bubbapalmer1 Report post Posted February 19, 2020 Brand new to all this. Finally Retired. Â đ Â Lifelong camper but 1st RV. Couple of practice trips and watching you tube videos convinced me I should have a written checklist for set-up and for take-down. Know where I might find one I can print off? Just joined FMCA per you tube recommendations. Looking forward to your help throughout our adventures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickandlois Report post Posted February 19, 2020 1 hour ago, bubbapalmer1 said: Brand new to all this. Finally Retired. Â đ Â Lifelong camper but 1st RV. Couple of practice trips and watching you tube videos convinced me I should have a written checklist for set-up and for take-down. Know where I might find one I can print off? Just joined FMCA per you tube recommendations. Looking forward to your help throughout our adventures. Welcome to the FMCA Forum and the learning curve we all have been on. Some members have owned more then one over the years and each time we change coaches, it starts the whole learning process over.. LOL The list can very, Kind of depends on the Make, Model and year. Could you post That information and then you will get some information relevant to the coach. Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 19, 2020 Welcome to the Family! đ As off yesterday, coach #18, since 1967! As Rich said, I'm now on a new learning curve with a new Make, Model, Multiplex, engine, etc! So, in order to help you, we need to know what you got.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted February 19, 2020 bubba, Welcome to the Forum. There is so much more to FMCA than just the Forum. There are Chapter you may join were you meet and make lifelong friends. Chapters are the backbone of FMCA. There are the benefits such as the FMCAssist program, the tire programs, fuel discount card, WIFI connections and so much more. Here is a short list that you will add to as you go. If you get it out to use and hook up, unhook it and store it back where you got it (so you can find it the next time). Check the roof, if you put it up make sure to put it down before moving. Jacks that go down to level must go up to travel. Most of us learn every time we go out . When something goes wrong it will go on your checklist. So go and enjoy the best is yet to come. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted February 19, 2020 Welcome to the forums bubba! Begin with this internet search. Download the ones of interest, then modify them to suit your specific requirements. Another source is; Rand McNally RVND GPS has a built-in checklist for setting up and breaking down at a campsite. This GPS is designed especially for large RV's, and designates routing based upon your input for height,weight, length, your preference for interstates, or state highways, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted February 19, 2020 Welcome to the forum. Something You might find useful is the FMCA University. https://www.fmca.com/about-fmca-university  Here is a bunch of videos on many different subjects https://www.fmca.com/fmca-videos The biggest key in setting up or tearing down your campsite is don't get in a hurry and don't get distracted. Any questions let us know. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted February 19, 2020 One thing I do and instruct all of my parker's to do is not try to help a person when they are unhooking or hooking up. Everyone has their own routine and when you try and help you disrupt that routine. It may sound like you don't care but you will be doing them a favor so they won't miss a step. Be a friend, watch and only step in if asked. Just my two cents worth. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted February 20, 2020 Best place to start is in your own driveway for a week. Write down everything that you have to go to the house for, then make a list, then condense it so that you will not overload the camper. Another list to make is the setup list to get you started, park, level, let out the awning, put up the TV antenna, you will get the picture. Now, when you get ready to depart, work the list in reverse order. You will learn how to refine this list, just remember, if you put something out or up while setting up, you will need to do opposite when departing, this includes the electric cord, water hose, and sewage. I find very few do everything in an exact order, so will be best to make your own list. Happy trails and tales, Kay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 1 hour ago, kaypsmith said: Best place to start is in your own driveway for a week. Write down everything that you have to go to the house for, then make a list, then condense it so that you will not overload the camper. Starting in your driveway is great advise. Once you make a list of things you need, work the list. You don't want to be looking for the corkscrew when you forgot it last time. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted February 20, 2020 18 hours ago, hermanmullins said: One thing I do and instruct all of my parker's to do is not try to help a person when they are unhooking or hooking up. Everyone has their own routine and when you try and help you disrupt that routine. It may sound like you don't care but you will be doing them a favor so they won't miss a step. Be a friend, watch and only step in if asked. Just my two cents worth. Herman Absolutely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
