Arrival at Campsite

Assess pitch for hazards, hookups, and clearance

Check for overhanging branches, soft ground, room for awning

Position motorhome on pitch

Use reversing camera and assistant if tight

Apply parking brake firmly Safety-critical

Check level side-to-side and front-to-back

Use spirit level or built-in indicator

Level with ramps or levelling system

Chock wheels on both sides Safety-critical

Lower corner steadies or deploy stabiliser jacks

These reduce movement; they do not level the vehicle

Ensure motorhome consumer unit / RCD is off Safety-critical

Fully uncoil EHU cable Safety-critical

Never leave coiled; fire risk from heat buildup

Connect EHU cable to motorhome inlet first Safety-critical

Always connect to vehicle before bollard

Connect EHU cable to site bollard

Use adaptor if connector type differs

Switch on motorhome RCD / consumer unit

Test RCD by pressing test button Safety-critical

RCD should trip when tested, then reset

Fill onboard tank or connect to site water

Use pressure regulator for site water connection

Ensure all drain-down valves are closed

Close all taps

Switch on water pump

Prime cold water by running each tap until flow

Prime hot water by running each hot tap

Check for leaks at all connections

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

Prepare toilet cassette with chemicals

Open roof vents for ventilation

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

Deploy entry step

Set up outdoor furniture