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02-27-2012, 09:03 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Morinville, Alberta, Canada
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Must have camping extras
Hey, so we are eyeing up a new Jayco trailer. And one of the extras I am trying to negotiate is a credit for the parts department. Before I go in and buy some of those extra things that a person needs for the trailer, I thought I should pose the question to everyone else who has been camping a lot longer than I have. What do you consider as essential when you go camping? Have you found that one extra RV goodie that you could not live with out? What is it? I am going to pick me up a set of the plastic level plates as I always hate hauling the big bulky 2X8 boards to level the tires or put the jacks down on. What else should I look for. Thanks
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02-27-2012, 09:09 AM
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First think I got walking out the door was an electric tongue jack, Maxx air vent covers, good tow mirrors, step cover, and my essential sewer/water stuff. Also might get a good set of power adapters (30-15 / 15-30 / 50-30).
Other than that you might want to go out a few days before you start on some of the other goodies....you can go broke quick
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02-27-2012, 10:37 AM
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Screens. Get screens for the furnace, hot water and refrigerator vents. You don't want dirt dobbers making those nasty nests. If they get in your furnace, it is a labor intensive repair.
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02-27-2012, 11:02 AM
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Here is a thread about "Top ten must haves". Opinions can and do vary.
http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthrea...ight=saltymick
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02-27-2012, 05:08 PM
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Location: Blackstone Valley Massachusetts
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I purchased a clear plastic elbow for the sewer line. That way I just turn on the built in sprayer and when the water runs clear I know I am done dumping and cleaning the tank. I love mine but it is not intended for the squeamish! LOL
Water pressure regulator.
I had dealer put on Maxx Air Covers and awning toppers.
I also have the plastic leveling blocks.
Electric adaptor to 30 am to 20 when state park or driveway camping.
30 amp to 50 amp adaptor- only used once so not mandatory.
Extra nylon/plastic plug for the hot water heater.
My grandson love it when we make pancakes, so we stopped using the gas stove griddle and purchased an electric griddle to save on propane. (He eats a lot of pancakes!)
Just don't go overboard buying "stuff". Some you will find you won't need or can purchase cheaper at Walmart or other sporting good stores.
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02-28-2012, 10:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike and Rose
Just don't go overboard buying "stuff". Some you will find you won't need or can purchase cheaper at Walmart or other sporting good stores.
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2x on OVERBOARD!
I found that 90% of my budget went to the purchase of the TT, the other 90% of the budget went to "stuff".
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03-03-2012, 08:16 PM
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Fireplace gloves. I tend my fire by just grabbing the red-hot logs and moving them where and how I choose. The store more neatly than a poker stick, and I'm never left searching for a branch laying around the camp site.
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03-03-2012, 08:53 PM
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Location: Wedowee AL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tafische
First think I got walking out the door was an electric tongue jack, Maxx air vent covers, good tow mirrors, step cover, and my essential sewer/water stuff. Also might get a good set of power adapters (30-15 / 15-30 / 50-30).
Other than that you might want to go out a few days before you start on some of the other goodies....you can go broke quick
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Excellent list above. Add extre fresh water hose and water pressure regulator. And the regulator goes on supply end so that it protects the hose.
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03-05-2012, 01:10 PM
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didn't see it on the list(s) and maybe included in your new TT ---- surge protection!!
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03-06-2012, 12:23 AM
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x2 on the surge protection/EMS.....oh and a loving wife to do all the tasty cooking...otherwise I'd be eating Hormel chili dogs, mac-n-cheese or Dinty Moore ala rice.(not a sexist remark, just fact, I'd have a limited food repertoire)
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03-06-2012, 02:36 PM
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Always keep a few extra $100 bills tucked in your wallet. Just incase credit card machines are down.
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04-06-2013, 07:42 PM
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Location: Near Reading, PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rodro123
Always keep a few extra $100 bills tucked in your wallet. Just incase credit card machines are down.
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I love this response - I used to always have a $100 bill folded tight and tucked secretly inside my wallet in case of emergency. Now, with six kids (oldest is 15 and youngest is 3 months), I usually ask the kids how much money they have on them when I run into those problems... BTW - we drove our 26BH home today and it is currently parked on our street. I have opened my front door twice just to look out to see it again. I can't believe I'm camping inside it next time we go out I am excited if you can't tell. As soon as I figure out how to add a photo of our tow rig and camper, I will.
And - leave it to me to re-kindle an old thread... still applicable to me??? This is only my second camper but in 1 year (long story with the kids increasing our needs) so I have a few questions on the 2 axle campers and leveling side to side. What is the best way to raise 1 side of a dual axle camper. Do I need to raise both wheels? What produce does the job?
Cheers - OceanGuy
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04-06-2013, 07:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oceanguy
What is the best way to raise 1 side of a dual axle camper. Do I need to raise both wheels? What produce does the job?
Cheers - OceanGuy
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Well, this question is a thread hijac, but I suppose we can say that leveller blocks come under must haves...so it's OK.
There are many things people use to level side to side. Some use 2 inch lumber under the wheels. Most folks use plastic leveler blocks (like big lego blocks). There are several brands. Lynx and Camco are popular. And yes, you absolutely should have them under both wheels.
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04-07-2013, 12:55 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Houma, LA
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Here's a list of the things I have as "must haves". I know this list is pretty extensive and expensive, but I purchased a little here and a little there....
Some sort of wheel chocks (x-chocks or any other brand)
Extra power extension cord and sewer hose....never know how far the pedestal will be from your site
Tire pressure monitors
Electric Impact Wrench
Dont' remember the exact name, but one of those ramps to assist with changing out a flat tire
Safety vest and road triangles (in case you have to change a tire on the side of the road)
SurgeGuard portable surge protector
Portable air compressor (12V)
First Aid Kit and bug spray
Disposable gloves for sewer hose handling
Spare fuses and bulbs
Soap, bucket, and brush to wash the front of your camper once you get to the campsite
Splitter for water hose connection so that you can have another hose to wash the camper, your hands, or whatever else
Extra garden hose o-rings
Totally agree on the max-air vent covers and the grill covers to keep the critters out
Can of slide lube and one for the rubber slide seal
Small tool set with screwdrivers and a few wrenches
Extra toilet tissue (would rather have more than none)
Flashlights with extra batteries (I try to limit everything in my camper to AA batteries only, so I only have to stock the one size)
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04-07-2013, 02:33 AM
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I guess I'm the exception to the orange plastic leveler blocks crowd. I feel they're a waste of money. I got a pressure treated 2x6 or 2x8 and cut it into short pieces around 12" to 15". I have maybe a dozen or so. I can use them under the tires to level the camper or under the stab jacks or the tongue jack. They cost A LOT LESS than the orange "Lego blocks", they're more rugged and if one does break or gets lost, I don't care because I can make more for very little.
Probably the most important 'must haves' for us are:
Big, over-sized camping recliner chairs
A adequate sized awning (16'+)
A camp mat to go under the awning
Plenty of foam can coolers
More than enough of your favorite cold beverage. (Not necessarily alcoholic)
Plenty of friends and family
Every thing else is secondary to those.
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04-08-2013, 10:05 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
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Do yourself a favor and separate things into must have and nice to have. Buy the must have things now and then camp for a while. Then you
For example, our first year, I used spare wood and built chocks and leveling blocks, etc. This year, I bought X-chocks and Lynx leveling blocks. Our first year, we bought cheap outdoor carpet for under the awning and this year, I bought a nice RV mat. By camping, you find out what is important to YOU.
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