Suggested Hitch-Up Check List

Inside Van   Outside Van
Close - hatches, windows   Push step in
Secure - curtains, blinds, folding door, stove lid.   Door locked, keys removed
Switch Off - 12v lights and pump   Hook in position
Fridge to 12v (not gas)   Gas off at bottle
Fridge door locked   Stoneshield locked
Loose items secured   240 power lead removed and stowed
Secure roof (pop-tops)   Jacks up
    Jockey wheel off
Car   Tyres checked visually
Levelling bars on   TV fittings secured/removed
Safety chain attached   Caravan handbrake off
Mirrors on    
7 pin plug in socket   Heavy Loose Extras
Lights tested to van   Annexe, etc stowed in van forward of axle
Tyres checked visually    
     
Drive 20 metres off site. Stop, return and see what you have missed. Walk around both car and caravan and visually check that all is okay. Final mirror adjustment. Don't forget to return the park keys and get refund, if applicable.

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