Kevin, as Keith suggests, a rule of thumb with Monaco rigs that have slide-outs is “slides out first and in last”. It’s awfully easy to set up camp by parking, setting the brake, turning off the engine, and staying in the drivers seat while using the handy air leveling control pad. Getting out of the seat to put out the slides first seems to go against my laziness bone. Fortunately my copilot usually lays into me upon such attempted errors.
I used to try checklists, but they seemed clumsy to someone whose been motorhoming since 1985. I did make one when we first went to diesel in ‘06, based partially on experience with the gas rig and a lot on what the “walk-through” coach taught us at Beaver Coach, an endeavor I videoed. But within a short time I got lazy again and did without it. But for someone new to the diesel and/or motorcoach game, a checklist is a good idea; so take Fred’s Google advice, keeping in mind that rig types have differences and you want to find a “layperson’s” simple-to-understand list that’s fully pertinent to your coach.
Probably the most beneficial thing that you can do is sign up for a Beaver rally as soon as possible. There you will meet friendly folks that can answer all your questions and proffer the best first hand, and hands-on, advice you could hope for.
Welcome to the lodge!
-Joel
Mosquito Creek, Banff-Jasper Highway, Alberta