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Old 07-27-2018, 10:36 AM   #81
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Pre Departure and Post Arrival Check Off Lists: I use a clear plastic document holder and a China Marker (wax pencil) to mark off completed items which is wiped off after all items are marked as complete. The lists themselves are in order from the first thing to do to the end, keeps my world in check and I got used to doing this while onboard ships.
If you prefer a "high tech" approach to stuff like this, there's a free mobile phone app available for both Android and iPhones that allows you to easily create and re-use checklists called Google Keep. Your checklists automatically sync to your Google account so you can edit them on your computer (via https://keep.google.com/keep/) and the new/updated lists will automatically appear on your phone. I have a variety of checklists for camping and race weekends as well as other stuff, very useful!
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Old 07-27-2018, 10:42 AM   #82
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Measure and know the distance that the slide outs travel and check for obstructions before moving it out. Yes, tape measure is part of the tool kit.
I have a piece of yellow rope the length of our unit. At each corner of the slide out I tied rope the length of the slide out projection at a right angle. Don't always use it but in those few instances where the site has been tight and the trees, pedestals, etc many it has saved a lot of repositioning the camper. It only takes a few seconds to remove it from the truck bed and lat it out on the ground. It will guide you back straight and let you know where to stop.
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Old 07-27-2018, 01:42 PM   #83
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You squeeze it on the brake controller.
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Old 07-27-2018, 02:14 PM   #84
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You squeeze it on the brake controller.
Like you do when you start your trip. Ok, I thought it was more complicated than that.

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Old 07-27-2018, 05:41 PM   #85
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That's very important when setting up to not let anyone distract you. We own a 26 foot boat as well and when we come into shore everyone wants to help and I understand that but we tell everyone keep your seat and do not grab the pier or lines. Makes RVing a lot easier as well.
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Old 07-27-2018, 05:48 PM   #86
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One other thing we do is I measured the distance my slide outs go out and marked my water hose with a piece of yellow tape so before we put our slide outs out we take the hose and measure real quick for safety.
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