checklists

[station71]

Hi everyone

Can you point me in the direction of some checklist for what to store in my tent trailer.

Cheers
Al

[wavery]

Hi everyone

Can you point me in the direction of some checklist for what to store in my tent trailer.

Cheers
Al

It's funny that you should bring that up right now. My wife and I are currently designing our own check lists. I say "lists" because we have realized that we need one for getting the trailer ready and hooking it up for towing. Another list for "popping-up" and another list for popping down and getting ready for towing home.

Our first list would include making sure that the essentials are there for each trip IE: fill propane tanks, plug in the camper and turn on fridge, charge batteries, check pressure in tires, porta-potty, generator (and gas), inverter, battery charger, drill and adapter, hand crank, awning mat, Ball leveler, tool kit, firewood etc.

You see.......we are in our (early) 60s and lists like this are becoming essential. We find that every campout, we forget something different. This time we forgot our awning mat and it made beach camping a little less enjoyable . Last time, I forgot my drill motor and had to crank-up by hand (I have a bad shoulder) . One time, we forgot to fill our water tank when we got to the campground and had to carry jugs of water to fill the tanks (we also forgot our collapsible hand truck) :eyecrazy: .

As we design our lists we realize that our lists would not be the same as anyone else's lists. In fact, they may not even be helpful to any other individual camper. Check lists are very individualistic things when it comes to PU camping. Flight checklists might be the same for all airplanes of a certain model but when it comes to camping, no 2 will be even similar. If you would like, you can PM me and I will send you a copy of our lists via a Word document attachment in your email. I doubt it will help, but it may give you some ideas for making your own.

[station71]

HI Wayne

Anything you have would be great. My email address is agg@shaw.ca

Cheers

Al

[Kelly]

Al ~

Here is a link to an old discussion on this topic.  There are some links to checklists there ~ I didn't check to make sure they were still good.

I'm like Wayne ... I have a few different lists.  However, the trailer is packed and ready to go at all times.  The lists are what I need to bring in addition to what is in the trailer.  

Good luck.
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[The Tree Top Inn II]

Hi everyone
 
Can you point me in the direction of some checklist for what to store in my tent trailer.
 
Cheers
Al

Al:  Click on this page http://www.geocities.com/kirkpatrick.geo/camping/ , then go to the very bottom and see "Kirkpatrick family checklist."  It has a link to a Word doc that I think is one of the most complete Pop Up Camping checklists out there.  Have fun, Scott

[wavery]

Al:  Click on this page http://www.geocities.com/kirkpatrick.geo/camping/ , then go to the very bottom and see "Kirkpatrick family checklist."  It has a link to a Word doc that I think is one of the most complete Pop Up Camping checklists out there.  Have fun, Scott

That's not a "checklist". That's a book :p

It has a lot of great ideas in it but it certainly isn't practical. A checklist (IMHO) is something that you use religiously before and after every campout. I can tell you for certain that I would not use that kind of list. Although it may be fun and helpful to put together, it just isn't practical in the real world.

In order for something like a checklist to work, it should be condensed to 1 page or at least 1 page for each person that is assigned certain duties that pertain only to that person. That person should be held accountable for what is on the list.

If the list (in and of itself) becomes a daunting task, it will take all of the fun out of camping and will soon become useless. That's just my opinion.

[TexasCamper]

I found this list.
http://www.msnusers.com/PopUpTrailerCamping/checklists1.msnw

lots more out there.

[TexasCamper]

This is my Camping Journal page that I fill out @ a camp ground sort of a check list. I think it will help if you are new to camping. Good luck

Camping  Journal


Camp Ground:__________________________________________

Dates: ________________________________________________

Reservation Info: _______________________________________

Site number: __________________________________________

Miles traveled: _________________________________________

Site Comments: ________________________________________

Fun things @ Site_______________________________________

Who we camped with: ___________________________________

New Friends @ the park: _________________________________

What we did: __________________________________________

Side trips: _____________________________________________

Remember for next time:_________________________________

Notes:________________________________________________

[station71]

HI everyone

many thanks for all the replies. I now have about 100 pages of checklists which I will scale down to about 3-4 pages hopefully by the end of the summer

happy camping
Al Gilliland

[GrizzlyTaco]

Here's the list I found and use.

