(Because reverse isn’t the time to remember your sewer hose is still connected.)

You’ve had your fun.
The s’mores are gone.
The fire pit’s cold.
The kids are feral but happy.
And now… it’s time to pull out.

Which is exactly when your brain decides to do its best impression of a blank piece of toast.

Did you lower the antenna?
Unplug the electric?
Shut the windows?
Close the cargo bay you left open all night because someone was looking for the dog’s frisbee?

Let’s end the trip strong—and regret-free.

Here’s your exit checklist. No fluff. Just the real stuff campers always forget.

✅ 1. Inside the Rig

  • 🔲 Secure drawers, doors & cabinets – or prepare for an angry clatter soundtrack on the road

  • 🔲 Close & lock windows – unless you enjoy surprise rain or curious raccoons

  • 🔲 Retract slide-outs – slowly. And double-check no one left flip-flops, camp chairs, or feelings in the way

  • 🔲 Fridge locked – or you'll be opening your pantry to find a yogurt crime scene

  • 🔲 Bathroom secured – lid down, fan off, door latched. Trust us on this.

✅ 2. Outside the Rig

  • 🔲 Water & sewer disconnected – and caps are ON (please, don’t be the dribbler at the dump station)

  • 🔲 Electric unplugged – surge protector stored, cord stowed like it won’t attack you next time

  • 🔲 Stabilizers up – unless you enjoy dragging them across gravel with sparks and shame

  • 🔲 Chocks removed – yes, that’s why you’re not going anywhere.

  • 🔲 Antenna/satellite/awning retracted – the trees will not be kind to your forgetfulness

  • 🔲 Check the roof – that vent fan cover you left open? Yeah. It's now in Iowa.

✅ 3. Walk Around (The Most Skipped Step Ever)

Do a final lap.

Look for:

  • Stuff left behind (trash, shoes, rope light, dignity)

  • Open compartments

  • Hanging cords or hoses

  • Forgotten lawn flamingos

🧠 Pro Tip: Look under the rig. That’s where regret hides.

✅ 4. Passenger Prep

If you're not solo:

  • 🔲 Assign a spotter – for backing out like a boss

  • 🔲 Confirm all pets, kids, and spouses are accounted for – no, they’re not “probably in the rig”

  • 🔲 Snacks within reach – because hangry road rage is a thing

💬 Final Thoughts

The best exits are boring.
Smooth. Drama-free.
No screeching. No “WAIT, THE LEVELING BLOCKS!” from the rearview mirror.

So print this. Laminate it. Stick it to your cabinet.
Because pulling out without regret? That’s the mark of a campsite legend.

🐟 Want to avoid tricky exits and tight turns before you even roll in?

Use CampgroundViews to:

  • Preview your site’s layout and exit path

  • Check turning space for your rig before you wedge yourself in a corner

  • Choose spots that make leaving just as easy as arriving

🔗 CampgroundViews: Because planning your exit shouldn’t start with a 27-point turn.