapped in towel (or in plastic bag and into cargo area if muddy)
Shut water door for dusty, muddy or flooded roads
Remove any chocks and stow
After hitching put leg (jack) up
Move off leveller ramp if used and put away
Check brakes, lights, indicators, bars, safety chains

Happy & Safe Travelling