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    In Advance of Departure
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Inspect vehicle fluid levels:
    o Brake / Radiator / Power Steering / Tranmission (burnt odor?)
    o Engine Oil
    o Inspect Spare Tire (psi)
    o Tighten Lug Nuts on the TT (120 ft/lbs) and Tow Vehicle (100 ft/lbs)
    o Ascertain Propane level  (get it filled if needed)
    o Fill up Gas Tank

Vehicle Back-Back:
    o Is Medical Kit complete?
    o Is Tool Kit complete?
    o Is Jumper Kit complete?  
    o Is the Jumper Battery Pack fully charged?
    o Is there spare Water & Oil onboard?

Travel Trailer:
    o Start Refrigerator (stock supplies as needed)
    o Drain Potable Water/Gray/Black tanks (if necessary)

Check MAP of Campground for location of Dump Station for Potable Water fillup 

 
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       INTERIOR
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    ... Pack bedding, clothing, jackets, weather gear
    ... Pack consumables (paper towels, plates, plasticware, etc.)
    ... Pack any foodstuff that does not go in Tow Vehicle
    ... Secure all loose items so they do not move during transport
    !!! Make sure weight is evenly distributed !!! 

    o Arrange items in Fridge so they remain secure / Fully latch doors
    o Close and lock all cabinets and drawers
    o Close Vent in Bathroom / Close Bathroom door
    o Close all windows (3)
    o Retract Awning (brush off debris with broom from underneath as it retracts)
    o Confirm the Stove is OFF   (knobs fully counterclockwise)
    o Turn OFF the water pump    (red light extinguished)
    o Turn OFF the water heater  (control in bathroom)
    o Turn OFF AirCond / Turn OFF Furnace (Thermostat fully to the left)
    o Lay TV face down onto bed
    o Turn OFF all interior lights
    o Verify Battery Voltage     (above 12.6 volts on LCD)




 
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       EXTERIOR
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    o Turn OFF white power switch inside Water Heater compartment
    o Turn OFF Propane  (valve atop tank)
    o Disconnect Power Cable and stow it
    o Disconnect water hose and stow it
    + Take down and stow Ham antennas (if applicable)
    + Disassemble SOLAR equipment     (if applicable)
    o Make sure cap is on sewer outlet and is secure
    o Check Tire pressures  (75 psi TT / 35 psi Car)
      (or use TPMS in car)
    o Install and CLEAN strap-on Mirrors on Tow Vehicle


   
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       HITCH HOOKUP
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Set up Hitch Camera 
    o Open rear hatch and affix camera (using magnet)
    o Plug Backup Camera's PowerPole connector into power stip (passenger floor area)
    o Setup 7" Backup/Rearview Display on Dashboard

  ======== No further access inside the Travel Trailer ======== 

    o Stow door steps / Lock door / Stow handrail across door
    o Raise Stabilizing Jacks  (stow wrench in storage compartment)

    o Remove Hitch from TT rear bumper storage position
    o Install Hitch onto Receiver on Tow Vehicle
    o Insert Locking Pin

    o Unlock the Lock on the Trailer Hitch  (stow Lock onto Propane tank)
    o Slide Ball Lock to the OPEN position
    o Crank UP (CW) hitch until it is higher than the Ball

    o Clean and Re-Lube Ball  (rags and Lube are in Storage Compartment)

+++ Using Camera, back up and attach TT to Ball 

    o Lower TT (CCW) onto Ball
    o Slide Ball Lock to CLOSED position
      (may require hopping on hitch and/or pull Tow back & forward)
    o Insert locking pin into Ball Lock

    o Remove Torsion Bars from storage compartment / Clean and Re-Lube
    o Insert Torsion Bars into Hitch  (push upward until they "click")
    o Crank UP (CW) Front Jack until Torsion Bars can be swung into
      position on J-Hooks
    o Insert clamps and locking pins on BOTH bars
      NOTE: Rear of Tow Vehicle should "lift" with the raising hitch
            confirming that the Ball is firmly locked

    o LOWER (CCW) the front jack until it is well clear of the ground
      (stow Red Cone in storage compartment)

    o Attach Safety Chains (2)
    o Attach Breakaway Switch cable

    o Stow the Hitch Camera and Magnet in the Back-Back  

Attach ECHO electric brake controller 
      - Plug ECHO unit into 7-Way on car   (affix with rubber strap)
      - Plug 7-Way cable from TT into ECHO (lock in place)

    o Remove Wheel Chocks (4)   (stow Chocks in storage compartment)
    o Inspect Tire Sidewalls for any bulges/damage
    o LOCK Storage Compartment

+++ Perform final WALK AROUND +++ 


 
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       TOW VEHICLE
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    o Unplug Hitch Camera power   (PowerPole on floor of passenger seat) 
    o Turn ON TPMS  (35 psi on Tow / 75 psi on TT)
    o Turn ON Backup Camera (Marker Lights) / Set Display to Rearview (using CHAN- button)

