Checklists
Create Your First Checklist
Reusable checklists make repeated RV tasks calmer: departure, arrival, packing, storage, winterizing, and maintenance.
Step 1: Choose one routine
Pick a routine you repeat often. Departure and arrival are the best first choices because small misses can make travel days harder.
Step 2: Add the must-not-forget items
Start with five to ten items. For departure, that might include water pump off, antenna down, slides in, cabinets latched, propane checked, and hitch verified.
Step 3: Run the checklist once
Use it the next time you do the routine. If an item is unclear, rewrite it while the task is fresh.
Step 4: Reset it for next time
After the routine is done, reset the checklist so it is ready for the next travel day.
Checklist ideas
Departure, arrival, packing, grocery restock, storage, winterizing, de-winterizing, roof inspection, hitch setup, pet travel, and campground teardown.