--- title: "RV Owners Course: Checklist for Setting Up and Breaking Down Camp" description: Follow these steps for a smooth set up and break down of your campsite. image: https://blog.campersinn.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_85668924%20FB%20small.jpg --- [![CIRV\_MAIN\_Stroked](https://blog.campersinn.com/hubfs/CIRV_MAIN_Stroked.png)](https://blog.campersinn.com/) - [Essentials](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/essentials) - [Lifestyle](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/rv-lifestyle) - [Travel](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/travel) - [Advice & Tips](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/advice) - [Maintenance](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/rv-maintenance) - [Tech](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/tech) - [News](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/company-news) - [Essentials](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/essentials) - [Lifestyle](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/rv-lifestyle) - [Travel](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/travel) - [Advice & Tips](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/advice) - [Maintenance](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/rv-maintenance) - [Tech](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/tech) - [News](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/company-news) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CampersInn1966) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/campersinnrv/) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.youtube.com/c/CampersInnRV) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.pinterest.com) [![CIRV\_MAIN\_Stroked](https://blog.campersinn.com/hubfs/CIRV_MAIN_Stroked.png)](https://blog.campersinn.com/) - [Essentials](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/essentials) - [Lifestyle](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/rv-lifestyle) - [Travel](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/travel) - [Advice & Tips](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/advice) - [Maintenance](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/rv-maintenance) - [Tech](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/tech) - [News](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/company-news) - [Essentials](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/essentials) - [Lifestyle](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/rv-lifestyle) - [Travel](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/travel) - [Advice & Tips](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/advice) - [Maintenance](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/rv-maintenance) - [Tech](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/tech) - [News](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/company-news) [RV Maintenance](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/topic/rv-maintenance) # RV Owners Course: Checklist for Setting Up and Breaking Down Camp [Campers Inn RV](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/author/campers-inn-rv) 20 February, 2018 ![AdobeStock\_85668924 FB small.jpg](https://blog.campersinn.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_85668924%20FB%20small.jpg) **![Tips for setting up and breaking down camp](https://blog.campersinn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_85668924%20FB%20small.jpg?width=1024&name=AdobeStock_85668924%20FB%20small.jpg "Tips for setting up and breaking down camp")** **It’s common for brand new RVers to view their first camping trip with a mix of excitement and worry.** RVs have a lot of moving parts, and it can sometimes be overwhelming to remember everything you need to do on your first time out. But don’t fear! We have compiled a step-by-step checklist to follow when you are setting up and breaking down your camp. Print this out and keep it handy. You’ll be an expert in no time! **Setting up camp** ![ExpandableFishingFamily\_lowRes gorving tag.jpg](https://blog.campersinn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ExpandableFishingFamily_lowRes%20gorving%20tag.jpg?width=1024&name=ExpandableFishingFamily_lowRes%20gorving%20tag.jpg) - Deploy jacks/levelers. Use leveling blocks or pads to give jacks a solid foundation. - Open slides if your RV has them. - Connect to the park’s electric hookup. - Turn on city water to flush out any rust in the lines. Then, hook up to inline filter or city water connections. Always use a water pressure regulator, as the water pressure can vary depending on how full the campground is. - Fill water heater, purge air with pressure relief valve, and then turn heater on. - Turn on A/C or furnace and set thermostat. - Hook up to sewer. Open gray tank valve, but keep the black tank valve closed until tank needs to be dumped. - Set up your TVs, satellite, grills, chairs and other accessories. **Breaking down camp** - Shut off water heater. - Dump and flush all tanks. Treat the tanks for storage. Disconnect and clean the sewer hose. - Shut off all appliances except the refrigerator if it has food in it. If it does have food, set it to auto or LP. - Put down antenna. - Clean debris from slide-outs and then close. - Disconnect from power and put away cord. - Retract jacks or levelers and retrieve the blocks. - Lock all compartment doors and a do a final walk-around for any loose items. - Dump and flush black water tanks at appropriate dump station. - Disconnect water , dump hot water heater, open low point drains and drain main tank. - Put away water hose. - Close up and lock compartment doors. **When you get home** - Drain water heater. - Open low point drains and empty freshwater tank. - Make sure battery has a full charge. - Shut all appliances off and disconnect battery. - Double check cabinets and fridge for any perishable food. - Prop cabinet and fridge doors open to prevent mildew. Need advice on packing for your next trip? 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