{"id":11977,"date":"2024-01-22T15:44:46","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T22:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=11977"},"modified":"2025-05-02T09:56:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T16:56:39","slug":"rv-setup-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/rv-setup-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete RV Setup Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>You&rsquo;ve finally arrived at your favorite campground, and you&rsquo;re ready to set up your home away from home.<\/em> Setting up camp doesn&rsquo;t have to be cumbersome. In fact, with an RV setup checklist, it can be a smooth ride that takes you from <em>travel mode<\/em> to <em>camp life <\/em>in an instant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, how exactly you set up your campsite is up to you. You may decide to add some notes to this checklist, and that&rsquo;s fine by us. Make it your own!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This checklist hits the major points that every RVer needs to take care of<em> before the relaxation begins.  <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"your-essential-rv-setup-checklist\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your Essential RV Setup Checklist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"RV setup checklist being marked off on a clipboard\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/j3uZTAKeIZuFyAO8HEd64MiNnSDVcc3s-e2Mqwe0eKNXVDDJORndAowXai8Mr-LH7loqXrYIYILGFAXpUJW1W0qbLyPKJYXWgal4cAw-d17ZJ7x_92EFcB3hmTPtCgOVN-ykGEky0C2W_PJwNNd3Hj0\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Forming a habit of adhering to a systematic setup process helps you avoid frustrations and turns this task into a simple, efficient routine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-choose-the-right-spot-for-your-rv\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1: <strong>Choose the Right Spot for Your RV<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you even get to your campsite, <strong>be sure you&rsquo;ve booked the proper campsite for your size and type of RV.<\/strong> <em>Note that not all campsites can accommodate RVs <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/rv-dimensions-length-width-and-height-explained\/\"><em>over 40 feet<\/em><\/a>. Because it&rsquo;s better to be <strong><em>safe<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>than <strong><em>sorry<\/em><\/strong>, check with the campground to confirm your spot will fit your camper. While you&rsquo;re at it, you&rsquo;ll also want to check the distance to hook-ups (and other site amenities).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Confirm campsite dimensions with the campground<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Confirm distance to hookups<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <div class=\"control\">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;overrideTitle=RV%20Storage&amp;storing=RV\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.2'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n\t\t    <header>\r\n\t\t      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-rv-storage\">How Neighbor is changing RV storage<\/h2>\r\n\t\t    <\/header>\r\n\t\t    <section>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t          <\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Renters save 30-50% on RV storage, on average. 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Neighbor makes it easy.<\/p>\r\n\t\t      <\/div>\r\n\t\t    <\/section>\r\n\t\t    <footer>\r\n\t\t      <button>Search nearby RV Storage <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t        <\/svg>\r\n\t\t      <\/button>\r\n\t\t    <\/footer>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t<\/div>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h3 id=\"2-position-your-camper-properly\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2: <strong>Position Your Camper Properly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you first roll into your campsite, the excitement of a new adventure can be electrifying. However, before you start enjoying the RV life, make sure to evaluate your site thoroughly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>First,<\/strong> ask yourself: <em>where are the hookups? <\/em>You&rsquo;ll want to park close enough for your chords and hoses to reach. (While there are extensions you can use, it&rsquo;s easier not to.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Next, are there obstructions that might get in the way of your slide-outs and awnings?<\/em> Avoid those when backing up.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When parking, you want to find the flattest spot that&rsquo;s within reach of the hookups (and far enough away from any obstacles).&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need help parking your camper, check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/parking-trailer-on-sloped-driveway\/#:~:text=Adjust%20the%20stabilizer%20jacks%20to,your%20stabilizers%20to%20sit%20on.\">this<\/a> out. In the meantime, be sure to check off these to-dos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Assess your site<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Locate hookups and potential obstacles<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Find flat ground<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Park your RV<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-secure-and-level-your-rv\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3: <strong>Secure and Level Your RV<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&rsquo;ve parked, you need to break out the RV chocks (Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/campaddict.com\/rv-wheel-chocks\/\" target=\"_blank\">this list of 2024&rsquo;s best RV wheel chocks<\/a>). <strong>These handy plastic accessories keep your trailer or camper from accidentally rolling away<\/strong>&ndash;with you still inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Pro tip: <\/em><\/strong><em>For dual axle trailers, <\/em><strong><em>X-chocks <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/balrvproducts.com\/product\/standard-x-chock\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>like these<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> are best<\/em><\/strong><em>. Place them between the two sets of wheels, and they&rsquo;ll prevent the trailer from rolling forward or backward.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Be sure to place your chocks in front of and\/or behind your wheels before you disconnect your trailer from the tow vehicle.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Then, lower the stabilizing jacks and level your camper front to back and side to side.<\/strong> <em>(From one RVer to another, do yourself a favor and <\/em><strong><em>keep a yard or meter level in your pass-through storage<\/em><\/strong><em> for easy access).&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The longer level works best<\/strong> because it tells the continuity of the length of the level, whereas a shorter level can only tell you the continuity of that smaller length.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&rsquo;s how to level your camper properly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Position wheel chocks<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Place support blocks<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Disconnect the trailer<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Lower the stabilizer jacks<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Level the camper<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-hookup-your-camper\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4: <strong>Hookup Your Camper<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&rsquo;ve leveled your RV, it&rsquo;s time to <strong>connect your lifelines<\/strong>. That&rsquo;s your water and electrical connections (and sewage and propane, where applicable).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&rsquo;s start with the power cords. <strong>Here&rsquo;s how to connect to power:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Before plugging in, <strong>switch off the breaker<\/strong> at the power supply box to protect against electrical surges.