Arrival at Campsite

Assess pitch for slope, hookup points, and hazards

Consider wind direction, sun position, and access to facilities

Position caravan on pitch

Door away from prevailing wind if possible

Check side-to-side level with spirit level

Place levelling ramps if needed and drive onto them

Always drive forward onto ramps, never reverse

Apply handbrake once level Safety-critical

Chock wheels on both sides Safety-critical

Essential on any slope

Confirm caravan handbrake is applied Safety-critical

Lower jockey wheel to firm ground contact Safety-critical

Disconnect 13-pin electrical plug

Disconnect breakaway cable from towbar

Raise hitch coupling release lever Safety-critical

Wind jockey wheel to lift hitch off towball Safety-critical

Drive tow car away from caravan

Adjust front-to-back level with jockey wheel

Lower all four corner steadies until firm contact Safety-critical

Do not overtighten; steadies stabilise, they do not lift

Ensure caravan consumer unit / RCD is off Safety-critical

Fully uncoil EHU cable Safety-critical

Never leave coiled; heat buildup causes fire risk

Connect EHU cable to caravan inlet first Safety-critical

Always connect to caravan before bollard

Connect EHU cable to site bollard

Switch on caravan RCD / consumer unit

Test RCD by pressing test button Safety-critical

RCD should trip when tested, then reset

Fill fresh water container at service point

Connect water supply to caravan inlet

Ensure all drain-down valves are closed

Switch on water pump

Prime cold water by running each tap until flow

Start from the tap furthest from the inlet

Prime hot water by running each hot tap

Expect gurgling as air purges from the system

Check for leaks under sinks and under caravan

Position grey waste container under outlet

Open gas cylinder valve

Turn on interior gas isolation valve

Test hob briefly to confirm gas flow

Check for a clean blue flame

Switch on fridge

Mains electric preferred when on hookup

Switch on water heater

Only after water system is confirmed full

Switch on space heating if needed

Deploy caravan entry step

Set up outdoor furniture

Prepare toilet cassette with chemicals

Add blue chemical per instructions and top with water

Test smoke alarm Safety-critical

Test carbon monoxide alarm Safety-critical

Note fire point location and emergency numbers

Verify all systems: kettle, hot water, fridge, toilet