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03-14-2014, 07:23 PM
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Location: Arrey,
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Bushy86, Howdy;
Welcome to the Wonderful World of RVing .....
First thing I would do is get a good INSURANCE policy,
There are more idiots out there than you can shake a stick at.
Most of them attempt to drive then there are things that fall
out of the sky (tree limbs), and some low hangin' things
(more tree limbs), like overpassesthat have signage that say
you'll fit but ... you won't.
Get a good insurance policy...
hankaye
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03-14-2014, 10:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bushey86
Ok, so this is my family's first trailer. We have nothing to put in it or outside of it yet.....lol my question to you is: what is the first thing I should buy and why? This should be fun to hear all the different opinions
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1. Clear Plastic drain connection for dumping tanks
2. Pressure regulator for Fresh Water hose.
3. For you're dumping hose get the part that fits into the drain.
4. Small air compressor, AC/DC, like B&D ASI300
5. Tire Minder or the like to keep track of your tires PSI
6. Digital Tire Gage
7. 30 amp to 15-amp adapter
8. Rubber gloves for dumping tanks
9. Torque wrench to check lug nuts
10. 3/8 DC drill to run up and down stabilizer jacks
11. Black tank treatment
12. Extra clips and pins that match WTH
13. Extra fuses
14. Extra 25' Fresh water hose
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03-15-2014, 03:53 AM
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Location: Chesterfield
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X Chocks & levelers!
Oh and Congrats, you're gonna have FUN!
Mark
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03-15-2014, 03:59 AM
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So far I can't disagree with anything anyone has added. Hope you weren't hoping for a short shopping list
I will double one point, if you don't have it already, the attachment for the sewer hose that goes into the ground tank. Many/most RV sites will not allow you to hook up or dump without it. Getting rid of the black water is pretty important in my book.
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03-15-2014, 06:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Festus2
And if you're really old, forget the party lights. Bedtime is 9:00 pm.
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That late?
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03-15-2014, 06:43 AM
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Load up with pots, pans, and linens and go camping. Then make a list of what you want. For starters:
Leveling blocks. I have some that I made from treated plywood I but also carry 3 bags of Lynx blocks. You'll need pads to set the stabilizer jacks on.
Water hose(sanitary version, 2 of them in 25' lengths. The extra is in case y one hose doesn't quite reach. Also a few hose repair kits because somehow every water hose regardless of quality is going to develop pin holes.
Two sections of sewer hose, the second being needed for the same reason as above.
Don't go overboard on gadgets. A lot of the things DW thought we had to have on the first trailer didn't make the cut on the second one.
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03-15-2014, 08:27 AM
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Location: Savannah, GA
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First thing I should buy for my new trailer
Sewage hose
Sewage connector
Water pressure regulator
Water filter
Electric cord extensions
Pots and pans
First aid kit
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03-15-2014, 08:29 AM
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Location: Kilgore, Tx
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A truck big enough to pull it
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03-15-2014, 03:22 PM
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X2 ............Xn
What a day!!
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03-17-2014, 12:29 PM
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Location: Massachusetts
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Thanks everyone for the info. Just was I was looking for! Some fun, some serious. Looks like I got some shopping to do!
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03-17-2014, 01:09 PM
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A cooler to keep the wine and/or beer in so you don't have to keep going up and down the steps to get to the fridge, unless you have an outdoor fridge.
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03-17-2014, 02:21 PM
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03-23-2014, 10:24 AM
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Member
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Location: Maryland
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RV Surge Protector
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03-23-2014, 04:46 PM
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Location: Liberty, Texas
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Disposable nitrile gloves for handling the sewer hose.
30 to 50 amp adapter, or vice versus depending on your trailer. Heavy duty extension cord.
Tire pressure gauge.
4 new Maxxis tires.
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03-24-2014, 07:05 AM
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Vent covers and two pigtails, one from 50 - 30 amps and another from 30 - 15 amps.
CW
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03-31-2014, 07:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil/Shirl805
RV Surge Protector
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I second this. In hindsight, I wish I bought a permanent one (I have space to install it) and not the one that plugs into the post, but to me there are a few basic things needed and this is one of them.
If I had the chance I'd take a new trailer and park at the nearest campground that is close to a Camping World and just run back and forth for the weekend.
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04-05-2014, 02:41 PM
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All that stuff is good and well, but the FIRST thing you should buy is a good GRILL! Everything else is so overrated...lol!
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04-08-2014, 01:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KanTC
Here's a *New Owner Checklist*... should give you some good ideas
http://keystonerv.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9915
And don't forget to pack your sense of humor & a pinch of patience Relax & have fun, it WILL take a few trips to get comfortable with all of the new things to learn.
Happy trails & enjoy your new Premier,
Terri, the Chevy co-pilot
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Ain't that the truth. LOL!
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04-25-2014, 08:02 PM
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#39
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Toledo-Bend, Louisiana
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My most used tool......a fire poker
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04-27-2014, 02:22 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Florida & North Carolina
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Wine is critical. A GOOD mattress. If you don't sleep well, nothing else goes well either. A coffee pot, coffee and a big mug. An interesting book. You are now good to go. lizzie
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