Top Suggested Supplies?

[Travelingfamilyof3]

Hi all! Thanks for the warm welcome! My husband and I just came home with a Jayco 16XRB, we are excited to embark on our journey!

Wondering if there were any big overall tips/advice/suggested "needs" from all of you experienced ones out there, or if there is a similar thread already made you could send my way?

I had a pop-up camper growing up, so very familiar with basic camper level things, but not sewage, AC, heat, etc.

Even things such as water hoses (types, etc) or sewage suggestions/tips- never had a camper with sewage so any suggestions on that would be great, hoses/what to buy to help, etc!

Also, we will be starting our journey in NC so any beautiful parks with private campsites in that area (SC/GA/etc) would be appreciated!

Thanks for your time, cheers and happy camping!

[TxTwoSome]

Here are a few things i would suggest.

25' pure water drinking hose.
90 degree elbow for drinking water hose.
Water pressure regulator.
Water Filter.
A double T water fitting to attach to faucet.
Short hose with a nozzle on it.

Rhino flex sewer hose and clear (see thru) 90 degree fitting for hose.
Plastic gloves for handling sewer hose.

Some type of levelers, Andersen are very popular, lots of others use Lynx blocks or just an assortment of wood pieces.

Wheel Chocks.
Correct size lug wrench.

I am sure others will suggest more things.

[TaftCoach]

Oh we can spend your money 🤗 probably better than a RV salesman.

The above list is great. I'd also figure out what you want to leave in the unit for cooking, eating, sleeping, etc. The less you move things back and forth the better. We usually buy new for the house and the old stays in our trailer.

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[pawpaw]

A few basic tools, gorilla tape, and spare fuses are a must! Nothing is going to break, get loose, or fall off until you're far away from home,
You might also consider a lug wrench and a small bottle jack to lift the trailer so you can change a tire.
Happy camping!

[Tunce the traveler]

Originally Posted by pawpaw

A few basic tools, gorilla tape, and spare fuses are a must! Nothing is going to break, get loose, or fall off until you're far away from home,
You might also consider a lug wrench and a small bottle jack to lift the trailer so you can change a tire.
Happy camping!

X2 on those fuses and always carry (2) 30 amp fuses, one is for you and the other is for your neighbor who never remembered to buy one. Along with my bottle Jack I carry a small grease gun and give the bearings a squirt about every 2,000 , 2,500 miles into my trip and they always average about 5K miles.

[oldmanAZ]

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new JayFeather.

[jloco]

Originally Posted by TxTwoSome

Here are a few things i would suggest.

25' pure water drinking hose.
90 degree elbow for drinking water hose.
Water pressure regulator.
Water Filter.
A double T water fitting to attach to faucet.
Short hose with a nozzle on it.

Rhino flex sewer hose and clear (see thru) 90 degree fitting for hose.
Plastic gloves for handling sewer hose.

Some type of levelers, Andersen are very popular, lots of others use Lynx blocks or just an assortment of wood pieces.

Wheel Chocks.
Correct size lug wrench.

I am sure others will suggest more things.

Great list.. In addition, I bought a semi cheap tool set from harbor freight for about $40 that I keep in the camper.

[JFlightRisk]

An extra 25" 30 amp extension cord, and adapters to fit all the amperage outlets.( We don't travel more than a few states away from home, but our list of spares and "just in case of" items take up four sheets of legal pad. I try to be ready for whatever "Murphy" can throw at me.)

[Vaquero]

Toilet paper.

[Phil2008]

The most important thing is your favourite drink.

[bdreinv]

Originally Posted by Phil2008

The most important thing is your favourite drink.

Don't forget the ICE! Happy Trails

[RogerR]

An inexpensive camp stove to cook outside on nice days or especially smelly, smoky foods. I have and like the butane stove by Coleman $14 on Amazon and I bought a dozen cans of butane but only take along 4 on a trip. Much cheaper by the dozen. I have a coleman gas two burners but it weights more, takes more space and is a chore to fuel, pump and light compared to the butane.

Mirror extenders if your car/truck does not have them. In my case the Milenco Aero 3 ones on Amazon.

Extra flashlights, batteries, mosquito repellent, bug spray in case of an invasion. Tail light bulbs, and tire guage.

[Jagiven]

Lots of ideas! Ultimately it depends on how you plan to use the new tt. We almost always boondock or have partial hookups ( usually electric only). I have only stayed in a full hook up sit once. So a nice Rhino sewer hose is a waste of money and space for me. But if you use full hookup sites it is well worth the money.

Most important thing is a pad of paper and pencil.

I have two water hoses a 10 ft and a 25 foot. I use the 10 ft the most. But the 25 ft gets used a lot.


