KITCHEN - TOOLS, COOKING, NON-CONSUMABLES

____silverware
____steak knives
____cutting/paring knives
____scissors
____spatula
____serving spoon
____tongs
____measuring cups and spoons
____can opener
____barbecue tools
____dishes (plates, cups, coffee mugs, bowls)
____mixing bowls
____fry pans (2)
____griddle
____dutch oven
____saucepan
____water pitcher
____barbecue grill
____coffeemaker
____coffeegrinder
____water kettle
____wine corkscrew 
____potato peeler

KITCHEN - CONSUMABLES

____aluminum foil, clingwrap, storage bags
____paper plates, towels, napkins, coffee filters
____trash bags and grocery sacks
____dish towels and rags
____dishsoap

KITCHEN - FOODSTUFFS

____salt and pepper, garlic and onion powder
____Italian seasonings and chili powder
____coffee beans
____sugar and creamer
____single serving coffee bags
____hot chocolate mix
____cooking oil
____Bisquick and/or pancake mix
____some canned goods
____extra emergency meal
____chips and other salty snacks
____sweet snacks
____bread and buns
____potatoes, rice, noodles (starches)
____dog food                                  
____extra flour and sugar 


KITCHEN - COOLER/REFRIGERATOR

____beer
____wine
____soda in cans
____milk
____coffee creamer in small plastic pitcher
____juice or Tang
____meats (incl. bacon)
____vegies and fruits
____mustard, catsup, mayonnaise
____Pace Picante sauce
____eggs
____sour cream
____margarine
____prepared foods (salads, deviled eggs, etc.) 
____thermos of lemonade/tea with extra packages


MISC. 

____first aide kit
____extra Band-Aids
____aspirin
____personal medications (Synthroid, Nizoral, asthma)
____OTC medications (Dimetapp, etc)
____sunscreen and Intensive Care
____matches (book and waterproof)
____pen, paper, marking pen, tape
____small broom and dustpan kit
____large broom
____flashlights with extra batteries
____laundry detergent
____bleach
____beach towels
____camp shoes
____slipper socks
____small travel alarm clock        
____trailer keys
____tools
____box of tissues
____toilet paper 

LARGE ITEMS

____bedding (sheets and blankets) 
____comforter
____pillows
____lawnchairs


OTHER

____personal clothing
____personal care items (hairbrushes, eye care)
____regular eyeglasses
____laundry bags
____dog leash
____dog chain
____dog bowls
____dog kennel
____dog

CAR STUFF
 
____tapes
____box of Kleenex
____maps
____girls busy stuff
____coffee mugs
____sunglasses
____cellular phone, 12 volt plug in, battery charger
 
 
TRAILER TECHNICAL ITEMS (All permanently left 
		in trailer)

____electrical cord (25 ft) + 25 ft extension 
	cord with same rating
____water hose, white (25 ft) + extra extensions 
	of 4ft or 25 ft
____sewer hose/s (20 ft) + extra extensions 
	of 10ft
____electrical adapters (30amp-->50amp, 
	30amp-->20 amp, etc)
____water elbow
____surge protector
____voltmeter (for inside unit)
____electrical circuit checker
____sewer hose airtight connector
____hydrometer (for reading battery cells)
____steel/wire brushes, various (for cleaning)
____leveling equipment (Lynx levelers or 2x6 boards)
____chocks of some type
____small container for stowing all small 
	equipment in
____bungee cords
____extra fuses and bulbs of the type 
	that suits RV
____extra cotter pins
____battery charger (helpful but not 
	always necessary)


            CHECK LISTS

Before leaving home:
 ____ all items on previous list packed in trlr/truck
 ____ membership cards
 ____ trailer keys
 ____ feed cat
 ____ arrange for care of pets
 ____ arrange for pickup of mail and flyers
 ____ newspapers - cancel or have picked up
 ____ phone number or itinerary with a trusted 
 	friend/neighbor
 ____ security watch for home (neighbor, 
 	friend, police)

Hitch up procedures:
 ____ all items in trailer stowed, fridge off 
 	or on propane
 ____ windows and vents closed, miniblinds closed
 ____ all outdoor equipment stowed, stairs folded
 ____ prepare slide-out for travel, remember 
 	travel bars
 ____ unhook sewer, water, electric
 ____ turn off propane (unless towing with 
 	fridge on)
 ____ raise back jacks and put away optional 
 	front stabilizers
 ____ optional king pin stabilizer
 ____ hitch trailer to truck and lock on, 
 	breakaway switch
 ____ front landing gear raised
 ____ remove chocks
 ____ check lights

Unhitch procedures:
 ____ situate in site, level side to side
 ____ front landing gear dropped and locked
 ____ chock wheels
 ____ unlock hitch, remove breakaway, move truck
 ____ level trailer from front to back
 ____ rear stabilizer jacks, extra front jacks
 ____ hookups: electric, water, sewer, propane
 ____ slide out (stabilizer jacks)
 ____ ensure that all compartments and 
 		doors are closed and locked (when 
		going into dead storage)
 ____ battery disconnect (when going into dead storage)

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