2022 Coachman Beyond CLASS B MOTORHOMES Breaking Down To Go Home Owners Manual

At the campsite, there will be basic steps to breaking down camp when preparing to go home:

1. Turn OFF the water heater.
2. Dump and flush all tanks if connected to a full-service campsite.  Dump and flush the waste tanks at an appropriate dump station if not available on the campsite. Chemically treat the tanks for storage.
3. CLOSE the holding tank gate valves and secure the drain termination cap.
4. Disconnect and clean the sewer hose and place it in storage.
5. Disconnect television coax cables.
6. Raise stabilizer jacks and/or leveling jacks.  Store leveling blocks and wooden foot pads if applicable.
7. Verify Suspension Air Bags (if equipped) is fully inflated and a motorhome is a level.
8. Disconnect the water hose from the RV and the external water source.  Replace the connection cap.  Store the hose.
9. Turn OFF the LP gas supply.
10. Snap the range hood vent closed if applicable.
11. Turn OFF remaining appliances including air conditioner, furnace, televisions, radios, and fireplaces.
12. Prepare refrigerator as required for traveling.
13. Turn OFF the water pump.
14. Lower television antenna and/or satellite if applicable. Turn OFF the signal amplifier.
15. Lower roof vents and exhaust fans.  Turn OFF.
16. Close all windows and secure blinds/shades.
17. Verify that all free-standing equipment and furniture inside the RV is secured into place.
18. Verify that all interior passage doors, shower doors, sliding mirror doors, etc. are secured and latched.
19. Verify that all cabinet doors and drawers are secured and latched.
20. Close the awning(s).  Secure in place if required.
21. Turn OFF the main 120VAC breaker in the power center.
22. Turn OFF 12VDC interior lights.
23. Clean debris from slide-out roofs.  Verify there are no internal obstructions to retraction.  Close the slide-outs. Install travel locks on the slide-outs if required.
24. Disconnect the power cord from the shore power.  Store the power cord and surge protector.
25. Remove the wheel chocks.
26. Close and lock all exterior compartment doors.
27. Verify that all taillights, brake lights, headlights, and turn signal lights are functioning properly.
28. Check the campsite for items left behind.  Make sure that you left it clean and safe for the next campers.
29. Close the entry step.
30. Close the entry door securely and lock it for travel.

When you get home:

1. Drain the water heater.
2. Drain freshwater system.
3. Disconnect on-board house battery.
4. The empty refrigerator of all food.
5. Prop refrigerator door open.