    Set up ECHO electric brakes
      - Turn ON BlueTooth on cellphone
      - Launch ECHO App on cellphone
        + Affirm multiple prompts on App until Red Ball appears
        + Ensure Electric Brakes are working
          (Press Red Ball and try to pull forward with Tow vehicle)

    Check Lights  (will require an observer) 
      - Marker lights should be ON  (leave ON for Backup/Rear-View Camera)
      - Test Brake lights
      - Test LEFT and RIGHT Turn Signals

    o VERIFY that Strap-On mirrors are AIMED correctly

    o Tug Test ~5 feet pull ahead  (assure nothing "feels" wrong)


    *** Carry "CAT Scale" documentation / Weights & Balances
                  GCWR - 7260
	    Steer Axle - 2440
	    Rear Axle  - 2330



 
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       ARRIVAL AT PARK
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    o Upon arrival - FILL POTABLE WATER TANK at Dump Station
                     (in case Campground loses water pressure) 



    o G.O.A.L. - "Get Out And Look" - Check site BEFORE pulling in !!!
	  o Are there any OBSTRUCTIONS to be aware of ???
	  o Will LEVELING (side-to-side) be required ???
                   (if so, set Leveling Pads and Chock as needed)
          o Will Power cable reach Power Post ???
          o Will Water Hose reach Faucet ???
	  + Can 40-Meter Dipole be set up ???

 
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       SET TRAILER ON CAMPSITE
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Before backing into campsite
    o Crank UP (CW) A-Frame Jack   (use Red Cone from storage compartment)
    o Remove WDH Torsion Bars      (stow in storage compartment)
    o Remove ECHO then put 7-way plug back into car  (this enables Backup Camera)
    o Crank DOWN (CCW) A-Frame Jack (raises Jack Post away from ground / stow Red Cone) 

+++ Back into assigned Campsite +++

    o Level side-to-side
      - Use one or more leveling pads (and attached Chock Block)
      - May take several attempts
    o Set (4) Chock Blocks  

Unhitch Trailer 
    o Un-Pin and slide Ball Lock to unlocked position   (stow pin atop Propane Tank)
    o Crank UP (CW) A-Frame Jack until it is above the Ball 

    o Disconnect 7-Way connection
    o Disconnect Safety Chains
    o Disconnect Breakaway Cord

    +++ Pull Tow Vehicle away a few feet +++

    o Level front-to-back    (using A-Frame Jack w/Red Cone)

    o Remove Hitch from Tow Vehicle / Store on rear bumper of TT
    o Set Stabilizers        (return crank handle to storage compartment)

Inside Tow Vehicle
    o Turn OFF Backup Camera 
    o Turn OFF TPMS
    o Turn OFF Tow Vehicle MARKER lights (set Headlights back to Automatic)
    o Unplug APRS

 
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       OPENING UP
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    o Flip out Door Hand Rail / Unlock Door / fold out and setup Stairs

Test POWER at Post for wiring errors
    o Turn OFF breaker at Campground Power Post
    o Connect Power Cable to Power Post  (but NOT connected to TT)
    o Turn ON Breaker at Power Post
      (Verify that ONLY the Green LED on cable connector should be lit)

Connect Power 
    o Turn OFF Breaker at Power Post
    o Attach Power Cable to Twist Lock on TT     
    o Turn ON Breaker at Power Post
      - EMS will take a few seconds before power will be delivered to TT
      - EMS display should indicate ~120 volts and "E0" for no wiring errors

Connect Water 
    o Connect water hose to FILTER to REGULATOR then to Campground spigot
      - Turn ON water spigot
      - Let water run for several seconds to clean out the filter and hose
    o Attach water hose to TT inlet   (using an Elbow w/shutoff)
      - Turn water ON at spigot       (pressure gauge should read ~40 psi)
      - Bleed AIR out of lines in TT  (both Hot and Cold)
    o Turn ON On-Demand Water Heater  (white rocker switch inside heater compartment)
    o Turn ON Propane at Tank 

    --- Turn ON Air Conditioner             (if necessary)
    --- Turn ON Furnace / Electric Heater   (if necessary)
    --- Set out chairs / tables
    --- Open the awning             (if no heavy rain or heavy winds)
    --- Set up Picnic Table / Pop-Up Gazebo
    + Re-scan ATSC channels on TV   (ATSC Antenna must be turned ON)
    + Set up HAM antennas


 
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       PACKING UP
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    [ See INTERIOR and EXTERIOR procedures, above... ]

 
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       HITCH HOOKUP
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    [ See HITCH HOOKUP and TOW VEHICLE procedures, above... ]

 
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       DUMP STATION
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Procede to Dump Station 
    o Empty Black Water    (up to 20 gals, *IF* it was used)
    o Empty Gray Water     (up to 20 gals, which will rinse the waste hose)
    o Empty Potable Water  (up to 30 gals)