Since using and maintaining an RV involves plenty of tasks and procedures, it’s best to have some sort of RV Checklist. You may have an excellent memory, but even the best of us can forget something, usually when you’re tired after a long day’s travel or it’s dark and raining.
Most likely of all, the friendly RV site neighbor decides to talk your ear off while you’re setting up or breaking camp.
UPDATE: 2022 Our 11-year-old iPad has finally died, and it looks like the IOS app we were using is no longer available. So, I located and bought an Android App called ChecklistPro from Adventure Trek. It seems to do the job. You can create/edit or export lists in CSV format to share or edit on a computer and import them back to the app.
Our RVing Departure Checklist
Indoor Stuff
Secure Loose Items
Secure Cabinets and Drawers
Interior Doors Secured
Windows Closed and Locked
Refrigerator Items Secured
Refrigerator Power
Blinds Anchored
Table In
Close Sink Drain
Drinking Water Put Away
Cutting Board Stowed
Vent Fans Off
TV Antenna Down
AC & Heat Off
Hot Water Off
Water Pump Off
Take Out Trash
Plug In Rear View Camera
Lunch/Drinks/Snacks
Glasses/Sunglasses
Outdoor Stuff
Remove & Store Flag Pole
Remove & Store Weather Station
Remove and Store Hummingbird Feeder
Inspect Roof
Remove Starlink Dish
Clean Off Slide Roof
Retract Slide Out Room
Secure Sewer Tote
Stow Chairs/BBQ/Fire Bowl/Mats etc.
Stow Water Regulator/Bucket/Ladder
Retract Awning
Disconnect Sewer/Water/Power/TV Cable
Drain Holding Tanks
Add Fresh Water
Propane Tanks Off
Retract Rear Stabilizer Jacks
Check Tires & Lug Nuts
Inspect Undercarriage
Hitch Up Truck
Perform Tug Test
Retract Landing Jacks
Store Leveling Blocks and Wheel Chocks
Stow Entry Steps and Lock Trailer Door
Storage Bays Locked
Tow Vehicle
Secure Back Seat Cargo
Turn on Tire Monitor, Check PSI
Attach Rear View Camera Display
Attach GPS & Set Route
Truck Bed Cargo Secure
Attach Tow Cable
Attach Trailer Safety Disconnect
Make Sure Tailgate is Closed
Check Gauges
Check Fuel & DEF
Adjust Mirrors
Check Truck & Trailer Lights
Final Walk Around
Give Ray a Kiss!
Test Trailer Brakes
I made an excel spreadsheet with my checklist but also everything I need before we head out. I list everything from wheel chocks to our air fryer to the tools I might need. I just print out the list and leave it in the garage to check off everything I have added. I also leave it in the camper for my arrival and leaving checklist. I will be looking at your list and app to see if will work better for me. Thanks!
I use Microsoft To Do app for my lists. (Have used for years - even before Microsoft purchased.). It is a free app. I have it on my iPhone, iPad and Mac computer. If I update a list on any device, it updates on others. Stored in the cloud - and local to the device so can access when not connected to the internet. I can also share my lists. I use it for all kinds of lists; even for groceries. Great app!