The list below is more of a guide rather than an absolute must. Checking everything for every trip would be somewhat over the top, however skimming down the list may remind us of something we have forgotten or needs doing.
Many of the items on this list mirror what is on the service schedules. for which we hope to get an app, (persuade son to write) to assist with, it may be possible to include this list as part of that program, highlighting the jobs that need to be done or are due.
Items below in “Grey” have not been fitted yet.
Pr-trip checklists
Prior to the trip as necessary.
Personal & van documents, (dependent on destination, see snatch bags).
EU medical cover card (E111), (dependent on destination, see snatch bags).
Vaccination status & proof if required. (dependent on destination, see snatch bags).
Travel insurance, (dependent on destination, see snatch bags).
Van insurance, (dependent on destination, see snatch bags).
Equipment & spares list, (dependent on destination).
Water.
Fuel level, (70L + 70L when fitted).
Engine oil level.
Engine coolant level.
Gearbox oil level, (4.5 L).
Brake fluid level.
Power stirring fluid level.
Diff-lock actuators, (with caution, need to be in a safe place for this).
Fuel filters.
Air filter (main).
Air filter, (cyclonic).
Breather pipes.
Shocks.
Tyres presser
Tyres tread.
Screen-wash fluid level, (F & B).
Windscreen wipers, (F, B & spares).
Horn.
Second horn, (with discretion).
Lights, (front).
Sidelights.
Headlights, (dipped).
Headlights, (main).
Headlight direction masks, (fitted if required, temporary).
Dipped light direction, (L or R, when twin headlights are fitted).
Spotlights.
DLRs
Front fog lights.
Front indicator lights.
Front hazard lights, (using indicator lights).
Front high-level hazard lights, (on the roof rack separately switch with back units).
Front light bar, (on the roof rack).
Lights, (rear).
Rear driving lights
Brake lights.
Mid-level brake lights, (top of the rear window on with main brake lights).
Rear indicator lights.
Rear mid-level indicator lights, (top of the rear window on with main indicator lights).
Rear hazard lights, (using indicator lights).
Rear mid-level hazard lights, (top of the rear window on with main hazard lights).
Rear high-level hazard lights, (on the roof rack, separately switch with front units).
DLRs
Rear fog lights.
Reversing lights.
Rear floodlights, (on the roof rack).
Lights (camping, area & internal).
Approach lights.
External side camping lights.
Internal camping lights.
Before leaving
Camera system.
The mains power disconnected.
Side hatch closed & locked.
Pop-top lowered and locked.
Awning stowed.
Roof boxes are locked.
Access ladder stowed & locked.
Telescopic flag pole lowered.
Camera/turbine pole lowered.
Front bash plate storage, shut & locked.
Swing-out arm attachments secured.
Swing out arms locked.
Leveling wedges stowed, (not normally used at home).
Tea bags, shuger, milk, & beer stocks are fully replenished.
See, additional sub-list for traveling with grandkids, (sorry still under construction).
(far from complete). To be continued.
On-route checklists
Arrival at (& departure from) campsites.
(checking on arrival should allow time to fix any problems)
Water
Fuel level.
Engine oil level.
Engine coolant level.
Screen-wash fluid level, (F & B).
Air filter, (main).
Air filter, (cyclonic).
Tyre presser.
Tyre tread.
Diff-lock actuators, (with caution, need to be in a safe place for this).
Windscreen wipers, (F & B).
Horns, (with discretion).
Lights, (front).
Sidelights.
Headlights, (dipped).
Headlights, (main).
Headlight direction masks, (fitted if required, temporary).
Dipped light direction, (L or R, when twin headlights are fitted).
Spotlights.
Front indicator lights.
DLRs
Front fog lights.
Front light bar, (on the roof rack).
Lights, (rear).
Rear driving lights
Brake lights.
Mid-level brake lights, (top of rear window).
Rear indicator lights.
Rear mid-level indicator lights, (top of rear window).
Rear hazard lights.
Rear mid-level hazard lights, (top of rear window).
Rear high-level hazard lights, (on the roof rack).
DLRs
Rear fog lights.
Reversing lights.
Rear floodlights, (on the roof rack).
Lights (camping, area & internal).
Approach lights.
External side camping lights.
Internal camping lights.
Departure from campsites.
(All above plus).
Tents, packed & stowed, (if used should be obvious).
Popup loo tent, packed & stowed, (might not be next to van if used ).
Rubbish disposed of, (if facilities are available).
Wast water, disposed of, (if facilities are available).
Side hatch, closed & locked.
Fire-pit dismantled & stowed.
Front bash plate storage, shut & locked.
Pop-top lowered and locked.
Awning stowed.
Freestanding washing lines, dismantled and stowed, (may not be next to the van if used ).
Washing lines fixed to the van are dismantled and stowed.
Roof boxes are locked.
Access ladder, stowed & locked.
Swing-out arm attachments, secured.
Swing out arms, locked.
Telescopic flag pole is lowered, (flags & or kite stowed).
CB flag pole aerial stowed, (if used).
The camera/turbine pole is lowered, (camera & or turbine stowed, if used).
CB aerial socket flag poles removed, (not suitable for motorway or offroad driving).
CB whip aerials installed in their socket, (if needed).
The mains power is disconnected & cable is stowed.
Leveling wedges, stowed.
Drive on the correct side of the road.
(far from complete). To be continued.
On arrival home.
Put the kettle on for tea, (this job may be delegated).
Immobilized van.
Reconnected mains power.
Drain water containers, (if no immediate trip is planned).
Drain waste water container & disinfect, (if no immediate trip is planned).
Start (or continue) planning the next trips, (and drink tea).
if arrival home is late in the day, beer may possibly be substituted for tea.