Trailer PDI Checklist

Use this Trailer PDI Checklist to inspect a new travel trailer or RV before delivery, covering the body, roof, running gear, electrical, plumbing, propane, and appliances.

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Trailer PDI Checklist



Documentation And Identity

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


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2. The VIN on the unit matches the title and registration paperwork


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


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


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5. Warranty terms and registration for the unit and components are documented


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6. The tire and loading information label is present and correct


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7. All ordered options and upgrades are fitted and accounted for


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Exterior Body And Slide-Outs

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


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


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3. Decals and graphics are aligned with no bubbles or lifting edges


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


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


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


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


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8. Exterior steps deploy and retract and are secure underfoot


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Roof And Seals

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


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


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3. Roof-mounted air conditioner shrouds are intact and secure


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4. Vents and skylights open, close, and seal correctly


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5. Gutters and drip rails direct water away from the seams


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Running Gear And Towing

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


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2. Lug nuts are torqued to specification on every wheel


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3. Wheel bearings are packed and hubs show no play or overheating


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


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5. Trailer brakes engage and release correctly with the controller


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6. The coupler matches the hitch and locks securely to the ball


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


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8. The leveling jacks and stabilizers operate smoothly and hold


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Electrical System

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


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2. Shore power connects and the system powers up on 110V


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3. The converter or inverter charges and supplies power correctly


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4. GFCI outlets trip and reset correctly when tested


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5. All interior and exterior lights operate


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6. All 110V outlets are wired correctly and functional


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7. The breaker panel and fuses are labeled and operational


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Water And Plumbing

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


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2. The city water inlet supplies the system without leaks at fittings


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3. Hot and cold water flow at every faucet and the shower


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4. The water heater operates and produces hot water


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5. The toilet flushes and seals without leaking


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6. Gray and black tank valves operate smoothly and seal closed


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7. Tank level indicators read correctly


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8. No leaks are visible under sinks, fittings, or tanks


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LP And Propane System

1. Propane cylinders are secured and within their certification date


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2. The regulator switches correctly between cylinders


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3. A leak test has been completed on the propane system


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4. The propane leak detector is fitted and functions


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5. Each gas appliance lights and runs on propane


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Appliances

1. The air conditioner cools and cycles correctly on each setting


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2. The furnace ignites and heats with even airflow from the vents


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3. The refrigerator cools on both power sources


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4. The microwave heats and the turntable operates


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5. The cooktop burners and oven light and heat correctly


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6. The range hood fan and light operate


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7. The water heater operates on both gas and electric where fitted


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Interior And Cabinetry

1. Cabinet doors and drawers open, close, and latch securely


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


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


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


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5. Interior slide rooms operate without rubbing or gaps when closed


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6. Furniture, beds, and dinettes are secure and convert correctly


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7. Blinds, shades, and window treatments operate correctly


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Safety Equipment

1. The smoke detector is fitted and sounds when tested


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2. The carbon monoxide detector is fitted and functions


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3. The fire extinguisher is present, charged, and accessible


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4. The emergency exit window opens and releases correctly


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5. First aid and emergency information are present where required


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Handover And Acceptance

1. The dealer demonstrates the operation of each major system


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2. A walkthrough covers winterizing, dumping, and towing procedures


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3. All identified defects are recorded on a punch list


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4. Outstanding repairs are agreed before acceptance paperwork is signed


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5. The unit is clean and presented ready for delivery


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Checklist by GoAudits.com – Please note that this checklist is intended as an example. We do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. You should seek professional advice to determine how this checklist should be adapted to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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