Pre trip inspections

[RTOYZ]

Does anybody here do a pre trip inspection of the tow vehicle and trailer before each trip? If so, what kind of check list do you use? Please post examples.

[chocks]

I had an Excel document that I used to use for my pre-trip, but I ditched it for a off the cuff version. What I do is similar to a pre-flight inspection that pilots perform.
I start at the hitch and do a complete walk around looking for obvious defects, check tire pressures, make sure all doors and access points are closed and locked, check brake wiring, lights ect.
Then move to the inside, checking for security and operation of all components.

I dont usually do a pre trip on the truck, its on a countinous roadworthy program

[Towman 1]

I have alwayse had my own policy. When I hookup to my trailer, whichever trailer that I hook up to, I do the latching. Not that I trust anyone else, but I do it muself. That way I know that I done it. From there I walk around the whole thing lookin at whatever there is to look at. The next thing I do is drive about 15 to 20 miles then stop and do a complete inspection of the whole truck and trailer. Starting with the hubs. Feel the wheels and centers for any heat at all. If it is just a little warm, kleep an eye on it. If it is cold, then don't worry to much. I do this every time that I stop. Just walk around and feel the hubs on the truch and trailer. Now the truck will be a little bit warmer than the trailer, because the truck works a little harder than the trailer. Also, I alwayse look at the hitch and make sure that it is ok to. With these 5th wheel hitches, it is a good idea to just look at them once in a while.

I surely would rather be safe than sorry.