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HarleyOutlaw · 06-25-2016, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by hawgguy

Need to double up on my Ginko or something.

Try the new GinkoViagra........it helps you remember what the F%&* you're doing

jim27358 · 06-26-2016, 05:42 AM

I did the same thing last year, getting ready to leave from the house. I had plugged the MH in to get the Refrigerator going, I knew it was plugged in but needed to move it forward so I could hook up the car. Brain fart! Boy what a mess. I was lucky it didn't hurt anything but the cable and the box on the garage. I was able to shorten the cable about 6 ft and we were on our way. Like Forrest said "stuff happens ".

George Schweikle · 06-26-2016, 06:39 AM

Hah! of course some of us have. Many years back my departure process was interrupted. As I drove off, I looked in the side mirror to see the power cable become taught and pull the electric pedestal down. There was no damage to the cable or motorhome, but I felt the eyes of the campground on me as stood and pondered whether to just drive off, or go the the office and confess. I did, and was told the post was old wood, and there would be no charge for the damage.

A "walk around" can be one of the most cost-effective RV activities

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Originally Posted by hawgguy

.... I'm sure no one else has ever done this before.

Lizzrd · 06-26-2016, 06:44 AM

We have checklists on our smartphones or tablets that we use for our packing and departure from home. Prolly oughtta create one for departing campgrounds. Most of our camping thus far has been basic. We're playing with fire... Heh.

Pepper2 · 06-26-2016, 06:47 AM

I don't care how big of a hurry I am to leave I ALWAYS do a slow 360 degree walk around before I climb inside to depart. I would have done all of these things in the past if not for that 2 minutes spent walking around looking at everything one last time.[/QUOTE]

Same here except I do 2 walk arounds. One up close to check that all compartments are locked and jacks are up. Then another lookie from the road.

hogdriver · 06-26-2016, 06:54 AM

As a commercial pilot I'm used to checklists. At my work we even have checklists to remember to do checklists. What works the best for me is visual reminders. At work, if we have done an emergency procedure that say requires we don't move the flaps or gear it is common to put a coffee cup on it or tie something to it so we don't do that. In my RV I use things like clip on warning signs I made I hang from the cabinet pull over the driver seat. Sometimes I use clothes pins on the steering wheel. When I sit down I ask myself "self, why is there a clothes pin in front of my face?"..... "Oh yeah, don't forget the leveling pads".

I ain't laughing at Bob's plug in....I've had some close calls.

I do try to execute the 360 walk around but like everyone if it's pouring rain or I get distracted because something isn't working correctly, that's when you slip up. At the airline we teach the more you try to hurry something up, the slower it goes overall.

brobox · 06-26-2016, 07:55 AM

Even for those of us that do double and triple walkarounds we will still leave something from time to time on the picnic table, hooked to the facet..etc. It does happen! My item is washed entry mats left drying somewhere. Thanks to Bob for reminding us.

CampDaven · 06-26-2016, 09:27 AM

Camping has always had a simple process of setup and takedown for us, and it is true for all camping no matter if backpacking, tenting, or RVing. Takedown is the exact reverse of setup, and neither action is done in haste. So, no checklist and no confusion if the process has social moments.
Takedown includes a careful policing of the grounds and a careful walk about before departure.
Camping for over 60 years and emulating what my parents did has worked well even though the equipment has changed.
We did leave a (now banned) clothesline behind once!

Happy Trails

Dave and Nola, RV Mutants

Anthem46 · 06-26-2016, 09:30 AM

I do the walk around but I have still left the door awning out. Nothing bad as of yet!!! Now I try to always bring it in the night before. I put a big hair clip on my steering wheel for our satellite antenna. Sometimes after walking around I ask myself what did I check. So I go around again. Sorry, hope everything comes out well!!!

loisjop · 06-26-2016, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by hogdriver

As a commercial pilot I'm used to checklists. At my work we even have checklists to remember to do checklists. What works the best for me is visual reminders. At work, if we have done an emergency procedure that say requires we don't move the flaps or gear it is common to put a coffee cup on it or tie something to it so we don't do that. In my RV I use things like clip on warning signs I made I hang from the cabinet pull over the driver seat. Sometimes I use clothes pins on the steering wheel. When I sit down I ask myself "self, why is there a clothes pin in front of my face?"..... "Oh yeah, don't forget the leveling pads".

I ain't laughing at Bob's plug in....I've had some close calls.

I do try to execute the 360 walk around but like everyone if it's pouring rain or I get distracted because something isn't working correctly, that's when you slip up. At the airline we teach the more you try to hurry something up, the slower it goes overall.

Dave, I thought you always had the first officer do the walk around. Noel