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1974 Airstream Owners Manual "Pre-Travel Check List".
Interior. 1. Turn off water pump switch. 2. Check battery water level. 3. Close windows and vents. 4. Turn off LP gas to range & oven. 5. Lock all interior cabinet doors. 6. Lock refrigerator doors (seal containers first). 7. Hold down or stack securely all loose, hard, and sharp objects. 8. Fasten sliding & foldette doors. 9. Drain toilet bowl. 10. Turn off interior lights. 11. Secure and lock the main door. 12. Pull up step. Exterior. 1. Disconnect and stow: 1.a. electrical hook-up cord. 1.b. sewer hose hook-up hose (flush out). 1.c. water hook-up hose. 2. Turn off gas line shut-off valve to appliances. 3. Remove and stow leveling jacks and wheel chocks. 4. Check hitch: it must be properly attached: 4.a. shaft pin and lock. 4.b. chains. 4.c. electrical plug. 4.d. break away cable. 4.e. anti-sway bar and 2 pins. 4.f. weight distribution bars and 2 pins. 4.g. ball latch and lock. 4.h. ball tightness. 4.i. hitch head tightness. 5. Awning: 5.a. roll up latch. 5.b. hand screws x2. 5.c. velcro safety straps x2. 6. Fully retract jack. Remove and stow dolly wheel. 7. Check clearance and stop lights. 8. Check lug bolts. 9. Check tires for correct pressure (including spare). 10. Check that TV antenna is pointed forward and dipoles closed. 11. Adjust car/truck mirrors. 12. Pull forward some 50 feet, test brakes (brake controller), and check site for forgotten objects and cleanliness. Home. 1. Leave key with your neighbor (check garage, check camper, feed fish, water plants as needed). 2. Store valuables and important papers in a safe place. 3. Discontinue newspaper, milk, and other deliveries. 4. Ask the US Post Office to hold your mail for you. 5. Arrange with the telephone company for discontinued or 'vacation service'. 6. Arrange care for your pets. 7. Have your lawn, garden, and house plants cared for. 8. Lock all windows and doors securely. Keep shades open for a lived-in look. 9. Cover all food to keep out mice and pests. 10. Eliminate all fire hazards. Place matches in a tin box or glass jar. 11. Store oil, gasoline, and other flammables properly. 12. Destroy all newspapers, magazines, and oily rags. 13. Notify police. 14. Set house alarm. 15. Vacation fish food (or get helper). 16. Car in garage or backyard. 17. Timer with living room lamp. 18. Furnace down / off. 19. Water off? 20. Water heater off? 21. Unplug electrical items (vampires that suck electricity). 22. Garbage, recycling, and/or yard waste bins out for pickup. 23. Pay bills, pay stub into Quicken. 24. Bathe dog, wash kennel. 25. Mow & trim yard. Personal. 1. Automobile insurance to cover you and your family fully. 2. Avoid cash. Use travelers' checks and credit / debit cards. 3. Confirm reservations. 4. Have sunglasses for everyone. 5. Pack cameras and films (extra memory cards & batteries). 6. Make a check list of clothing for everyone, and toilet articles. Motoring Essentials. 1. Display car and trailer registration properly. 2. Carry driver's license. In Canada you will need a non-resident liability insurance card. 3. In Mexico you must have special auto insurance. 4. Carry an extra set of ignition and truck keys in a separate pocket, or in your wallet. 5. Keep an operating flashlight with fresh batteries in the glove compartment. 6. Pack the trunk so that you can reach the tools and spare tire without completely unpacking. 7. Keep share or hard articles securely packed wherever they may be. 8. Do not pack things in the passenger sitting area, you need maximum space for comfort. 9. Wear easy-wash, drip-dry traveling clothes. 10. Do not make your vacation trips a mileage marathon! Stop and relax frequently. 11. Carry a first aid kit. 12. Carry your pet's dish, food, leash, and health and registration papers. |