- Drain the black tank(s). Hopefully you have a full gray tank - You would pull the black tank first, then pull the gray tank to wash it away. I've put some of my articles on RV black tanks here for fun.
- RV Plumbing basics
- RV Black Tank Notes
- RV Black Tank Strategies
- RV Black Tank Enzyme Listing
- RV Black Tank Flies!
- If you have it, run the black tank rinse system.
- Turn off the water. Run water to release all the pressure.
- Close up the gray AND blank tanks.
- Bring in the awning if it is out.
- Drain the Fresh water if required.
- Check the clearances for all of the slide-outs (internally) so they don't run up against something.
- Strap in all the TV's for Travel.
- Fill the fridge with cold stuff (better thermal mass) if possible.
- Identify anything on top of cabinets or display cases that can fall. Move to a place where it cannot fall anymore.
- Toaster ovens
- Picture frames
- etc.
- Shut down any computers properly.
- Secure all blinds
- Retract TV antenna's
- Remove/stow cable TV wiring if it exists.
- Pull in slides - have someone watch while they get pulled in.
- Turn off the LP gas so that any accident is less exciting. (The fridge can run on DC battery)
- Disconnect the water hose.
- Disconnect the black & gray water hose (stinky slinky)
- Disconnect the electric power (I would shut off the breaker first)
- Follow your RV manufacturer's instruction on connecting your RV to the tow vehicle (or your toad to your RV)
- Release leveling/stabilization mechanisms and retract for traveling
- Removing any wheel chocks after fully connected.
- Engaging any safety mechanisms.
- Any items on the ground - pick up and put inside storage areas.
Send me suggestions on important items to remember to undo!
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