KEEP IN TRAILER AT ALL TIMES           last updated: Thu-25-Mar-2004 8:30pm         
Porta-potti (between couch and hutch)    Aluminum Foil    Tools: wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers    
Beer Skins    Coffee Maker + filters    Plastic Baggies    
Big Garbage Bags    Bug Junk    Corkscrew    
Garbage Can & bags    Plastic Clothes Hangers     Large Bowl (for salads, chips, etc.)    
SOS Pads    Camper Manual    Custom Playing Cards!    
AAR, AAR carpet, AAR tarp    Cutting Board    Plastic Zip Tie Wraps    
Thermometer    Cutlery and Utensils (incl. flipper & knives)    Utility Knife    
Matches & Lighters    Biodegradable dish soap    BBQ Utensils    
Handy Dandy Marshmallow Roasting Sticks    Dish Towels    Port-A-Potti chemicals    
Mirror    Broom    J Cloths    
Paper Towels    Flashlights    Graywater jugs (2 Aquatainers)    
Plastic measuring cup    Pen & Paper    Wire brush for friction pads (trailer door storage)    
Pots and pans; frying pan    Plates and Bowls    Fly Swatter    
Spray cleaner (Fantastic)    Deep cycle battery    Crank (in trailer door storage)    
Mosquito Coils    Linens: Sheets/Pillows & Pillow Cases    Clothes Pegs    
Can Opener    Electric mattress pads (leave on beds)    Folding Chairs (4)    
Toasters (electric & stovetop)    Toilet Paper    Ceramic heater, fan    
Camping table    Comforters (2)    Extra blankets (under dinette)    
Canoe Paddles (behind couch for travel)    Freshwater funnel (dinette bench)    Rechargeable lantern    
Fishing rods (behind couch for travel)    Outside stove (dinette bench)    GMRS/FRS Radios    
Awing Poles (behind couch for travel)    Wire brush for friction pads (in trailer door)    Lifejackets (dinette bench)    
Bath Towels    Freshwater container (dinette bench)    2 Hammocks (dinette bench)    
12V emergency light    BBQ (dinette bench)    Battery operated lanterns (two kids, one big one)    
Kids board games (porta potti cabinet)    Outside Shower Stall    Weatherradio    
        
STORAGE BOX FOR TRAILER STUFF (bottom left side of rear of van)         
Extension cord (50' 12 gauge, 15' light duty)    Rope    Lantern, Propane + extra mantles + funnel    
Two Wheel Chocks    Axe    Kryptonite cable lock    
Air compressor    Trailer tongue lock    Water Hose (50'), Pressure Regulator, Shower Hose    
Towing mirrors    30A adapters (two, one for each direction)    Clothesline    
Graywater drain    Aquatainer dumping hose    Deep cycle battery charger    
BAL Leveller    Hammer    Portable BBQ propane tanks    
Windsock    tongue jack         
Green toolbox: plastic ties, BAL wrench, GOOP, guy ropes, pegs, velcro, grommet kit, wrenches, spare bubble level    
             
STORAGE BOX FOR PLAY STUFF (bottom right side of rear of van)         
Fishing gear    Helmets, gloves, repair kit, shorts    Canoe: bailer, rope, whistle, paddles    
Hiking shoes/boots    Beach toys    Football, Ball Gloves, Ball, Skipping Ropes    
Frisbee, Soccer Ball       Misc. other kids toys    
             
