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Old 05-28-2015, 06:38 AM   #1
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First 3 things you would add...

If you bought a new TT or 5er, what would be the first 3 things you would buy for your camper to make it better, safer, more usable?? (excluding furnishings like sheets or dinnerware etc)
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Old 05-28-2015, 06:47 AM   #2
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An EMS, X-chocks and a quality audio/video head unit
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Dimmer switch for the LED awning light strip, under-sink water filter, and diesel truck.
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Old 05-28-2015, 07:31 AM   #4
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Equalizer weight distribution hitch, Progressive EMS (hard wired), and of course liquid refreshments.
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Old 05-28-2015, 07:34 AM   #5
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Mattress topper
X-Chocks
Some kind of water filter.

It's hard to choose just 3!
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Old 05-28-2015, 07:37 AM   #6
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Proper sized tow vehicle, EMS, Beer. And not necessarily in that order.
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Old 05-28-2015, 08:59 AM   #7
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If starting from scratch with no previous unit to transfer then...Grill, Max Air covers and an EMS.
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Old 05-28-2015, 08:59 AM   #8
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-Solar System
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Old 05-28-2015, 10:34 AM   #9
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From my experience this month:
Quiet 2KW genset.
Weight Distributing Hitch
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Old 05-28-2015, 12:46 PM   #10
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MaxxAir vent covers
Awning Mat
Portable or hardwire EMS

- You said not to include furnishings -- but I would put a memory foam mattress topper in that list as well.
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Old 05-28-2015, 12:51 PM   #11
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Auto Leveling system
More counter space
washer / dryer

These are some of the main reasons we just ordered a new camper.
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Old 05-28-2015, 01:00 PM   #12
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Beer, icechest and a bbq grill.
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Old 05-28-2015, 01:10 PM   #13
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1) Beer
2) Equal-I-Zer hitch
3) Rear air bags
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Old 05-28-2015, 01:31 PM   #14
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Added a mattress pad of memory foam to our bed. One other add, in the three years we have owned it is a wheel chock to help with the rocking of the FW when we are parked, also to keep it locked up when that set of wheels is up on my little leveling blocks since a normal chock will not work very well.
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I have already added these to my new 2015 32RLDS:
- MaxxAir vent covers
- Foam mattress topper (from last TT)
- Screen door push bar
- Carpeted step runners
- BAL Lock n Chocks (from last TT)
- EMS (dog-bone type)

I want to replace the outdoor fridge space with a propane stove that will plug into the quick-disconnect tap. That would be more useful, since the fridge only works when plugged into shore power. Also wanting a new awning mat. A diesel truck would be nice, too - but that will have to wait awhile!
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Hensly Arrow Hitch
EMS
Solar system
THEN
a fantastic fan
full size memory foam mattress
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1. Honda generator
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3. Memory foam mattress or topper
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1. An outside TV mount like every other RV manufacturer already puts on their RVs. (If you put a cable connection and power for the TV, why not the mount, Jayco?)

2. TBA

3. TBD
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Can someone shed some light on what an EMS is? Seems like a lot of you are recommending it and I have no idea what you are talking about.

Appreciate any insight.
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1. Blue Ox Sway Pro (needed to bring TT home)
2. Progressive Industries EMS hardwired
3. Maxx Aire II Vent covers

Did all three of the above to my 2015 Eagle.
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