__ - All paperwork pertaining to trailer (registration, insurance info, manuals etc.)
__ - Wheel chocks
__ - Jacks and jackstands
__ - Levelers for sloped campsites
__ - Level
__ - Wood blocks (for under tongue and jackstands)
__ - Extension cord (heavy duty minimum 25')
__ - Drain and water hoses
__ - Small shovel
__ - Bungee cords (to secure items from moving while towing)
__ - Hitch ball lube
__ - Full water tank
__ - Charge battery (if your trailer has a backup battery system)
__ - Fire extinguisher
__ - Full propane gas bottle(s)
__ - Flashlights and spare batteries
__ - Blankets
__ - Spare fluids for tow vehicle (oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, anti freeze)
__ - Check tire pressure on tow vehicle and trailer, including spare tires, also check for signs of wear
__ - Ice (if trailer uses an ice box as opposed to a refrigerator, put in approx 12 hours in advance to trip to get ice box to safe temperatures)
__ - Basics - this includes food, cooking utensils, pots and pans, clothing, blankets and bedding, linens and toiletries
__- Cleaning supplies, sponges, cleaning agent, broom, dust pan, bucket
__- Spare bulbs for lights (both for interior and exterior lighting and for towing lights) In addition spare wire and connectors are also recommended for those quick patch jobs to ensure safe and proper lighting
__- Camera and film to record those special memories
Items sent in by our alert visitors
__- Chairs
__- Axe
__- First aid kit
Safety check
Trailer;
When hooking up, double check hitch ball is seated and locked in securely. Double check safety chains (Chains should cross under trailer tongue to support trailer if hitch connections should fail). Check electrical connections are secure and water tight, with enough slack for cornering, free from all obstructions and kept high enough to avoid dragging. Check all lights. Tighten wheel lug nuts and check tire pressure. At beginning of season, repack grease or replace wheel bearings. Check pressure and condition of spare tire. If trailer is equipped with brakes, check to make sure they are in perfect working order. Be sure gas bottle is turned off and locked down securely. Double check for any loose items inside trailer, put away or securely stow any items that may move during towing. If towing pop up trailer, ensure top is closed and locked down securely. For travel trailers, be sure all doors are closed and latched securely.
Tow Vehicle;
Check all fluid levels. Ensure all light functions are in working order. Check tire pressure. You should have your brakes and transmission checked at the beginning of each camping season as towing puts added strains in these parts. Check that hitch mounts are tight. Lubricate hitch ball and be sure hitch ball is tight. Check hooks for safety chains and ensure that there are no signs of stress damage. Check electrical connections for towing, ensure that connections are tight and that wires are not damaged in any way.
