A Great Checklist Guide for Buying and Operating an RV
Posted by The RV Experts in Buying Your First RV
Buying and operating your first (or fifth) RV is a complicated process with many variables to consider. Recently, I have recently found a very good resource that will help you navigate all of the various choices and decisions that need to be made during your RV purchase and the following shakedown process.
These folks have have been full-time RVers for over 6 years and have taken the time to put together a very comprehensive and easy to use checklist format of hard-earned knowledge. They have also brought in experts to help build out some of the sections.
For a measly 12 bucks, I think this handy book of checklists can prove to be very helpful for you and maybe save you thousands of dollars and many headaches in your RV buying process. Check out their site here .
This custom-designed checklist provides guidance in the following areas:
1. Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)
– Checklist for Motor Homes
– Checklist for 5th Wheels and Trailers
– Comparison Checklist for Buying Pre-Owned
Separate detailed lists for interior and exterior elements to check out.
Drive Test - how’s it handle? What to watch for.
Helps keep track of different ones you’ve seen and how to inspect them.
2. Preparing for that First Step
– Shakedown Cruise
– Checklist to use before hitting the open road
– Inventory - Stuff to Bring
– Contents and Price List for Insurance Purposes
What to look for on your maiden voyage.
Notifications, things to consider, safety checks.
One forum contributor solution: “Just stock it with money and it will turn into anything you need.” You get 3 pages of more specific things to consider.
You might as well do this now while you’re stocking it - hopefully it will never come in handy.
3. Getting In/Out of Campgrounds
– Campground Arrival
– Campground Departure
– Campground Etiquette
Site inspection, setting up procedures, safety checks.
4. Hitching and Unhitching
– Travel Trailers
– 5th Wheels
– Towing a Car
General instructions for basic hitch setups are provided. Manufacturers have specific instructions to their brands, so be sure you understand their recommendations and procedures.
5. Storage Procedures
– Putting RV in storage
– Getting RV out of storage
Steps to take to assure your rolling home is safely tucked away and then ready to hit the road again safely.
6. Miscellaneous
– Checklist Related Links
– Tales of Woe from RV forums
The RV Check-List product sells for about 12 bucks…which I think is cheap for all of the hassle and heartache that you can avoid with it.
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