Check List

 Take Off Check List

I pinched this from the Wandering Bird, but we can modify along the way as needed


Exterior Check List

  1. Fill Water
  2. Empty dump tub
  3. Empty rubbish
  4. Hatch Down
  5. Toilet closed
  6. Camera down
  7. Exterior storage locked.
  8. Heating and Main switch off. 
  9. Gas cylinder off and locked.
  10. Power cable disconnected and away.
  11. Water hose disconnected and away.
  12. Awning away 
  13. Full walk around van to visual check - all
  14. Windscreen clean
  15. Tyres - visual inspection & pressure check if necessary
  16. All lights working
  17. Red/ white sign in place if needed
  18. Wiper blades
  19. Remember chocks blocks under wheels/ legs
  20. Where will we fill diesel


Interior Check List

  1. All blinds up and all hatches closed.
  2. Router to 12v
  3. Secure the kitchen - stop all rattles, nothing can move, all closed up
  4. Secure fridge, microwave, stove
  5. Secure books/ keys/ loose items
  6. Secure bathroom toilet, no items that can fall, roll, etc
  7. Secure cupboard in bathroom
  8. Test Tom Tom is going, test the 360 view camera is working.
  9. Put away TV, laptops, Ipads, cameras, (get ready for charging)
  10. Water and snacks easily accessible in cab
  11. Maybe a hot drink to go...in travel cup

Before going anywhere

  1. Have the above been done
  2. Have we picked up levelling blocks
  3. Empty grey waste over drain
  4. Empty toilet
  5. Dispose of rubbish inappropriate bins
  6. Fill water tank.
  7. Checkout / return keys if staying at a park
  8. Check fuel level



In the cab

  1. Vignette/ toll pass


Document Needed
  • Drivers licence (An international driver’s licence isn’t required)
  • Vehicle insurance - Green card
  • Vehicle registration document and V5 logbook
  • Passport

Equipment Needed
  • Reflective Vest
  • Warning Triangle
  • Beam Deflectors

Ford Assistance Abroad (Europe)

The call numbers are : 0080088776611 or 0033426298781



Notes for further blogs
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