OTHER              
Two Cell Phones & chargers    Four mountain bikes (on top of trailer)    PowerChill cooler    
"Extreme" cooler    Binoculars, whistle, compass     Day pack    
Batteries (AA & D Cell)    Guitar (old one or 3/4 size)    Powerchill cooler converter    
Camcorder, digital camera    Swim goggles    Blankie    
Books    DVDs    Colouring books & crayons    
Laptop incl. docking station for van    headphones, Y-connector    CD players and CDs    
First Aid Kit (one in van)    In van: duct tape, circuit tester, hitch grease, oil, spare bulbs, fuses, hitch pins, spare set of keys    
     
PERSONAL ITEMS (in Sterilite drawers in trailer)         
Brush/Comb    Shirts    Band Aids    
Hair Dryer & Curling Iron    Jackets     Sandals    
Toothbrush & toothpaste    Sweater     Watch    
Biodegradable Shower Soap    Hat    Running shoes    
Kleenex    Gloves    Shades    
Small bag to carry shower stuff    Rain coat & pants    Rubber boots    
Reading    Socks    Jeans    
Shampoo & Conditioner    Underwear    Camping pants    
Sun Screen    Bathing suit    Tylenol    
Water shoes    Shorts    Misc. medicine etc.    
             
COLD WEATHER GEAR (OPTIONAL; in Sterilite drawers and/or clothes box in van)         
Sweaters    Hats    Long Underwear    
Gloves    Fall or Ski jackets         
             
FOOD              
     Staples         
Coffee    Sugar    Vegtable Oil    
Hot Chocolate    Salt & pepper; spices    Non Dairy Creamer    
Jam (raspberry, no lumps!)    Bread    BBQ Sauce    
Ketchup    Mayonnaise    Marinating Sauce    
Syrup    Relish    Salad Dressing    
Mustard    Peanut butter    Cinnamon    
     Meat         
Luncheon meat    Hotdogs & buns    Bacon    
Hamburger & buns    Steak    Sausages    
Pork sirloin    Chicken         
     Fruits & Veggies         
Canteloupe    Potatoes    Lettuce    
Tomatoes    Peppers (red,  green)    Carrots    
Cucumbers    Corn on the Cob    Bananas (not in mosquito season!)    
Onions    Green Beans    Apples    
Oranges    Kiwi    Grapes    
Watermellon    Peaches    Pears    
Plums    Strawberries         
     Dairy         
Pudding/Yogurt    Eggs    Milk (skim & lactose free)    
OJ    Margarine/Butter    Sour Cream    
Cheese            
     Snacks         
Coolers    Marshmallows    Pretzels    
Cookies    Nacho chips    Chips    
Crackers    Salsa    Popcorn    
Trail Mix    Beer    Wine    
Drinking Boxes    Soft drinks    Doritos    
     Other         
Beans    Pancake mix    Fajita shells    
KD    Noodles    Bagels    
Spaghetti    Alphagetti    Soup    
Spaghetti sauce    After-dinner fancy drinks (liquors, etc.)

[wavery]

OMG......we just spent an hour going over kirkpatrick's checklist.

We gleaned a lot of good stuff from it but it didn't include everything that pertained to "US".

I'm about to pass out, just going over his list to augment our list. It was great and I appreciate all of the effort that was put into his list to suite everyone but it was exhausting just to read it all :p . I guess that must pertain to the aging process :J .

[cobbs1]

I think the Kirkpatrick's must be as OCD as me!!  
This looks like something I would do!
I found lots of lists this spring and have made our own (smaller) lists.  The one thing I did not do was a "set-up" and "take-down" lists. I'm finding that we need the take-down checklist (like a flight check list) because we are usually very tired by that point and keep forgetting things.  We have had zero problems setting up, but there is always one thing during take-down that we have to stop and think through.
 
For me, one of the fun parts of anticipating a trip is working out the grocery list and packing list and stuff.  It helps me get through work the week before and look forward to camping.
 
Have fun!
A