Newbie Question: Must haves to buy for a new trailer?

[captcolour]

I know I will need water hose and coax for the TV. I have wheel chocks. From other threads on here, planning to buy a DMS digital surge protector. Again from other threads, probably buy a water pressure regulator.

Do I need to buy sewer hose or does it come with the trailer?

Do I need to buy a 50 amp electrical extension cord or will the one that comes with the unit be long enough?

Do I need blocks for under the leveling pads? Anything for under the wheels for not so level areas?

What am I missing?

Thanks!

[chuckster57]

As a rule sewer hoses are not part of the package. depending on where the termination fitting is on your trailer will determine how long it should be. Shore cord will be either 25 or 30 ft long. A vast majority of pedestals are at the back of the camp site, so depending on where the plug is on the trailer that should be good. You may want to consider a 50 to 30A dog bone as not ALL sites have 50A but will have 30A. Blocks under the leveling pads isn't a HAVE TO but they might come in handy in some situations. Members have made their own, I have Lynx levelers. Water pressure regulator is a must have.
If your trailer will come with auto level then no need for anything under the tires.

I'm sure others will chime in with some other recommendations

[canesfan]

Every trailer I've ever bought came with a "starter kit" that included a cheap sewer hose, water hose, regulator, some toilet chemical samples and a few other things I can't think of. But I wouldn't "depend" on this happening, it depends on the dealer.

You can buy "way too much" crap. Buy what you "need", not what you think "might be nice". As someone said recently in another thread, "there's a Wmart in every town." Most of us do carry an extra sewer hose, water hose, extension cord and dog bone adapters. It kind of sux when you get into your spot and go to hook up and you need another 2-3 feet of "something".

[Barbell]

Don't know what tires Keystone is putting on new Alpines but a TPMS is a must. Keep an eye on tire pressure and temperature; this is where most problems originate. Torque wrench and the correct sockets to fit lugs on both 5er and truck, water pressure regulator, surge suppressor, volt ohm amp meter. We have never needed extra length power cord but always take a look to see if yours will reach BEFORE unhooking. Your dealer may give you a sewer hose and the 50 amp to 30 amp to 15 amp adapters but if not.... Black tank treatment, rodent repellent, WD-40 for all those little squeaks and balky hinges and latches, a carpenter's level unless you are getting auto-level on the Alpine. You will think of a lot more as you go down the road and as has been said here many times; a high balance credit card.

[Tbos]

All good suggestions. It's time out go somewhere close so you can pick up whatever you may forget. Don't forget the skewers to roast hot dogs and marshmallows.


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[PARAPTOR]

Not to relist what others have listed which I agree, here are some other things to consider:

A spare normal house for black tank flush

A clear adapter for the sewer hose so you can see when it cleared

A spin on separate valve that goes on the sewer termination in case of leaking valves

The sewer hose in those startup kits are pretty flimsy should recommend getting on or two sections of a higher quality hose

I am sure others will chime in to add to the list, thought we had a comprehensive list somewhere??
As stated buy what you feel is meaningful to you as you gain experience

[nellie1289]

A generator. Recommend champion 3100 inverter for $699 at Costco and other stores too. Will run most AC units and everything else. Quiet and cheap!!

[JRTJH]

I don't know of any specific "sticky" or "checklist" of things to buy with a new camper, but there are several lists floating around in various threads on the forum and there are some good comments in many others. A search would produce numerous hits, many with great information.

Here's one with 2 pages of comments about "what to buy"
http://www.keystoneforums.com/forums...ight=checklist

ADDED: OOPS, I said previously that there wasn't a sticky, but VOILA: Here it is: http://www.keystoneforums.com/forums...ead.php?t=9915

[PARAPTOR]

See John encouraging sign, your memory is not totally shot
Thanks! this is not what I was thinking of , like I would remember , but think this will be of interest to all of us, Thanks

[captcolour]

Thanks. I searched first before posting, but didn't find the list thread. Figured there had to be one.

[Cbrez]

I would invest in a tire pressure monitoring system. Don't go too far without knowing your RV tire pressure and temperature.

[Ken / Claudia]

Just for fun, I say make sure your trailer has a tow vehicle able to tow the trailer. I see you got that covered. Let us know how everything works out, sounds like a nice trailer and truck.

[Renoman]

I bought a couple of brass 90 degree angle water hose adapters to keep the strain off the inlet hoses. I also bought a hose brass shut off for convenience. I have a 90 degree adapter, and brass shut off for each of the city water and black tank rinse inlets. As suggested a water pressure reducer for both the city water and black water inlets. I don't use any of the city water hoses, pressure reducer or adapters on the black tank rinse inlet. Not sure if your rig is equipped with one. I also bag each hose, and adapters separately to keep from cross contaminating and to keep the city water hose clean. Maybe overkill but I feel safe. Oh, and don't forget rubber gloves. I use a box of disposable 50 or 100 count per box gloves and throw them away after each use. I'm sure others will chime in.

Art

[CWtheMan]

One of these (pix below) fro CGs and RV parks that only allow gray water dumping connections. And an extra (5/8") garden hose.

http://www.irv2.com/photopost/showfull.php?photo=27433

[Alpine]

The drain tube was quite a bit back/under from the outside edge of the fifthwheel, so I purchased this extention and now is only about two inches inset from the outside edge! With some PVC Cement... it has been permanent for 4 year without a leak. Excellent for those who don't want to crawl around on the ground to connect and disconnect their drains!

[captcolour]

Thanks to everyone for their responses.

Making some progress so far:
Progressive Industries EMS-PT50X
Tire Tracker TT-500
Water Regulator
Lynx Levelers

Items like sewer lines and hoses will wait until I get the RV and see exactly what I need.

[vampress_me]

For me, personally, I would buy the Anderson levelers instead of the lego blocks for unlevel sites. I know they are more expensive, but so worth it to me. We used the blocks for the first 2 summers (only used them about 3 times, so granted not often) and then last summer got the Anderson's. Used them for our 2 week trip out west and will only pack them from now on. So much easier and quicker than the blocks. I did put a wide band of tread grip on them since had heard about them being slippery for some people. I now have 2 sets of blocks in the garage in their bags that are going to be sold because I don't need them to take up room. I won't use them again.

Just my $0.02.

[captcolour]

With the 5th wheel, only going to use the Lynx under the leg pads when needed.

[gearhead]

2 tables, the white folding from WalMart on sale sometimes, large and small. Coleman stove, gas grill, charcoal grill, fire pit, patio rug, electric skillet, cheap battery impact with cheap socket set and spare battery, 4 way lug wrench, cheap torque wrench, long break over bar, WD40, WD40 Specialist w/Teflon, slide seal lube, extra long 50ft water hose, 90degree screw in fitting for sewer hose that some CG's require, 4 folding chairs, quality digital air pressure gauge, Shade Pro awning extension, TrailerAid Plus, cheap Volt Ohm Meter unopened, cheap tool set, extra fuses, Water Thief, Dawn & water softener for black tank, 30 amp extension, 50 amp 15ft extension.
BB&B. Bacon, beer & bourbon.
Wife's 28 pair of shoes.
Boogity, boogity, boogity.

[the sodfather]

I'll second the Anderson Levelers. SO much better than planks of wood or Legos.