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RV Pre-Trip Checklist

Walkaround checklists for motorhomes with a towed vehicle and bumper-pull travel trailers. Work through the one that matches your setup before every trip, and follow the manuals for your RV, chassis, hitch and tow vehicle.
Checklist 1

Motorhome with a towed vehicle

Check the coach and the towed vehicle as one connected system before departure.
Exterior walkaround
Tires and wheels
Engine compartment
Lights and signals
Interior prep
Towed vehicle setup
Final check
Checklist 2

Bumper-pull travel trailer and tow vehicle

A travel trailer adds a hitch, brake controller, breakaway system, and another set of tires, lights and safety connections.
Tow vehicle: under the hood and fluids
Tow vehicle: tires, lights and load
Hitch and coupling (critical)
Safety systems: chains, brakes and breakaway (do not skip)
Trailer exterior
Propane and utilities
Trailer interior
Holding tanks and hookups
Final walkaround and departure
These checklists are for general information only. They are not a substitute for manufacturer instructions, professional training or an independent inspection. Follow the manuals and specifications for your RV and tow vehicle, and consult a qualified technician when in doubt.

A checklist catches the obvious. An inspection goes further.

An inspection evaluates the RV over a few hours with meters, operational testing, moisture readings and photo documentation. If you're considering buying an RV, have it inspected before the purchase is complete.
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Dal's RV Inspections

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Dal's RV Inspections
Owner and inspector: Keith Dalrymple
Mobile service across Burleson, Johnson County, the DFW Metroplex, and North and Central Texas
NRVIA Certified RV Inspector
PARVI member · Fully insured