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RV checklists and tools

Checklists you can work through on your phone before a trip and before your RV goes into storage for the season.

Checklists

Tick items off on your phone as you go. Your progress saves on this device, and you can print or copy either list.

Interactive checklist

Pre-trip RV checklist

Work through this list in order before every departure, starting inside and finishing with one last lap around the rig.

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Interactive checklist

Storage and winter prep checklist

Use this list when your RV is going to sit for a season, especially anywhere that sees freezing temperatures.

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Interactive tools

The same tools that sit inside our guides, gathered in one place.

Interactive map

RV roof leak map

Tap a hotspot to see what fails there, how to check it and how it gets fixed. Mark each spot as you inspect it.

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Front cap seam

Common leak point
What fails
The joint where the front cap meets the roof takes the most wind load and chassis flex, so its lap sealant cracks and lifts first.
How to check
Run a finger along the whole bead. Look for hairline cracks, shrink-back from the edge, gaps or lifted corners.
Typical fix
Clean off loose sealant, then run a fresh bead of lap sealant made for your roof material. Use non-sag where the seam turns vertical.
Planner

RV roof care planner

Answer five quick questions and get a 12-month maintenance schedule you can drop straight into your calendar.

3months between roof inspections
4cleanings a year
2years between seam reseals

    Intervals follow the ranges in our guides: inspect every 3 to 6 months, clean 2 to 4 times a year, reseal trouble spots every 1 to 3 years. Add a check after any severe storm.

    Weather check

    Is it a good day to reseal?

    Check your conditions against the dry, 50 to 80°F application window, or pull the live forecast for where you are parked.

    Use the live forecast

    Forecast from Open-Meteo. Your location is only used for this lookup.

    Or check it yourself

      Guidance from our resealing guide: most sealants and coatings want 50 to 80°F, low humidity, no wind-blown debris and 24 to 48 dry hours to cure. Your product label always wins.

      Calculator

      RV roof materials estimator

      Enter your roof size and what is mounted on it for a rough shopping list of coating, sealant and tape.

      Roof size
      What is on the roof
      Coverage and prices (from your product labels)
      0sq ft of roof
      0gallons of coating
      0tubes of lap sealant
      0rolls of seam tape

      A planning estimate, not a quote. Coverage varies widely by product, surface and application thickness, so check each label and buy a little extra.

      Calculator

      RV leveling calculator

      Work out how many block layers the low side needs, or use your phone as a level to measure the tilt.

      3 block layers under the low-side tires

        Pads add stability, not height. Check your blocks' weight rating and the maker's stacking guidance before you drive up.

        Guides by topic

        Roof inspection and maintenance

        Leaks and damage repair

        Sealants, tape and coatings

        Cleaning and protection

        Setup and gear

        RV podcasts worth a listen

        RV PodcastMike & Jennifer WendlandTwo new episodes a week on RV travel and ownership.The Smart RVerEric StarkDIY RV maintenance and repair, every other week.RV Miles PodcastJason & Abigail EppersonWeekly travel stories plus RV news episodes.RV Inspection & CareAn NRVIA-certified inspectorWeekly episodes on inspections and upkeep.

        Useful links for RV owners

        NHTSA recall lookupCheck your RV or tow vehicle for open safety recalls by VIN.Go RVingThe RV Industry Association consumer site: RV types, rentals and show listings.FRVA (formerly FMCA)Owner association with rallies, conventions and member benefits.Escapees RV ClubFull-time and long-term RVer community, education and mail service.Good SamRoadside assistance, campground directory and member discounts.Recreation.govBook federal campgrounds, including national parks and forests.National Park Service: Find a ParkPark-by-park campground and vehicle length information.USDA Forest Service: VisitCampgrounds and dispersed camping on national forest land.

        These sites are run by other organizations. We link to them because they are useful, not because they endorse us or we endorse every product they mention.