Several years ago, Tom Boles put together a well thought out PDI form. However, the last update that I could find for it was 2003. I was able to find a .doc copy of it and heavily modified it and reformatted it to make is easier to read and use. I will be using this checklist for my PDI when we go to pick up our new 2021 Reflection 320MKS.
Here is a list of changes I made to the checklist:
I really recommend either making a copy of the PDI once you are done, one for the dealer and one for your records to make sure that everything you noted is fixed.
Anyhow, once I return from my PDI (in mid January), I might have updates to the checklist.
If anyone reviews it and sees things that can be added, removed, or changed, please let me know!
I am attaching it as a Word Document so it will remain editable for anyone who downloads it.
Here is a list of changes I made to the checklist:
- Reformatted the table to have subdivisions within the major sections.
- Added checkboxes to make is easier to know where I am at... (Old age is catching up to me!)
- Added an Item Checklist at the beginning, so I remember to bring everything I would need to perform the PDI.
- In section 8 - Battery, added a little information on LiFePO batteries and the charger.
- In section 10 - Tires and Wheels, added a field to enter the PSI of the tires, and the proper torque of the lug nuts.
- In section 13 - Chassis Inspection, removed the sentence about jacking the trailer up and getting under it, this is not safe and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, unless they have the camper on jack stands.
- In section 29 - Fresh, Grey, and Black Tanks, added that the dealer might not let you fill all of the taks completely to check for leaks. I debated about just removing this item, but, it still holds some value.
- Added section 33 - Electric Fireplace
- In section 34 - Propane and Carbon Monoxide Alarms & Smoke Detector, added a field to note how many detectors there are, and where they are located.
- Added two pages at the end for notes.
I really recommend either making a copy of the PDI once you are done, one for the dealer and one for your records to make sure that everything you noted is fixed.
Anyhow, once I return from my PDI (in mid January), I might have updates to the checklist.
If anyone reviews it and sees things that can be added, removed, or changed, please let me know!
I am attaching it as a Word Document so it will remain editable for anyone who downloads it.