BEST GADGET'S For CAMPING

[Teammuir1]

Guys keep the ideas and gadgets coming.....
We are going camping the weekend of halloween....the campground has a parade then trick or treating for the kids... can you imagine how much candy.. all those camp sites lol all decorated up....
We drove threw sunday... check out the decorations

[JFlightRisk]

That's getting in the spirit! Nice display.

Ok, since we all just love to spend other peoples money, here's a few more.(Apologies to LuckyDuck, I missed where he mentioned the EMS already).

A brass 90* water hose elbow.
Blue Camco water filters.
A 4' and 10' water hose for the times you're that close to the spigot.
A different colored hose for black tank flushing.
A black tank flushing wand.
A 45* clear sewer elbow, 10' and 20' sewer hoses, hose slinky, and sewer
donut.
A patio mat and folding chairs.
A cover for the power tongue jack.
A collapsible trash container for outside.
A couple of picnic table cloths and 6 metal clips.
Collapsible kitchen stuff (food storage, dish drainer, etc.)

Are you broke yet??

Golf umbrellas for each.
Some LynxLevelers (or similar), or 1x6x8 pieces of wood when the stab jacks
are too short.
A #2 square drive (Robertson) screwdriver, or multi-bit screwdriver with one
in it.
A basic tool box to keep in the truck.
I can probably come up with some more, just don't try to get everything at once. Christmas is coming! Try to keep everything as light as possible.

[Greg58]

A couple of things that make camping better for us are a good folding table we put our ice maker on, our table is made by coleman, when camping in warm weather there's no need to go inside to get ice. We place the table and ice maker alongside the trailer with a case of water, we use it every trip.

[ARoamer]

Water Pressure Regulator. Some campgrounds can have too much pressure.

EMS. Protects your electrical system. So far mine caught a bad connection (loose leg) and a low voltage condition at 2 different campgrounds.

A GOOD Fire Extinguisher... or 2. I have one outside and one inside.

Reflective Triangles. Disabled on a busy road, you want to be seen.

[mrmom]

Originally Posted by ETCrockett

Traction Tape! What a great idea! I have had issues with slipping on Anderson levelers especially if it is raining. Did you put the tape on the all of the tire side of the levelers or only on a portion of the surface?

I used 4" wide tape and ran a strip down the middle of BOTH sides. That way it grabs the tire and the ground surface. Have not had one slip yet since then.

One other mod to the levelers; I drilled out the small hole at the rear of each block and tied a piece of rope to each one. I also attached a short piece of 1" dowel to the other end of the rope. Now my DW does not have to try to grab the blocks with her fingers, she just pulls them with the rope as I slowly move the trailer. Much safer & cleaner!

[mrmom]

Originally Posted by TaftCoach

I like the concept but it doesn’t seem like it would work for me.

Where do you store your hitch that you can lift it out with the HitchGrip? It seems like I would have to pull it out of the compartment, put it on the ground, then attach the HitchGrip to carry it to my truck.

I watched their video and the way folks were walking without the device was hilarious. If someone carried it that way their back should hurt.

Store it on the trailer tongue! Since these pix were taken, I have moved the receiver to the top of the frame. Less bending over!

[Teammuir1]

.... Greg58 .....

After reading your thread about ice maker... im particular about what water I drink.... my thoughts.... you gotta have some type of water filtration system before the ice maker.... do you use one and if so what brand and type ?

[Happy wife / happy life]

Originally Posted by JFlightRisk

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As for myself, there's one gizmo that I bought, only because it was something I've never seen before. Turned out to be a blessing after I shattered my arm. It makes handling the hitch much easier, and not expensive.

https://www.hitchgrip.com/

Just bought it from Amazon. $26.57. The hardware in my back thanks you.

[Greg58]

Originally Posted by Teammuir1

.... Greg58 .....

After reading your thread about ice maker... im particular about what water I drink.... my thoughts.... you gotta have some type of water filtration system before the ice maker.... do you use one and if so what brand and type ?

Ours is a table top model that we use our favorite bottled water in, Aquafina makes great tasting ice.

[Greg58]

Here’s one similar to ours.

[Pobre RV]

I am a Noob myself.. Here is a list of the stuff I have purchased already and still have a long way to go apparently.. Happy Trails..

New Jacks for TT and TV just in case..
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

New Impact Wrench
https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XWT04S...050521&sr=8-12

Impact Socket Set
https://www.amazon.com/HORUSDY-2-Inc...NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Tri- Lynx Leveling Set.. (A must have)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

A couple of Inverter/Generators.. In case you Boondock.. (Lots to choose from) Found these on sale at Sams Club.. If you get two. Don't forget the paralleling cord..
https://www.samsclub.com/p/westingho...r/prod22464751

For Mounting a larger Flat Screen TV in case you want to..
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Recommendations from some of the Members here, I decided to stock up..
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Recommendation from the Mechanic at the RV Dealership in regards to my unit not having an official kill switch..
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Safety Cones that I highly recommend.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

New Mattress cause the one that came with it was.. S&%T!! Got a free one if anybody wants it. Very Firm mattress if you like that..
https://www.amazon.com/Zinus-Memory-...93751896&psc=1

Got a deal on an Ice Maker.. If you can. Yes. Get one..
https://www.amazon.com/Countertop-Ma...NsaWNrPXRydWU=

There's a bunch more to go and acquire but I am tired of typing.. It's 10a and I need a beer already..

Hope you get time to relax and enjoy instead of chasing things down..

Salud my friends!!

[Rdogg]

What helps us sometimes is a good sewer hose support instead of always having to bend down and lift all the time doesn't work in every spot but when it does it's handy

[LuckyDuck]

Didn’t see this mentioned yet: Maxxair roof vent cover. This is a must for ventilation in all weather. https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Vents-an...00-933066.html

[deepsea5]

Originally Posted by LuckyDuck

Didn’t see this mentioned yet: Maxxair roof vent cover. This is a must for ventilation in all weather. https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Vents-an...00-933066.html

I concur. Allows the roof vents to be kept open during rain.

[hoppers4]

Dual thermometer for fridge and freezer.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Siddeley]

https://wth w.walmart.ca/en/ip/Buyless-Fashion-Suspenders-for-Men-48-Elastic-Adjustable-Straps-1-1-4-X-Back/1MU6PQL2AZPC
A couple of bends of the metal clip with pliers separates them. Use them on each side of the mattress from head to foot under the mattress. Can then use fitted residential sheets on a rv mattress which is shorter. Keeps the bottom sheet tight.

[mharrison]

Originally Posted by LuckyDuck

Didn’t see this mentioned yet: Maxxair roof vent cover. This is a must for ventilation in all weather. https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Vents-an...00-933066.html

Yep, we have one and has never let rain in during strong storms.

[mharrison]

Pop up canopy to put over the picnic table comes in real handy when you have a campsite with no shade or a little rain moving in, helps keep it dry.

[hoppers4]

RV fridge fan for the cooling fins. This is a must have to keep the fins clear of ice and to circulate the air. I cycle the fridge off and on every day to bypass the auto defrost cycle. The one I bough was similar so I don't know how good this one is. Run the necessary hot wire down the fridge drain tube to pick up 12VDC.

https://www.amazon.com/DutchAire-RV-...24943338&psc=1

[hoppers4]

If you have a motorhome, pick up a trickle charger to keep your chassis battery up to snuff. Plug your MH into the outside world, plug in the charger to 115VAC, plug the cigarette lighter adapter into one of the charging ports. You don't have to hook it up directly to the battery as the charging ports go to the same place.

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tende...066282&sr=8-18