{"id":10708,"date":"2021-05-28T09:51:44","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T08:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=10708"},"modified":"2026-02-18T13:09:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T13:09:55","slug":"checklists-for-departure-from-home-and-on-route","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=10708","title":{"rendered":"Checklists for departure from home and on-route."},"content":{"rendered":"

The lists below are more of a guide 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<\/a><\/span>. For which we hope to get an app (persuade son to write)<\/em> <\/span> 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.
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Items below in \u201cGrey\u201d<\/span><\/strong> have not been fitted yet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pr-trip checklists<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

 Prior to the trip, as necessary.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Personal & van documents. (dependent on destination, see snatch bags<\/a>).<\/span><\/strong>
EU medical cover card (E111), (dependent on destination, see snatch bags<\/a>).
Vaccination status & proof if required. (dependent on destination, see snatch bags<\/a>).<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/strong>
Travel insurance. (dependent on destination, see snatch bags<\/a>).
Van insurance. <\/span>(dependent on destination, see snatch bags<\/a>). 
<\/span><\/span>Equipment & spares list<\/a>. (dependent on destination).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Water<\/a>.
Fuel level, (70L + 70L when fitted).<\/span><\/strong>
Engine oil level.<\/strong>
Engine coolant level.
Gearbox oil level. (4.5 L).<\/span><\/strong>
Brake fluid level.<\/strong>
Power stirring fluid level.
<\/strong>Diff-lock actuators. (with caution, need to be in a safe place for this).<\/span>
<\/strong>Fuel filters.<\/strong>
Air filter (main).<\/span><\/strong>
Air filter. <\/span>(cyclonic).<\/span>
Breather pipes.
<\/strong>Shocks.
Tyres presser<\/strong>
Tyre tread.
Screen-wash fluid level. (F & B).<\/span>
Windscreen wipers. (F, B & spares).<\/span>
Horn.
Second horn. (Use with discretion).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
Lights<\/em>. (front<\/a>).<\/em><\/span>
    Sidelights.
    Headlights. (dipped).<\/span>
    Headlights. (main).<\/span>
    Headlight direction masks. (fitted if required, temporary).<\/span><\/span>
    Dipped light direction.<\/span> (L or R, when twin headlights are fitted).<\/span><\/strong>
    Spotlights.
    DLRs<\/span>
    Front fog lights.<\/span>
    Front indicator lights.
    Front hazard lights. (using indicator lights).<\/span>
    Front high-level hazard lights. (on the roof rack, separately switch with back units).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
    Front light bar. (on the roof rack).<\/span>
Lights, (rear<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/span>
    Rear driving lights<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
    Brake lights.
    Mid-level brake lights. (top of the rear window with the main brake lights).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
    Rear indicator lights.
    Rear mid-level indicator lights.<\/span> (top of the rear window, with the main indicator lights).<\/span>
    Rear hazard lights. (using indicator lights).<\/span>
    Rear mid-level hazard lights<\/span>. (top of the rear window on with main hazard lights).
    <\/span>Rear high-level hazard lights. (on the roof rack, separately switch with front units).
    D<\/span><\/span>LRs<\/span>
    Rear fog lights.<\/strong>
    Reversing lights.
    Rear floodlights. (on the roof rack).<\/span>
<\/span>Lights (c<\/em>amping, area & internal). <\/em><\/span>
    Approach lights.<\/span>
    External side camping lights.<\/span>
    Internal camping lights.<\/span>
<\/strong>
    Before leaving<\/span>
Camera system.<\/span>
The mains power is disconnected.<\/span>
Side hatch closed & locked.<\/span>
Pop-top lowered and locked.<\/span>
Awning<\/a> stowed.
Roof boxes<\/a> are locked.
Access ladder<\/a> stowed & locked.
Telescopic flag pole<\/a> lowered.
Camera\/turbine pole lowered.<\/span>
Front bash plate storage,<\/a> shut & locked.
Swing-out arm attachments<\/a> secured.
Swing out arms<\/a> locked.
Levelling wedges<\/a> stowed. (not normally used at home).
<\/span>Tea bags, sugar. milk & beer stocks are fully replenished.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

See, additional sub-list for travelling with grandkids<\/a>. (Sorry, still under construction).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      (far from complete). To be continued.<\/span>
<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

