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Old 07-01-2014, 05:32 PM   #41
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All of the above

I bought all of the above and loaded them into the camper, then I had to buy this new TV to pull it with
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Old 07-07-2014, 02:57 AM   #42
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We have many of the things mentioned in previous posts....but one thing I find most valuable is a set of rechargeable walkie talkies.

Very easy for my DW and I to communicate while backing in to those tight spots.....and we don't have to entertain the entire campsite with our yelling
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Old 07-07-2014, 06:49 AM   #43
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We have many of the things mentioned in previous posts....but one thing I find most valuable is a set of rechargeable walkie talkies.

Very easy for my DW and I to communicate while backing in to those tight spots.....and we don't have to entertain the entire campsite with our yelling
2x on the walkies.. Also get on the same page, dont use Left and Right as those change with perspective. Go with Drivers side, and passengers side.

Being a weekend camper and only having done a few short weekend trips here is what we've added.
  • Swiffer with dry and wet cloths
    kitchen sink drain screen
    threw out electric can opener, got a hand powered one
    store the rain coat in the truck not in the camper when traveling(very important)
    cheep set of box end wrenches, adjustable wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers
    plastic table cloth for picnic table and clips to hold it on
    Duck Tape
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Old 07-07-2014, 08:11 AM   #44
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yea but the entertainment value is priceless. Monback! monback monback Saamash! Holdit!
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Old 07-09-2014, 06:43 PM   #45
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I agree with the cold beer for set-up. It makes set-up go much smoother for hubby. :-) I would also recommend making your first trip to a campground close to home. We did this with our first trailer and it had connections in every corner of the site, we added extra water hose and longer sewer hose to our list after that trip!
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Old 07-11-2014, 04:18 AM   #46
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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
A new mattress!
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Old 08-08-2017, 06:06 PM   #47
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Being new to RVing, I happened to resurrect this thread. I found it very beneficial and rather humorous

If I can add one thing NOT to bring...a bad attitude . Last thing that anyone wants to see during times of relaxation!

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Old 08-09-2017, 03:14 AM   #48
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Wheel chocks . Don't unhook your trailer until it chocked. You wheel need wheel levelers of some type. You will need potty chemicals . These are my top three.
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Old 08-09-2017, 03:38 AM   #49
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My brother just bought a new TT. The sales guy told him, "All you need is a water hose, a sewer hose and a campground reservation. $1500-$2000 later...
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Old 08-09-2017, 05:39 AM   #50
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First go to Camping World (on line is fine) and get their catalogue. You don't have to buy from them but it will save you time in you're searching for "thingamajigs & whatchamacallits" Open said catalogue and order everything on page one. Then proceed to page two and repeat until you get to the end or you have to stop to meet with your bankruptcy/divorce attorney.
Seriously, go enjoy the camper first, experience and fellow campers are your best resources. The catalogue is handy though if you like to read in the bathroom.
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Old 08-09-2017, 07:06 AM   #51
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Lot's of good accessorizing ideas. I'm always concerned about mechanical issues when on the road, so I try to be proactive in that regard.

Get rid of the stock china bombs and replace with Carlisle or Maxxis tires, balanced with metal stems.

Wet bolts with bronze bushings and heavy shackles. My Mor/ryde kit cost me $88 and has to be done eventually. The stock bushings were shot in 1500-2000 miles.

Check brakes and lube wheel bearings with new seals during the wet bolt process. Mine were already beginning to bypass the seals when I checked them.

Flow through TPMS to monitor tire pressure/temperature.

HF infra red temperature gun to monitor tire and wheel bearing temp after a tow.

200 ft-lb rated torque wrench for a daily lugnut check before the tow.

My reward for all this? Less grief and an ice maker from Walmart.
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Old 02-25-2018, 07:42 AM   #52
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Great thread. My very first night in our first trailer was at a big Walmart in west Saskatoon. I was alone, and made several trips into the store. That was a good move.

From reading this thread, I see I need a couple more items. We are on our third trailer and have thousands of miles under our belt now.
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Old 02-25-2018, 10:50 AM   #53
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200 ft-lb rated torque wrench for a daily lugnut check before the tow.(Quote)

You shouldn't have to do this before towing every time. Actually once you've removed the wheel torque it back, after driving a couple hundred miles retorque & that should suffice til the wheel is removed again. Also to retorque you should loosen the nut then torque it back. By constantly just retorquing every time you tow you will eventually stretch & break the lug nuts off, you can also crush the hole in the wheel, especially aluminum wheels.
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