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Old 05-22-2012, 10:24 AM   #1
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What are the things I need to get?

My wife and I (and our two little boys) are taking possession of a 2013 X23B in a few weeks. We are very excited!

So what are the things that I need to get right away that will make our camping experiences better with the trailer?

Here is my list so far:

Leveling blocks
Wheel chocks
A good sewer hose (any suggestions?)
Water pressure regulator
Decent length water hose

My wife is taking care of all the camping essentials for inside the camper (we have a lot of that from tent camping).

We are spending out first weekend with the camper at our house and doing all the prep work of sanitizing water system, getting the smell out of the furnace and oven.

Other things that are "must buys" or any other prep work that I need to do?
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Old 05-22-2012, 10:59 AM   #2
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Congrats!

Go with the Rhino sewer hose brand, 30 amp to 15 amp adapter. Get one of those cheap inside refrigerator fans too! The rest you can add later as you go down the road.
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Here is a thread about the "top ten" must haves. But It goes a bit deeper then that!

http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthread.php?t=5081
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Here is a thread about the "top ten" must haves. But It goes a bit deeper then that!

http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthread.php?t=5081
These were on my list:
Sewer hose and fittings
Fresh water hose
Water pressure regulator
Wheel chocks
Wheel leveling blocks

And I already have these taken care of:
Weight distributing hitch with sway control (getting an Equalizer)
Tow mirrors (on my truck)
A decent brake controller (on my truck)

Electric tongue jack (a must have)

Now all I need is:
30 amp to 15 amp adapter for home hookup
Patience and perseverance!
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If this is your first camper, you will also need a square drive screwdriver, some spare screws and misc brackets (new campers have problems too), duct tape, tools necessary to change a tire (be sure to test that all tire accessories work, jacks, lowering devices, sockets, etc.) I buy a box (or 2) of examination gloves for the dirty work, they're inexpensive and disposable.
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X2 on the Rhino Flex..
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X2 on the Rhino Flex..
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knickerbocker-- Be sure your cg has hookup for waste water or you will need a "blue buddy" of some sort to drain your waste and take to the dump station. Check the tt for type of fuses it has and get some spares, be sure to include the one at the battery. That reminds me-- be sure your dealer gives you a fully charged battery and that your tv has the " constant 12v" wire connected in your tv fuse panel . That is the one that charges your battery while in transit.in transit. Larry
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Must have: Square screwdriver, water jug, leveling boards, wheel chocks, 30a extention cord.
Nice: Swivel aerator for galley faucet, water accumulator tank, electric outlet next to circuit panel, 110v space heaters, bug zapper lamp for interior, electric fly swatter, battery cutoff switch, short sewer hose, spare hide-a-key.
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Old 05-23-2012, 12:26 AM   #10
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Buy a small toolbox and keep it in the camper:
duct tape
rope
hammer
screw drivers
spare fuses
electrical tape
roll of teflon tape
adjustable wrench
pliers
vice grips
tent stakes (the nail type)
volt meter
spare screws
spare trailer bulbs (i.e running lights/ signals, etc)
..and a backup bottle opener!
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Old 05-23-2012, 12:41 AM   #11
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and most of all remember, if you need assistance, or a spare part, or you just forgot something you really need, don't be afraid to ask the campers around you. you will find the vast majority more than willing to help, we have all been there. good luck with the new tt....happy camping!
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Old 05-23-2012, 05:34 AM   #12
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Rhino hose is a must have, fits right inside the rear bumper, get a few good levels to make sure your camper is good and level front to back and side to side, this is important for the a/c drainage.There is no need to pitch the camper front to back since the system is designed to drain when LEVEL!!! I made the mistake of pitching the camper for drainage and caused major pooling on the roof, best of luck with the x23 you will love it!!!
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Good advise Bayleigh, I have found that the camping community will go out of their way to help and I have asked for help and love getting feedback from other campers especially ones with hybrids!!!
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Get a good roadside assistance plan, most of the time its built into your insurance but make sure!!!
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And an extra 6 pk just incase you need to fix anything with the above mentioned items !!!!!!!!!!!! Larry
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I've found it handy to have an adapter to allow me to plug the power cord into a standard household type outlet. It also comes in handy at the campsite since there are only so many of the larger receptables available and you may have to rely on the standard household type outlets.

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Old 05-23-2012, 10:19 AM   #17
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If you camp in a cooler climate, I would recommend getting the Jayco heated bed mats. They are great. We use them all the time and I rarely have to turn on the furnace.

Make sure you also have an extension cord to reach those eelctrical posts that are just too far. This is also where the adapter (from my earlier post) comes in handy.

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I found this thread very useful with this being my first TT. I am checking items off the list daily. Thanks everyone for your posts. Nice to be as prepared as possible.
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Most important is a good sense of humor and a pad and pen/pencil to write down what you "need" to get. Have fun.
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