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Old 03-27-2014, 11:53 AM   #1
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Newbie question - what do I need to buy?

Hi everyone!

We are buying a Jay Flight 28BHBE (2015) and it is arriving in a couple of weeks.
So excited - we camped last year in a tent trailer, and the upgrade is seriously thrilling me. We want to camp Easter Weekend so there's not a lot of time to buy stuff we absolutely need, so I am trying to get prepared by buying the necessities ahead of time. For whatever reason, getting info from our dealer seems to be challenging so I thought I would ask here. Does the RV come with freshwater and sewer hoses and fittings? I would assume so but you know what they say about assuming!

What else is an absolute essential for you?
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Usually they provide a "start up" kit when you buy a RV.,... includes the water hose, a slinky sewer hose... a roll of toilet paper (don't laugh)...and a little bottle of black tank chemicals.


You will need...
- a better sewer hose, something like the rhinoflex
- water pressure regulator
- and if they don,t give you one...a 30 to 15AMP adapter


What I carry (might not need it for the first outting, but you see after a while what you need)

- 30amp extension cord (needed it on previous TT, but 28BHBE is should not require it...with the position of the electrical connection)
- pieces of wood to level your RV (don't forget to carry a small 6-8" level)
- RV mat (for the exterior)
- rubber gloves for when you empty your tanks
- bigger bottle of tank chemicals

The rest is up to you and your needs...
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Old 03-27-2014, 11:59 AM   #3
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Usually not..

Water - White hose, filter (recommended), pressure regulator (recommended).
Electric - Adapter to plug into your house power to charge batteries, run lights, cool down refrig. etc.

Sewer hose, may come with one but usually cheap. Get a better one.. Amazon or Walmart

Levelers (homemade or lynx),

Stabilizers (x-chocks or something like that)
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Wheel chocks.
Notepad to record what you want (need) for the next outing.
I always pack a toolbox.
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And don,t forget a few beers....
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Look at the electric panel and go get some spare fuses. You might also get a spare 30amp for the tounge jack. Have the person doing the walk through show you every place there is a fuse. A few spare bulbs. I have one storage area in my camper for this type stuff. Tape, electrical and teflon...flash lights.....A meter if you know how to use one. I am not suggesting you will have any problems and I hope you don't but they do come up from time to time. Tools and knowledge make camping worry free IMHO. But have fun on the good days and the bad days because these are the days we have, and there is no current replacement for them.
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A log book to record all of your new memories of camping in your new trailer!!
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Thanks for all the great advice so far. I don't drink beer but the hubby does. He's not really a forum guy, that's why I signed up here. So much great info in the forum. I'm so excited to get the trailer and try it out!
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Welcome to JOF! Top ten must haves thread:

http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5081
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Old 03-27-2014, 01:51 PM   #10
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You may also want a copy of my PDI checklist.

New RV Owner “Pre Delivery Inspection” (PDI) Checklist
New Trailer Owner PDI Ver 2.5

People have been using it for over ten years and it has helped folks both new to RVs and more experienced types. I just used it in the inspection of my 4th TT, purchased in Febuary.
I am up to version 2.5 now and there are a couple things I need to add from our last purchase.
I don't see how to uplaod it her, but I'd be happy to if someone can say how. Otherwise IM me with an email address and I'll send it.

As far as what to buy, on the whole you are getting good advice. You do need:
A drinking water qualified fresh water hose.
Some way to drain the trailer of black and grey water
Some RV toilet Paper
Some RV black tank chemical

the above is sort of the minimum

One idea is to check with your dealer & get them to "give you" a new RV owner starter kit. One I saw contains:
Kit includes: One 4pk toilet tissue, four 2 oz. dry RV Trine packets, one 1/2" x 25' drinking water hose, one 10' drain hose w/straight hose adapter, one 30/15 amp electrical adapter, one bubble level, one brass water regulator and one bag of RV Dump gloves.
Such a kit, and there are half a dozen on the market, runs about $35-55 retail.

If you are first camping on dirt or in a not very well prepared area place (meaning like a state or county or national park) you may need to have some way to level your trailer side to side. This can be done with some 2" x 10" x 3" boards, specialy made leveling blocks ($40 for a stack of 10) or any one of a number of "solutions" on the market. If you are camping on a commercial or well-prepared RV park, the sites are often level side to side so no worries there. (Note: the stabilization jacks at the four cornes of the trailer are NOT for side to side leveling-only to keep the trailer from bouncing or moving around too much)

If you have not already done so, take a look at the Camping World web site to get an idea of the range of stuff available for purchase by RV'ers.

My suggestion is get the minmum, camp a couple of times, talk to people about what they use for "X" (whatever problem or issue you have) and then pick and choose what you need to make your camping experience nicer, cleaner, easier, less stressful, more fun and just the way you want it.
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He's not really a forum guy, that's why I signed up here. So much great info in the forum. I'm so excited to get the trailer and try it out!
Before we took our trailer out for the first time I felt as though I was already a veteran just by reading through the many great posts here..
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Before we took our trailer out for the first time I felt as though I was already a veteran just by reading through the many great posts here..
2x on that!
You'll find this is an incredible source of info, especially Jayco's. We've been "trailer folk" for about 3 yrs and I learn something new every time I read posts (some of that is because I forget so much).

make sure you get a battery and full LP tank(s) from your dealer.
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Bluestreak. can you copy and paste your list onto a post? If so we could put it in a new thread.
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I would use the starter kit that you should get with the new rig. Go camping and enjoy the new rig.

Look around and don't break the bank trying to get everything until you see what you want. There are so many choices that you can waste a load of $$$$ before you find out what you need.

Many things beyond the basics are just nice to have but not essential. You will have a better idea what the difference is after a few trips.
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Just heard from DH, apparently there is no starter kit. The dealer used to "include it" but charge an additional amount (!?) and now they just don't. I have to admit I'm not that thrilled with this dealer, but anyway.
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we have pots and pans, plastic plates cups mugs and utensils, but we try to use disposible as much as possible (box of costco untensils are awesome) steak knives are good to have too, spatchulas for BBQ and non stick pans, cheap 4 slice toaster.

most places will give you an RV starter kit so you will have the basics

just think of the stuff around the house you use on a regular basis, blankets sheets lighters for starting a campfire or lighting a BBQ (i use a small propane torch alot) if you have a dog poop bags are a good idea and the most important thing is something for the kids and adults to do when it is raining or crapy out (ours have a TV and DVD player)

i find everytime we go out there is something we think about that we need or want your packing habits will always evolve
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Just heard from DH, apparently there is no starter kit. The dealer used to "include it" but charge an additional amount (!?) and now they just don't. I have to admit I'm not that thrilled with this dealer, but anyway.
Wow just wow.....how can they sell you a trailer that you can not use?

Sounds like a bush league dealer to me.

I am reading this thread as I'm in the same boat.....new trailer and never had one....I do know my dealer includes a starter kit and they did not they would be!
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Welcome to the forum as well!
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I agree with you sask934 but there are some Dealers out there that dont include a starter kit. We bought our trailer form Camping World and they didnt give us a starter kit they did give us a $50. in store credit which was better as I could pick what I wanted.
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My guess is that they direct you over to their store to buy the starter kit, while telling you it used to be included for an additional fee anyway so really you're not out of pocket.... or some such delights
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