Judi wrote:Can anyone tell me if there is a checklist to hitching a 5th posted somewhere on this site? I realize that each person's checklist is different from the next person, but if I had an example of someone's list that would be great. It may be posted on here already but I just dont really know where to look. Thank you very much!
Although I say use one mine is mental so let's see how I do others jump in and find my oversights or forgot to types!
1. Visual check that when hitch lever slid in it did not high hitch and positive engagement was accomplished.
2. Ensure Electrical connector and brake pull cable connected.
3. Bring jacks up 2 inches, all weight off. From inside truck lock trailer brakes manually and attempt forward movement of truck, bring jacks fully up.
4. Turn on emergency flashers and parking lights, do a walk around to check all lights on trailer are working.
5. Turn off both flashers and parking lights and do another walk around to ensure antenna down. awning secured, steps up, walk up handle folded, chocks removed, all hook-ups disconnected, and 3 dogs/1 wife in truck, and all jacks are up. Look both up & down and take your time!
6. Do another walk around while thinking about all the inside duties also. TVs secured, dining chairs and lounge chairs secured, all sliding doors secured, slides in, etc,
Take it for a few miles then pull over and check things while doubting yourself the first few times. Best to have both parties questioning each other when there are 2. Not uncommon here for wife to ask Did you check the lights? or Is the hitch locked? Not uncommon for me to ask if all furniture secured? or if all movable art work removed from walls?
More checklists are available doing a search on trailerlife.com and other sites. Don't trust just me! Search out more information, knowledge and expeience are key to happy camping! If you get the knowledge experience will work its way in! Enjoy!