It has been some time since I last posted the checklist which newcomers to the site may find useful.

If we are being honest, I'm sure that most of us, even those with years of towing experience, will admit to having occasionally committed one or more of the cardinal sins of caravanning such as driving off with the corner steadies down, with the motor mover rollers still in contact with the tyres or with the jockey wheel unretracted. On occasions we've had 'owning up' threads on Eribafolk where members confess their cock-ups and it is always good to have it confirmed that I'm not the only idiot currently towing an Eriba.

So some years ago, I put together a checklist that I keep in a clear plastic folder in the caravan door pocket and glance through before we leave a site. This has saved us a lot of embarrassment and doubtless expense over the years so please feel free to download it and where necessary modify it to suit your own personal circumstances and equipment.

I've managed at various times:-
- Handbrake on
- Step out
- Jockey wheel down
- Fridge not on catch
- Fridge not on 12v
- Cutlery drawer not locked
- Rear corner steady still down (big hammer needed to straighten that one out)

Would anybody else like to volunteer how thick they have been.

Colin

Over the years I reckon I've committed just about every sin possible but our most recent little faux pas was when we drove off with only two of the roof retaining catches fastened only to be flagged down well into our journey by a gang of frightening-looking motorcyclists.

How could this have happened while armed with a patent pending checklist you ask? Well, I did two catches and the fair Mrs Calder allegedly did the others.

That's my version but hers differs in one fundamental detail and I'm the dickhead.

I know better than to argue.

It's good to know that you have found it useful, Simon.

I cannot read the list as my tablet will not open it, but I've thought of another error I've made.
How about filling the onboard tank with 6 watering cans of water when it will only take 4. Then you realise the top is not screwed on and you have 4 gallons of water on the van floor.

Colin