Although I have used checklists long before and during my prior car trips, what happened on January 1, 2003, in Tennessee
□Dogs secure in car? Are they OK? □Collars, tags, leashes? □Sweep the campsite thoroughly? □Sweep beyond the camp? □Left anything anywhere else? □ Gear closed/secure in roof rack? □Tie-downs secure in roof rack? □Gas/ Water cans secure? Leaking? □Recovery equipment secure? □Bolts on roof rack secure? □Hi Jack, Pull Pal, Shovel secure? □Belts & hoses OK? □Fluids ok? Oil, antifreeze, brake, wiper □Defender clean? □Everything organized? Trash empty? □Water for dogs □Passenger and rear door secured? □Bolts on door windows secure? □Passenger window locked? □Side mirrors out; side/rear windows secure; □Gas cap on? □Spare tires secure? □Leave anything on hood, bumpers, lights? □Hood mat secure? □Hood step stool secure? □Recovery platform stool secure? | □Front, side, rear lights in order? □Tires full/hot? Any leaks? □Leave anything on the ground? □My door shut completely? □Passenger door shut completely? □Need to check out? □Forget to do anything here? □Forget anything at this stop? □Review maps, Plan for Day? □Log Entry? Check on Deck for: □Glasses (distance, sun, reading)? □Fire extinguisher? Bear spray? □Coffee cup? □Leatherman; compass; mag glass? □Water, water bowl, treats, foodbag? □Cell phone; satellite phone □Voice recorder? □Camera? iPad? Chargers? □Clipboard, maps, directions? □Rain gear handy in back? □Gauges: Gas? Oil? Temp? Brake? □Windshield cleaning fluid ok? □Wallet? □Safety Deposit Box in place? □ WEATHER for today? |
