Van prep checklist

prep.md

• electrical
  • charge batteries from shore power
  • verify system running (solar/alternator/circuits)
• water
  • fill fresh water tank
  • check hot water heater output temp
  • empty grey water tank
    • ensure clean
    • https://fastech-racing.com/risk-ez5-utility-jug.html
    • https://riskracing.com/products/cap-for-ez3-ez5-utility-jug?_pos=1
  • periodically flush/clean system
    • For bleach cleaning, bypass filters or remove filter cartridges
    • pump (Pentair Shurflo 4008 Revolution by-pass pump)
      • 2oz bleach per 15 gal, 1ml bleach per 1 liter: 25gal tank, so 3.3oz bleach for single, 6oz bleach for double
        • suggested to "rock tank" to sanitize entire interior
        • open all faucets,
          • run until "odor of chlorine" is detected,
          • then let sit for 4 hours (doubling the concentration allows for a contact time of 1hr)
          • drain the tank
          • flush the system completely once or twice through all faucets
          • refill the tank
      • holding chamber
      • strainer (? how to clean)
    • heater (Isotemp spa marine water heater)
      • if drained, electrical power must be discontinued
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    • fixtures
    • pipe
  • check moisture alarms
  • check winterization heat tape controller / sensor
• appliances
  • fridge
    • Everchill WS-95RDC https://lci-support-doc.s3.amazonaws.com/everchill_refrigeration/ccd-0007523.pdf
    • clean
  • diesel heater
    • https://www.techwebasto.com/documentation/heater/accessories/smartemp-control-2-0/smartemp-control-2-0-installation-operation-manual.html
    • run every 20d
    • check timer setting
• toilet
  • supplies on hand
    • dometic 976 deoderant
    • dometic toilet bowl cleaner
    • dometic 976 toilet paper
    • (for use in freezing winter) potable water system nontoxic antifreeze for 4 gallons
• gear
  • charge USB hand vacuum
  • bed / sheets / blankets / pillows
  • shower curtain / tent
  • lashes / straps
  • flashlights
  • satellite phone
  • matches / lighter
  • air purifier?
  • back box tarps
  • charger cable
  • tools
    • DEF hose fitting
  • check car alarm
  • air out back box
  • hardware
    • https://www.framingtech.com/products/fasteners/drop-in-t-nut/
    • https://www.framingtech.com/drop-t-nut10-inch-series-leaf-spring-1-4-20
    • https://8020.net/fasteningmethods/hardware/tnuts/dropin/standarddropintnut.html
    • https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FLHDGKG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
• plan
  • first night campsite stop
• exterior fan / AC
  • mounting - check perimeter sealant, replace / supplement every 2y