Trailers do not come with a jack or lug nut wrench. Get a bottle jack rated for at least as much as the total weight of the tt. As for lug nut wrench, I like an 18 inch breaker bar and sockets that fit each of my lug nuts on my trailers, and cars. I carry three sockets in total. Some people like the 4 way lug nut wrench.

Fuses, get plenty of them, at least one package of 15 and 30 amp, I store them in old Tic Tac containers.

Depending on how handy you are, depends on tools to bring along. I am very hand and I bring very few along. Most of the screws in the tt are #2 square drive, I also have a universal screw driver, a couple wire connectors, tiny Hammer (never used it) an adjustable wrench, electrical tape, multimeter, spare light bulbs (inside and out), a roll of duct tape (never used), and a utility knife. It all fits in a tiny little tool box. If it's bad, I'll buy or borrow a tool. Otherwise I'll fix it at home.

Good luck, and happy camping.

I also keep all of our camping stuff in the tt between yrips. Before we go we just toss in the food and cloths and we are off.

[Desert RVers]

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new Jayco! Bring the basics on your first few trips (sewer & water hoses, pressure regulator, leveling blocks, etc) and a pencil with paper. You can then write up what you need or want and pick them up later. Have fun!

[Travelingfamilyof3]

Originally Posted by Jagiven

Lots of ideas! Ultimately it depends on how you plan to use the new tt. We almost always boondock or have partial hookups ( usually electric only). I have only stayed in a full hook up sit once. So a nice Rhino sewer hose is a waste of money and space for me. But if you use full hookup sites it is well worth the money.

Most important thing is a pad of paper and pencil.

I have two water hoses a 10 ft and a 25 foot. I use the 10 ft the most. But the 25 ft gets used a lot.


Trailers do not come with a jack or lug nut wrench. Get a bottle jack rated for at least as much as the total weight of the tt. As for lug nut wrench, I like an 18 inch breaker bar and sockets that fit each of my lug nuts on my trailers, and cars. I carry three sockets in total. Some people like the 4 way lug nut wrench.

Fuses, get plenty of them, at least one package of 15 and 30 amp, I store them in old Tic Tac containers.

Depending on how handy you are, depends on tools to bring along. I am very hand and I bring very few along. Most of the screws in the tt are #2 square drive, I also have a universal screw driver, a couple wire connectors, tiny Hammer (never used it) an adjustable wrench, electrical tape, multimeter, spare light bulbs (inside and out), a roll of duct tape (never used), and a utility knife. It all fits in a tiny little tool box. If it's bad, I'll buy or borrow a tool. Otherwise I'll fix it at home.

Good luck, and happy camping.

I also keep all of our camping stuff in the tt between yrips. Before we go we just toss in the food and cloths and we are off.

awesome, thanks @Jagiven! sorry for my ignorance in advance, but if you don't purchase a sewer hose does that mean you don't use the indoor bathroom or if you do, how do you empty the waste? thanks for your time and great advice!

[Travelingfamilyof3]

Originally Posted by TxTwoSome

Here are a few things i would suggest.

25' pure water drinking hose.
90 degree elbow for drinking water hose.
Water pressure regulator.
Water Filter.
A double T water fitting to attach to faucet.
Short hose with a nozzle on it.

Rhino flex sewer hose and clear (see thru) 90 degree fitting for hose.
Plastic gloves for handling sewer hose.

Some type of levelers, Andersen are very popular, lots of others use Lynx blocks or just an assortment of wood pieces.

Wheel Chocks.
Correct size lug wrench.

I am sure others will suggest more things.

so helpful, and exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for taking the time to help us~! Heading out on Monday and can't wait!

[TxTwoSome]

Originally Posted by Travelingfamilyof3

so helpful, and exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for taking the time to help us~! Heading out on Monday and can't wait!

Glad we could help now go have a great time and enjoy your new trailer!

[LiftedAWDAstro]

Originally Posted by Travelingfamilyof3

awesome, thanks @Jagiven! sorry for my ignorance in advance, but if you don't purchase a sewer hose does that mean you don't use the indoor bathroom or if you do, how do you empty the waste? thanks for your time and great advice!

The dealer should have thrown in a starter kit which included a short basic sewer hose, a 10' or 25' water hose and a 30/15A adapter.

[NHstuckinGA]

Surge protector! And I agree completely on the fuses!!

[TaftCoach]

Originally Posted by LiftedAWDAstro

The dealer should have thrown in a starter kit which included a short basic sewer hose, a 10' or 25' water hose and a 30/15A adapter.

Not all dealers do. Mine gives a $50 gift certificate instead. I preferred it.

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