Trailer PDI Checklist

The invoice matches the agreed model, floor plan, options, and price

The VIN on the unit matches the title and registration paperwork

The weight rating plate showing GVWR and axle ratings is present and legible

Owner's manuals for the unit and all appliances are supplied

Warranty terms and registration for the unit and components are documented

The tire and loading information label is present and correct

All ordered options and upgrades are fitted and accounted for

The siding is free of dents, bubbles, delamination, or color variation

Exterior seams and trim are sealed, straight, and securely fastened

Decals and graphics are aligned with no bubbles or lifting edges

Storage compartment doors open, close, latch, and seal correctly

Entry doors and the screen door align, latch, and lock properly

Slide-outs extend and retract smoothly and seal fully when closed

The awning extends, retracts, and locks without binding or tears

Exterior steps deploy and retract and are secure underfoot

The roof membrane is intact with no tears, bubbles, or punctures

Sealant around vents, antennas, and fixtures is complete and uncracked

Roof-mounted air conditioner shrouds are intact and secure

Vents and skylights open, close, and seal correctly

Gutters and drip rails direct water away from the seams

Tires are new, correctly sized, and inflated to the rated pressure

Lug nuts are torqued to specification on every wheel

Wheel bearings are packed and hubs show no play or overheating

The spare tire, carrier, and jack are present and serviceable

Trailer brakes engage and release correctly with the controller

The coupler matches the hitch and locks securely to the ball

Safety chains and the breakaway cable and switch are fitted and working

The leveling jacks and stabilizers operate smoothly and hold

The 12V battery is charged, secured, and the correct type

Shore power connects and the system powers up on 110V

The converter or inverter charges and supplies power correctly

GFCI outlets trip and reset correctly when tested

All interior and exterior lights operate

All 110V outlets are wired correctly and functional

The breaker panel and fuses are labeled and operational

The fresh water tank fills and the pump builds pressure without leaks

The city water inlet supplies the system without leaks at fittings

Hot and cold water flow at every faucet and the shower

The water heater operates and produces hot water

The toilet flushes and seals without leaking

Gray and black tank valves operate smoothly and seal closed

Tank level indicators read correctly

No leaks are visible under sinks, fittings, or tanks

Propane cylinders are secured and within their certification date

The regulator switches correctly between cylinders

A leak test has been completed on the propane system

The propane leak detector is fitted and functions

Each gas appliance lights and runs on propane

The air conditioner cools and cycles correctly on each setting

The furnace ignites and heats with even airflow from the vents

The refrigerator cools on both power sources

The microwave heats and the turntable operates

The cooktop burners and oven light and heat correctly

The range hood fan and light operate

The water heater operates on both gas and electric where fitted

Cabinet doors and drawers open, close, and latch securely

Countertops and surfaces are free of chips, scratches, or damage

Flooring is laid flat with no gaps, bubbles, or soft spots

Windows open, close, lock, and seal with intact screens

Interior slide rooms operate without rubbing or gaps when closed

Furniture, beds, and dinettes are secure and convert correctly

Blinds, shades, and window treatments operate correctly

The smoke detector is fitted and sounds when tested

The carbon monoxide detector is fitted and functions

The fire extinguisher is present, charged, and accessible

The emergency exit window opens and releases correctly

First aid and emergency information are present where required

The dealer demonstrates the operation of each major system

A walkthrough covers winterizing, dumping, and towing procedures

All identified defects are recorded on a punch list

Outstanding repairs are agreed before acceptance paperwork is signed

The unit is clean and presented ready for delivery