Preflight Checklist

[gpcvg]

We are in the process of getting a new to us Anthem in the next few weeks. We are moving from a fifth wheel to the motorhome and I was wondering if anyone had a pre-departure checklist they use before engine start each trip? Things like engine temp, air pressure, or other things I'm not aware of being our first motorhome. Some of the things we did with the fifth wheel will translate but I worry about what I don't know.

Thanks in advance.

[Mariol]

Download the Spartin checklist app. It lists everything mechanical you need to do. The rest of the checklist is personal, sides in, Jack's up.. in my case after going down the highway and seeing the power post dragging along, disconnect utilizes.

[joshjack]

While I know there are probably good lists out there just be aware the order of the steps change between different makes and models. For some you want the engine started to pull in slides, for others you CANT have the engine started and operate the slides. I’ve seen slides first then jacks, or jacks to level THEN slides.
Just compare whatever list you start with to your manufacturers’ recommendations.

[Balladeer]

Attached please find my checklist developed over many years operating aircraft, a boat and rv's.

Two files one complete check list and other is arrival sequence for slides, airbag bleed, and leveling.

Wishing you fair winds and down hill grades.

Regards.. and happy miles...The Balladeer

[bevandtomH]

Don’t be afraid of making Post-It notes to help you develop a routine. Doesn’t take much to get interrupted and forget something. We have pink/blue jobs but we do cross check each other to be sure. And don’t be in a hurry.

[MRUSA14]

At the Tampa show Entegra gave out arrival and departure checklists. Very helpful and professionally done. I suggest you contact Entegra's service line and ask that one be sent to you. If they don't know what you want, ask to speak to PJ, as he is the one who gave them out.

Very important: On any Entegra diesel coach the slides must only be moved (in OR out) with the chassis at full ride height. Don't let anybody tell you otherwise as this is different from the procedure with many other brands and other brand owners may think it is wrong.

[ransil]

we have apps on our phone called Rvchecklist, gotta get in the habit of using it now, last trip door awing was still out, wife saw it but wasn't looking for it.

[Butte64]

Originally Posted by Balladeer

Attached please find my checklist developed over many years operating aircraft, a boat and rv's.

Two files one complete check list and other is arrival sequence for slides, airbag bleed, and leveling.

Wishing you fair winds and down hill grades.

Regards.. and happy miles...The Balladeer

Thanks for sharing your checklist. I’m comparing it to mine to see if I’ve missed anything.
Your color coding for air tank draining is a nice touch but does not match the Spartan sequence of GRAY-GREEN-RED

For newbies I would recommend adding Set High Idle to fill air bags after engine start per the Entegra list

On the arrival list I would move “Set Parking Brake” to first item ahead of “Disconnect tow vehicle” and for newbies reading this, ensure steer wheels are straight.

Purely a matter of choice but since most of my travel is in warm climates I like to connect power ASAP on arrival so A/C arcana start and leave power connected until everything else ready for departure v

[K7JV]

We have a little "Last Minute Checklist" about 2" x 4" that is laminated and has a loop so it hangs on a peg near the passenger seat. It is for those little items that, if missed, might cost us a lot of money, not to mention delays and misery.

Car in Neutral / Brake OFF / Lights checked
Leveling in Travel Mode / Jacks Raised
TV / Satellite Dish Antennas down
Ham Antenna down
Pocket door latched
Pots & pans & pantry cupboards latched

Those are the biggies, in our opinion. Missing most others will just result in inconvenience or frustration.

We have another we use in the same way. It hangs on a peg by the door. It is the Electrical Shut-down Checklist.

Refrigerator OFF
Tire Monitor Unplugged
Basement bay thermostat OFF (If below 40° expected)
Both battery disconnects OFF
RO Membranes removed for refrigerated storage

[Balladeer]

Butte64,

I have amended and attached my check list as per your suggestions.. well taken.

thanks, the Balladeer

[Mariol]

Originally Posted by Butte64

Thanks for sharing your checklist. I’m comparing it to mine to see if I’ve missed anything.
Your color coding for air tank draining is a nice touch but does not match the Spartan sequence of GRAY-GREEN-RED

For newbies I would recommend adding Set High Idle to fill air bags after engine start per the Entegra list

On the arrival list I would move “Set Parking Brake” to first item ahead of “Disconnect tow vehicle” and for newbies reading this, ensure steer wheels are straight.

Purely a matter of choice but since most of my travel is in warm climates I like to connect power ASAP on arrival so A/C arcana start and leave power connected until everything else ready for departure v

I've been out of the RV for a long time, can you refresh my memory on high idle. I remember it had to do with Cruse control.

[brobox]

Originally Posted by Mariol

I've been out of the RV for a long time, can you refresh my memory on high idle. I remember it had to do with Cruse control.

On the steering wheel, left side, with the engine running turn cruse control "on" push the "cruise" button, it will fast idle at 1,000 RPM's.

[RayandWendy]

And you can use the set and resume buttons to adjust the high idle up or down.
Later...
Ray

[brobox]

Originally Posted by brobox

On the steering wheel, left side, with the engine running turn cruse control "on" push the "cruise" button, it will fast idle at 1,000 RPM's.

That should read "resume" instead of "cruise".. Think one thing, tying another.