Turn on the system (you might need to prime it (using surge button) and/ or press the anti-crash button if it’s reset).Refill if you have a refillable gas system, replace if you have exchangeable Check the levels of the gas bottle(s).RELATED: Going to France during winter? You might need winter tyres/ snow chains. Make sure your tyres have ‘CP’, which means they’re suitable for campers.If in doubt, get them checked and changed by a professional. Condition (any sign of bulging, cracks or flat spots?).Check all vehicle indicators, reverse and brake lights are working, inc tow bar if towing.Turn ignition on- are there any warning lights?.remove debris and leaves from drainage holes.check visual condition of engine bay- any obviously loose or damaged hoses?.It doesn’t make any difference whether you start with the inside or the outside, or in what order you do these, so work through them however you see fit. Remember to take all the essential paperwork with you, along with your passports if going overseas. If travelling overseas with a pet, make sure you have the appropriate paperwork.Check your breakdown cover is current if you have it- and keep the details to hand in the cab.If you’ve SORN’d your vehicle over winter or a period of disuse, remember to un-SORN it.Is your driving licence/ passport in date?.Is your motorhome insurance in date and are you covered for where you’re going (especially if going to Europe).Is your vehicle road legal? Do you have a valid MOT?.RELATED: Planning a winter motorhome trip? Read this too for extra checks/ safety advice. Don’t do it on the morning of departure- allow at least a day or two, just in case you find something which needs fixing. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a complete motorhome beginner or had one for years- if it’s been stood for a while, it’s important to work through these checks before you go. (Sadly, I’m not guaranteeing you will NEVER break down, but doing these checks can certainly help!) If you’ve ever spent time broken down on the side of the road, you’ll appreciate how a little time now can save you a lot of time later. Preparing your vehicle for your trip is important- whether you’re going for a night down the road or a motorhome tour of Europe. We never spam (yuck) and you can unsubscribe at any time. We share tips, itineraries, stupid mistakes and guides for road trippers and motorhomers. This form subscribes you to our mailing list (for free). the departure checks which need to happen on the day of departure, to make sure everything is away, no lockers are going to fly open as you drive and you haven’t left a vent open to catch on a low-hanging tree.the pre-trip checks to make sure your vehicle is safe and road-worthy and you have everything you need (a yearly motorhome habitation check is also a good idea).There are two types of checks you need to do on your motorhome or campervan before leaving for a trip: Having a motorhome departure checklist would have helped with this enormously. You can imagine my husband’s absolute joy (!) and the happy atmosphere in the camper when we had to turn around to get it… and then drive back again. We got about 5 hours down the road before discovering my mistake. Once upon a time, I left my passport facedown on a printer… and then started a motorhome trip. Motorhome Departure Checklist- why you need one!
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