TOWING YOUR AIRSTREAM

 

SUGGESTED PRE-TRAVEL CHECK LIST

11.

Adjust tow vehicle mirrors.

 

 

 

12.

Pull forward some 50 ft., test brakes, and check site for forgotten

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Interior

 

 

objects and cleanliness.

1.

Turn off water pump switch

NOTICE! CHECK WHEEL LUGS

 

 

2.

Check battery water level

On first trip, tighten wheel lugs at start and at 10, 25, and 100 miles. Tighten to

 

3.

Close windows and vents

manufacturer’s specification. There after, check wheel lugs before each trip, after

 

4,

Lock all interior cabinet doors.

excessive braking, and following winter storage.

5.Latch refrigerator door. (Seal containers first.)

6.

Hold down or stack securely all loose, hard and sharp objects

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7.Fasten sliding and foldette doors

8.

Drain toilet bowl,

1.

Leave house key with your neighbors

9.

Turn off interior lights.

2,

Valuables and important papers should be stored in a safe place.

10.

Set table in upright position

3,

Newspaper, milk and other deliveries should be discontinued.

11.

Pull up or retract step.

4,

Ask the Post Office to hold your mail for you

12.

Lower blinds.

5.

Arrange with the telephone company for discontinued or “vacation service”

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Secure and lock main door

6.

Arrange care for your pets

 

 

7.

Your lawn, garden and houseplants should be cared for.

Exterior

 

8.

Lock all windows and doors securely. Keep shades open for a lived in look

 

 

9.

Cover all food to keep out mice and insects

1.

Disconnect and slow the electrical hookup cord, the sewer hookup

10.

Eliminate all fire hazards Place matches in a tin box or glass jar

 

hose (flush out), and the water hookup hose.

11.

Store oil, gasoline and other flammables properly.

2.

Turn off gas at LP tanks.

12.

Destroy all newspapers, magazines and oily rags.

3.

Retract stabilizing jacks.

13.

Notify police.

4.Check Hitch: It must be properly attached.

5.Check safety chains and breakaway switch cable.

6.Fully retract jack. Remove and stow jack stand or wood block.

7.Check clearance and stoplights.

8.Check lug nuts.

9.Check tires for correct pressure.

10.Check that TV antenna is properly stowed.

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Maytag 2006 owner manual Suggested PRE-TRAVEL Check List, Interior, Exterior