A check list. The KISS theory. Great idea Ben. I like it. I'm going to use
it.

William

Subject: Re: PopTop Alarm ..... Conslusion ????

> Call me a Simpleton, but my solution to this is a small laminated card
that
> reads:
>
> H20 disconnected
> 110 disconnected
> Propane closed
> Poptop closed and latched, canvas in
> Leveling jacks removed
> Fridge switched to 12V
> Tables secure
> Check oil and water level
>
> I keep it in the hole for the tach, i.e. on that little shelf, and just
look
> at it before moving.
>
> Well, ok, it's actually a scribbled not on a piece of a saltine box, but I
> keep meaning to make a laminated one!  :)
>
> Just a thought.
> bmc  :)
> "Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."
>
>
> > From: lchase <lchase@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
> > Reply-To: lchase <lchase@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
> > Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 07:03:06 -0800
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: PopTop Alarm ..... Conslusion ????
> >
> > Folks,
> >
> > A while back William stated a thread on designing a alarm device for the
> > Popup.
> >
> > Some that would sound a warning or even lock out the ignition switch if
the
> > top hadn't been securely closed.
> >
> > The debate ranged from ........ why was it need to what a great idea.
> >
> > Since I have recently discovered that many of my previously healthy and
> > perfectly functioning brain cells are among the missing, and you can't
prove
> > otherwise ...... I came down on the favorable side of this topic.
> >
> > Scoured the archives, they are shinny clean now, but can't seem to find
and
> > conclusion on practical design / fabrication suggestions.
> >
> > While we are at it, if the solution could also be applied to help one
> > remember to put their trousers on before driving away ... that might
have a
> > use too. Not for me, but you know who you are.
> >
> >
> > lchase
> > 85Westy "RoadHouse"
> > Campbell, CA
> >