Departure from Campsite

Secure all loose items in cupboards and on surfaces Safety-critical

Heavy items at floor level near axle; light items in overhead lockers

Close and latch all cupboard doors and drawers Safety-critical

Lock fridge door with transit catch

Switch fridge to 12V mode or off for short journeys

Latch oven door and clear items from hob

Close toilet cassette blade valve

Close and latch all windows Safety-critical

Close and lock all rooflights and skylights Safety-critical

Rooflights blow open at speed, causing damage and road debris

Secure blinds and fly screens

Retract TV antenna to travel position Safety-critical

Secure table in travel position or stow

Close and latch internal doors

Lock habitation door from outside Safety-critical

Empty toilet cassette at disposal point

Rinse cassette and add fresh chemical before replacing

Empty grey water container at disposal point

Drain or reduce fresh water for transit

Draining reduces transit weight and improves handling

Turn off water pump

Stow all water hoses and containers

Pack Aquaroll, Wastemaster, and hoses securely

Turn off gas at the cylinder valve Safety-critical

Then turn off interior gas taps to purge remaining gas in lines

Switch off consumer unit / RCD Safety-critical

Disconnect EHU cable from site bollard first Safety-critical

Always disconnect supply end first to avoid trailing a live cable

Disconnect EHU cable from caravan inlet

Coil and stow EHU cable

Ensure cable is dry before coiling

Pack away outdoor furniture and accessories

Tables, chairs, mats, windbreaks

Retract or stow the caravan step Safety-critical

Close and lock all external locker doors Safety-critical

Walk pitch perimeter for forgotten items

Check for pegs, ropes, chocks, levelling blocks

Apply caravan handbrake firmly Safety-critical

Lower jockey wheel and lock in place Safety-critical

Wheel must make firm ground contact

Raise all corner steadies fully Safety-critical

Verify each one is completely retracted

Reverse car to align towball under hitch

Use an assistant for guidance

Raise hitch coupling lever to open Safety-critical

Lower coupling onto towball with jockey wheel Safety-critical

The coupling lever should click downward when seated

Verify coupling indicator shows green Safety-critical

If not green, the coupling is not properly engaged

Test coupling by lifting car rear with jockey wheel Safety-critical

Car rear should lift slightly, confirming weight transfer

Attach breakaway cable to towbar Safety-critical

Enough slack for articulation but not dragging on ground

Retract and stow jockey wheel fully Safety-critical

Trailing jockey wheel is a common and dangerous oversight

Connect 13-pin electrical plug Safety-critical

Insert and turn 90 degrees until it clicks

Test all road lights with an assistant Safety-critical

Indicators, brakes, tail lights, fog, reverse, number plate

Remove wheel chocks Safety-critical

Release caravan handbrake Safety-critical

Release only when all connections are verified

Fit and adjust towing mirrors on both sides Safety-critical

Legal requirement when caravan is wider than tow vehicle

Walk around the entire caravan for final check Safety-critical

Steadies up, step retracted, doors locked, no trailing cables

Check underneath for trailing cables or hoses Safety-critical

Visual check of tyre condition and pressure Safety-critical

Verify wheel nuts are tight Safety-critical

Use torque wrench if not recently checked

Final scan of pitch for forgotten items

Levelling ramps, chocks, pegs, water containers