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Plug a surge protector<\/strong> into the pedestal&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Plug in the RV power cord&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Switch on the pedestal breaker <\/strong>and check the power<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To hook up your RV&rsquo;s water supply, you will need to<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Use a drinking-water-safe hose.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>If you prefer,<strong> install an inline filter<\/strong> to ensure the water is safe and flowing properly.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Connect the hose <\/strong>to the campground&rsquo;s water supply hookup.&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When hooking up your RV to the sewer, follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Connect your RV sewer hose to the waste outlet<\/strong> on your RV. Then, connect the other end to the campsite&rsquo;s sewer connection.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Open both the black and gray water discharge valves.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that your RV is secured and your essential lifelines are connected to shore power, you have the option of <strong>dividing your checklist into two parts for a more efficient setup<\/strong>. <em>One person can work on the interior setup, while the other can focus on the exterior setup.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;overrideTitle=RV%20Storage&amp;storing=RV\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"save-up-to-1200-year-on-rv-storage-parking\">Save up to $1,200\/year on RV storage &amp; parking<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Search in your area\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h3 id=\"5-interior-setup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5: <strong>Interior Setup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your RV is secured, unfold the stairs and walk inside. Naturally, some things may have shifted during the journey. Fix what has fallen out of place and then proceed with the following&hellip;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Check water and electricity <\/strong>to make sure they&rsquo;re functioning properly<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Extend the bump outs. <\/strong>After ensuring there are no obstacles and extending the bump outs, set up <\/em>any furniture that was<em> folded and secured during travel, such as the dining table, chairs, or foldable bunk beds.&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Power on essential appliances<\/em>.<\/strong> Namely the coffee maker.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Distribute\/rearrange any gear that was packed over the axles<\/strong>, moving it to the proper rooms <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Check electrical connections <\/em>to entertainment centers<\/strong> that may have come loose during travel.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Connect your router or extender for internet access<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/rv-upgrades\/\">Technology can greatly enhance your camping experience<\/a>. From providing entertainment to keeping you connected, it&rsquo;s important to ensure your tech equipment is functioning properly.&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Check the battery voltage<\/strong> on the control panel<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Troubleshoot converters and inverters<\/strong> as needed<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, the amount of indoor setup depends on your RV and your style. You may want to add &ldquo;open windows,&rdquo; &ldquo;organize shower door,&rdquo; &ldquo;unpack belongings,&rdquo; or &ldquo;make beds&rdquo; to your set-up checklist&ndash;but that&rsquo;s, ultimately, up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-create-your-outdoor-space\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6: <strong>Create Your Outdoor Space<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you&rsquo;ve parked and hooked up your RV utilities. But now it&rsquo;s time to set up a comfortable outdoor living area, <em>perfect for unwinding post-adventure.<\/em> Outdoor furniture not only adds a comfort element&ndash;but also gives you extra storage space and allows you to inject your own personal style into your campsite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: If you&rsquo;re in an area that is prone to severe weather, you may need to break down your outdoor living room quickly. To prepare for any incidents of severe weather, keep your pass-through storage available for your exterior accessories. Easy access to your pass-through storage will make the take-down process easy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Protect yourself from the elements:<\/strong> <em>If your camper doesn&rsquo;t have an awning, there are several pop-up canopies and tents that you can extend over your outdoor dining spaces and use as conversation areas. Some of these canopies come with mosquito netting, too (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Quictent-Silvox-Instant-Folding-Waterproof\/dp\/B07BHLK1F1\" target=\"_blank\">this one<\/a>), which is a huge plus if you plan on camping in the south.&nbsp;<\/em>Many RVs come with the option of adding an awning to one side.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Roll out the welcome mat: <\/strong>Having a large outdoor rug defines your space and reminds people to wipe their feet before coming inside, cutting down on the dirt that enters your camper.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set up your camp chairs and end table<\/strong> for afternoon drinks. If you&rsquo;re the creative type, you might want to bring a hammock along for all of your outdoor reading and sketching.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add outdoor lighting:<\/strong> Should you need extra outdoor lighting, consider hanging a string of warm lights. Keeping the lighting warm allows your eyes to adjust to the darkness more easily.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-invite-the-neighbors-over\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7: <strong>Invite the Neighbors Over!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&rsquo;re all set! With your RV fully set up, it&rsquo;s time to shift focus to one of the most enjoyable aspects of RV camping&hellip;your neighbors!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Camping means living in close quarters with other folks who enjoy swapping stories over the campfire <em>(almost as much as you do).<\/em> You get to know each other over a few days or weeks. With each campfire conversation, you&rsquo;ll grow closer. Before long, you&rsquo;ll realize that we&rsquo;re not all that different from each other.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"but-what-about-breaking-camp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>But What about Breaking Camp?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well, if you look back through our checklist, you&rsquo;ll notice it&rsquo;s not just an RV setup checklist. It functions as both an RV setup <strong><em>and<\/em><\/strong> take take-down checklist. All you have to do is read it in reverse with special attention to a few areas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Double-check all hatches<\/strong> to be sure they&rsquo;re secured for travel &ndash; including your shower doors.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>If you don&rsquo;t want your air conditioner running on battery power, be sure it&rsquo;s switched off.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>After shutting off the water, <strong>turn on your faucets to remove the excess.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Dump gray water<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Dump sewage at the dump station<\/strong> on your way out, if necessary.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When breaking down camp, you may want to draft up a separate checklist. 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