Travel Day Routine Checklist
Inside the Caravan
☐Turn fridge to 12V mode (if applicable)
☐Cupboards & drawers closed and locked
☐Fridge latch locked
☐Shower & bathroom doors latched
☐TV removed / secured
☐Loose items packed away (kettle, knives, coffee machine etc.)
☐Sink & bench clear
☐Roof hatches & windows closed and locked
☐Curtains / blinds secured
☐Toilet hatch closed properly
☐Water pump OFF
Outside the Caravan
☐Awning locked + anti-flap bars removed
☐Steps up
☐Stabiliser legs up
☐Gas bottles OFF
☐Antenna down
☐Water & power disconnected and stored
☐Waste hose emptied and stored
☐Caravan keys
Hitching Up Checks
☐Hitch secured & locked
☐Safety chains attached correctly
☐Breakaway cable connected
☐7-pin/12-pin plug connected
☐Test indicators, brake lights & running lights
☐Electric brake controller set correctly
☐Weight distribution bars fitted (if using)
☐Handbrake OFF
☐Wheel chocks removed
Tyres & Road Safety
☐Tyre pressures checked (car + caravan)
☐Wheel nuts tension checked
☐Towing mirrors extended (if needed)
☐Quick walk-around before driving off
Before You Hit the Road
☐Route loaded into maps / GPS
☐Avoid low-clearance bridges
☐Check weather + wind conditions
☐Let someone know where you're heading if remote