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Checklist for your first camping trips

I've created this checklist for those preparing for their first camper trip. It is also useful for rental , both at the time of booking and when picking up the vehicle .


It contains a list of tests and tests to be done to familiarize yourself with all the equipment and vehicle required for the camper, from the electrical cable to its documents. It does not contain a list of personal items, clothes, personal hygiene requirements, everyone knows how to organize themselves.


Two tips from the list for those who want to rent:


  • When booking a vehicle , check the possibility of loading drinking water at the time of pick-up.

  • While picking up the vehicle , check the inside and outside for scratches, dents, broken headlights, glass, furniture... and if you notice anything, write it on the rental agreement.

control List

İlk kamp gezileriniz için kontrol listesi
İlk kamp gezileriniz için kontrol listesi

documents

  • insurance certificate

  • insurance ? __________

  • downloadable __________


  • green card

  • tool booklet

  • caravan instruction booklet

  • stove and boiler instruction booklet

  • unit instruction booklet

  • Tenant's phone number for emergencies __________

  • roadside assistance for punctures?

  • Number to call for roadside assistance __________

Caravan features

  • approved seats on the go __________

  • beds __________

  • Dimensions and body

  • outer height __________

  • length __________

  • length __________

  • front tire pressure _____ Message. _____

vehicle equipment

  • spare wheel or tire set

  • jack

  • cross key for wheel change

  • service battery switch (usually under one of the seats in the cabin)

  • engine battery switch

  • jump start cables

  • triangle

  • high visibility vest

  • how much?


  • keys

  • double key set


  • theft protection

  • anti theft remote control


  • in winter check tires (min+s) and chains as specified in CdS (depends on destination too)

  • Fire extinguisher

  • check if some countries have mandatory equipment (fire extinguisher, first aid, light bulbs), read this article for more information

Cell equipment

  • Cable for connection to 220v column

  • leveling wedges

  • hose or other system to replenish water

  • cabin sun visors

  • gas bottles (are they full?)

  • propane loaded (for winter)


  • cylinder change switch

  • rear bike rack (as an alternative to the garage)

  • dangling load mark (for rear bike rack)

Tests and checks to be done

  • enable and disable theft protection

  • insert/remove batteries using battery switches (if applicable)

  • turn the controller on and off

  • turn lights on and off from the controller

  • turn the water pump on and off from the control unit

  • turn external light on and off

  • opening and closing the electric entry step (if equipped)

  • turn heating on and off

  • temperature regulation


  • turn the hot water boiler on and off

  • activate and deactivate the frost control valve (truma)


  • open and close the refrigerator

  • check how to change power supply type of refrigerator - gas/12v/220v


  • convert the dining room into a bed or vice versa (if planned to be used)

  • foldable beds

  • remove and reinstall toilet cistern

  • open/close gray water drain valve

  • open-close waste water discharge valve

  • open and close the water filler cap

  • open and close external cabinets

  • check how the roller selector works (if there are two)

  • check how the collision sensor works (if any)

  • check the position of the gas taps (usually under the sink)

  • check the position of the circuit breaker switch (220v)

  • check fuse position

  • check that the gray water recovery tank and toilet cistern are empty

  • check that the gray and black water drain valves are closed

Supplied kit or optional

  • wash set

  • Pots and pans

  • fork/plate

  • tablecloths and kitchen textiles


  • bedding sets

  • toilet fluids

  • camping table and chairs

  • camping table and chairs



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