Arrivals Checklist
- Check in at reception
- Make your way to your allocated camp site.
- You will probably have to reverse into your spot, so I hope you have done your reversing practice.
- Position your caravan on the pitch, using a ramp under the wheel(s) on one side if it needs levelling
- Apply your caravan handbrake
- Release the load leveller if you have one
- Chock the caravan wheels if you are on a slope
- Lower the jockey wheel and lock it in position
- Disconnect the electrical plug(s) and breakaway cable
- Pull up the hitch-head lever and use the jockey wheel to raise the caravan hitch from the tow ball
- Drive your car away
- Replace the cover on your car’s tow ball
- Adjust the level of your caravan front and rear with the jockey wheel
- Lower the corner steadies
- Connect the mains power cable to the caravan and on to the hook-up point, checking the residual current device (RCD) is working correctly
- Turn on the gas
- Turn on the fridge (to local power or gas)
- Connect fresh water
- Connect the waste water hose
- Add toilet fluids
- Install TV. Set antenna or attach co-axial cable if available tune in channels
- Remove travel packing & Install microwave dish
- Set awning and attach anti flappers or de flapper kit.
- Set up satellite TV (if you have it)
- Enjoy a beer