Travel Checklist
Things to do at home before you leave, and on the day you leave:Print this list and add to it while making plans. Keep a copy of this list on your computer and update it as you prepare for your trip. Tell Trip Talk what we should add, to make list more complete.
- create a trip planner/outline (copy and print the Trip Talk USA “Travel Planner Outline”)
- www.triptalkusa.com
- pay the bills
- turn off water heater
- turn down/off furnace
- cancel paper and stop routine deliveries (have the mail held at post office)
- hold the mail
- tell the neighbor, arrange with work/boss
- leave a list (itinerary) and keys (with friend, relative) where you are going
- leave extra keys with someone (you may need them mailed to you)
- emergency numbers (bring list, include all numbers, e-mails too)
- mow the lawn, arrange for sprinkler system operation or shut it down preferred
- arrange for pet and plant care
- make the house look lived in
- lock windows, doors, garage
- set the alarm
- set voice message
- forward calls
- turn off water
- deal with garbage
- enable, disable computers, electronics
- unplug TV's and anything that uses a remote control or standby power
- credit/debit card info and what to do if stolen
- if your bringing a lap top, what about photo software, updates, make sure wifi works.
- tire pressure/condition (buy new tires for peace of mind)
- spare tire & jack
- oil check, carry spare oil
- check brake lining, master cylinder fluid
- check hoses and carry spare coolant, atf
- check the belts, bring extra serpentine belt if you're traveling to remote area
- tune up and service
- wipers and washer fluid
- battery check & connections, jumper cables
- cell phone travel charger
- do you know where and how to check fuses (spares)
- do you have a fire extinguisher?
First aid kit, plus prescriptions, etc:
antibiotic/alcohol wipes (sealed), antiseptic cream, aspirin, motion sickness pills, bandages, burn ointment, elastic wrap, eye wash, hydrogen peroxide, Ibuprofen, insect repellent, sterile tape, scissors, snake bite kit, sterile gauze and pads, sun screen lotion, tweezers, Benadryl
More stuff to help jog your memory:
some good things to bring along but often forgot
Aluminum foil, camp cook kit, cooking oil, corkscrew, cutting board, flatware, spices, knife, measure cup, paper towels, plastic cups, trash bags, pot holder, tongs, spatula, matches, zip lock bags, flashlight, batteries, travel alarm, cell phone, gps, map, rain poncho, chocolate, pet needs! CASH, camera and tripod, medicines, hard copy of friends and relatives phone numbers in case your cell phone quits. weather report, books, sunglasses, binoculars, contact lens prep. hats, laundry/wash bags, mini sewing kit, playing cards and games, car inverter to run chargers >> this list is not all inclusive and needs your additions/subtractions as you prepare for your travels.
Important numbers & things:
- Passwords for getting online and atm banking etc.
- do not rely on cell phone or laptop memory for numbers/names/addresses (make a hard copy)
- Auto insurance info.
- your automobile license number (in case its stolen)
- do you have current hard pictures of everyone?
- Serious medical condition information
- Passports, photo ID, vaccination proof, reservations, birth certificates
- did you forget Trip Talk USA?