On-route checklists<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n


      Arrival at (& departure from) campsites.<\/span>
(Checking on arrival should allow time to fix any problems)<\/span>
Water<\/a>
Fuel level.
Engine oil level.
Engine coolant level.
Screen-wash fluid level. (F & B).<\/span>
Air filter. (main).
Air filter.<\/span> (cyclonic).<\/span>
Tyre presser.
Tyre tread.
Diff-lock actuators. (with caution, need to be in a safe place for this).<\/span>
Windscreen wipers. (F & B).<\/span>
Horns. (with discretion).<\/span>
Lights. (front).<\/em><\/span>
    Sidelights.
    Headlights. (dipped).<\/span>
    Headlights. (main).<\/span>
    Headlight direction masks. (fitted if required, temporary).<\/span>
    Dipped light direction<\/span>. (L or R, when twin headlights are fitted).<\/span>
    Spotlights.
    Front indicator lights.
    DLRs<\/span>
    Front fog lights.<\/span>
    Front light bar. (on the roof rack).<\/span>
<\/span>Lights, (rear).<\/em><\/span>
    Rear driving lights
    Brake lights.
    Mid-level brake lights<\/span>. (top of rear window).<\/span>
    Rear indicator lights.
    Rear mid-level indicator lights. <\/span>(top of rear window).<\/span>
    Rear hazard lights.
    Rear mid-level hazard lights. (top of rear window).<\/span>
    Rear high-level hazard lights. <\/span>(on the roof rack).<\/span>
    DLRs<\/span>
    Rear fog lights.
    Reversing lights.
    Rear floodlights. (on the roof rack).<\/span>
Lights (c<\/span><\/em><\/span>amping, area & internal).<\/span> <\/em>
    Approach lights.<\/span>
    External side camping lights.<\/span>
    Internal camping lights.<\/span>
<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

      Departure from campsites.<\/em><\/span>
(All above plus).<\/span>
Tents<\/a>, packed & stowed, (if used, should be obvious).<\/span>
Popup loo tent, packed & stowed, (might not be next to van if used ).<\/span>
Rubbish disposed of. (if facilities are available).<\/span>
Wastewater is disposed of. (if facilities are available).<\/span>
Side hatch, closed & locked.<\/span>
Fire-pit<\/a> dismantled & stowed. (if used).<\/em><\/span>
Front bash plate storage,<\/a> shut & locked.
Pop-top lowered and locked.<\/span>
<\/em>Awning stowed<\/a>. (if used, should be obvious but).<\/span>
Freestanding washing lines, dismantled and stowed, (may not be next to the van if used ).<\/span>
Washing lines fixed to the van are dismantled and stowed. (if used).<\/em><\/span><\/span>
Roof boxes<\/a> are locked.
Access ladder<\/a>, stowed & locked.
Swing-out arm attachments<\/a>. secured.
Swing out arms<\/a>, locked.
Telescopic flag pole<\/a> is lowered, (flags & or kite stowed).<\/span>
<\/em>CB flag pole aerial stowed. (if used)<\/span><\/span>.<\/span>
<\/em>The camera\/turbine pole is lowered. (camera & or turbine stowed, if used).<\/em><\/span>
<\/span>CB aerial socket flag poles<\/a> removed. (not suitable for motorway or off-road driving).
CB whip aerials<\/a> installed in their socket. (if needed).<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/strong>
The mains power is disconnected & the cable is stowed. (if used).<\/em><\/span><\/span>
<\/em>Levelling wedges<\/a>, stowed. (if used).<\/em><\/span>
Drive on the correct side of the road.<\/span>
<\/strong><\/p>\n

      (far from complete). <\/em><\/strong>To be continued.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

     On arrival home.<\/span>
<\/em>Put the kettle on for tea. (This job may be delegated).<\/span>
Immobilise the van.
<\/em>Reconnected mains power.
Drain water containers.  (if no immediate trip is planned).
<\/span>Drain the wastewater container & disinfect.<\/span>  (if no immediate trip is planned).<\/span>
<\/strong>Start (or continue)<\/span> planning the next trips. (and drink tea).<\/span>
If arrival home is late in the day, beer may possibly be substituted for tea.<\/em><\/span>
<\/strong><\/p>\n

Categorie link pages:-<\/strong>
       The Beasts travels.<\/a>
                  Trip planning & logistics.<\/a>  
                            Checklists for departure from home and on-route.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks for reading.
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