Fifthwheel Use checklist (Arrival Checklist)

Never, ever back trailer without first posting a lookout with radio!

Un-Hitching and Tow Vehicle-Hitching and Tow Vehicle

{short description of image} Pull into site and situate trailer where desired.
{short description of image}Make sure there is room for slides.
{short description of image}Make sure awning can open.
{short description of image}Close enough to utilities.
{short description of image} Level side to side using long 2 by 10 boards under 5er wheels.
{short description of image} Put truck in PARK and apply parking brake.
{short description of image} Chock trailer wheels.
{short description of image} Use the latch and pin holes to lower landing gear close to ground, put 2 x under each side. Add spacers as needed so both sides are the same distance from the ground. You will twist the frame if the landing gear is not even.
{short description of image} Extend landing gear to raise trailer kingpin about 1/8th inch off hitch using landing gear.
{short description of image} Lower the truck tailgate. Disconnect the umbilical cord and breakaway switch cable.
{short description of image} Unlock and unlatch hitch handle, pull out hitch handel until it latches 6 inches out from closed position. If handle sticks, gently put truck in reverse to release pressure on handle.
{short description of image} Carefully drive away from trailer.
{short description of image} Raise truck tailgate when clear of trailer.
{short description of image} Use torpedo level. Adjust trailer fore and aft to level using LANDING GEAR as required.
{short description of image} Extend REAR STABILIAZERS as required.
{short description of image} Disconnect Battery-Landing Gear lead to deactivate landing gear switch.
{short description of image} Release Air from King Pin and set up tripod stabilizer

Exterior

{short description of image} If propane is to be used, TURN ON the gas at BOTH tanks. Verify you don’t see the color red on the manifold, which indicates an empty tank. WAIT about 5 minutes before lighting gas appliances.
{short description of image} Lower TRAILER STEPS.
{short description of image} Check SHORE POWER Voltage (in GREEN) and Polarity (two GREEN LIGHTS) using testers
{short description of image} Connect to shore power, phone, and cable TV if available.
{short description of image} Connect to water using Y valve, pressure regulator and in-line filter. Once water is connected, turn exterior WATER HEATER on/off rocker switch to ON if electric power is desired.

Interior

{short description of image} Open vent, door or window prior to extending slide
{short description of image} Verify VOLTAGE in the GREEN on volt meter prior to starting Air Conditioner!
{short description of image} Turn on furnace or air conditioner as required.
{short description of image} Turn the REFRIGERATOR ON. Set to AUTO – will use electric or LP if no electric.
{short description of image} Leave the water pump OFF unless NOT connected to shore water.
{short description of image} Open water faucets slowly to purge air.
{short description of image} Light HOT WATER HEATER using DSI switch by sink if using gas.

Storage Lot Trailer ChecklistLot Trailer Checklist
Never, ever back trailer without first posting a lookout with radio!

{short description of image} Remove FOOD products.
{short description of image} Open REFRIGERATOR DOOR, CABINET DOORS for ventilation
{short description of image} Wrap CHAIN around kingpin and lock.
{short description of image} Disconnect BATTERY (Remove as required)
{short description of image} Remove Tool Kit and other items as desired.
{short description of image} Verify LP is turned OFF.
{short description of image} LOCK Entrance and Basement DOORS
{short description of image} Lock FW Hitch in truck.
{short description of image} Put on Tires and AC COVERS.

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