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11-24-2020, 12:10 AM
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If you don’t have an onboard one, get an in-line water filter like the blue Camco torpedo type. A flexible “L” connector also helps relieve pressure on the inlet port. Others: Clear elbow for sewer connection, Gorilla tape, double-sided tape, chemical of choice for black tank treatment, coax cable hooking up to cable connection at pedestal, and chain/cable and/or padlock to secure your pricey EMS to the power post.
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1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat SC, 7.3L PSD, 3.73
Transfer Flow 50 gal aux; Andersen WDH; Prodigy P2
😁 "If a man says he’ll fix something, he will. There’s no need to remind him every 6 months.
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11-24-2020, 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr G
What items, accessories, spare parts, etc. would you recommend someone new to RVing purchase at the time the they buy the RV or before the first trip?
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Being you're a first time buyer, negotiate some of the above items to be thrown into the deal free. At the very least, a decent "starter kit". It'll have some inexpensive basic essentials in it, that'll get you going.
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Think you're too old to cry or swear out loud...walk into your hitch in the dark.
2012 Jay Flight 19RD
2016 Ford F150 XLT 2X4 SC 3.5L Eco Max Tow
2010 Tundra TRD DBL Cab (Traded)
2 new fluffy Corgis, Bayley and Stanley
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11-24-2020, 01:49 PM
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Thanks everyone for the good advice and tips.
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11-25-2020, 05:08 PM
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Location: West Michigan
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Originally Posted by wiscampsin
Surge protector. Not cheap but considering what it would cost to replace all your onboard electronics (fridge board, water heater, furnace, AC unit, tv, etc) it's cheap insurance.
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Plus amp adapters, water filter
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11-26-2020, 09:18 AM
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Lots of good recommendations, so far.
You might find that some campgrounds 30Amp power receptacles are in pretty poor condition due to lots of use. Some of them will have "pristine" 50Amp receptacles next to those clapped out 30Amp receptacles. A 50Amp to 30Amp power adapter cord would be nice to have in that situation.
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11-26-2020, 10:23 AM
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Location: San Antonio
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It rarely gets mentioned but we found this to be the best $10 purchase https://www.walmart.com/ip/RV-Screen...oaAi2hEALw_wcB
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2021 Ford F150 SCrew 3.5 Eco, 157”, 3.55, Tow Pkg
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11-30-2020, 11:51 AM
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Not sure if they were listed or not but Spare Fuses! All sizes that your rig uses.
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2018 Eagle 28.5 RSTS
Fifth Wheel
Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi
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11-30-2020, 01:12 PM
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All things above and a fuse box kit that covers all the fuses in your TT. You can get a very inexpensive kit off Amazon or at Harbor Freight. Make sure that it includes 40 amp fuses.
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11-30-2020, 01:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wiscampsin
Surge protector. Not cheap but considering what it would cost to replace all your onboard electronics (fridge board, water heater, furnace, AC unit, tv, etc) it's cheap insurance.
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Specifically an EMS (Electrical Management System) that also protect from wiring faults, high and low voltage and not just surges. About $350. So important to us that we have two, with one as an immediate spare.
Angus
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Winters in Las Cruces, NM, traveling the rest
2019 Pinnacle 36SSWS "Diana"
2019 F350 DRW Lariat CC Long Bed Diesel "Sheila"
3 Chihuahuas and 4 cats
We don't camp, we don't glamp, we LIVE.
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11-30-2020, 01:56 PM
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Location: Concord, CA
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Insurance.
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Wanda - 2022 Rockwood Mini Lite 2516s
Trooper - 2016 F250 Lariat CCSB 6.7L Power Stroke, 3.5" lift, Titan 60gal, Airlift 7500XL, Bedrug & ARE Z-series topper
Gone but not forgotten:
Harvey – *SOLD* 2018 Eagle HT TT 314BHDS
Big D - 2002 F250 XLT CCSB 7.3L Power Stroke (semi-retired)
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11-30-2020, 04:58 PM
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Location: South Texas
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A high limit, widely accepted credit card, and some cash.
Funny, my wife usually carries that stuff for me...
Other than a positive attitude, most of the other necessities, and niceties have been mentioned already...
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-2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JLU) (Primary Toad)
-1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ (Secondary Toad)
-2014 Jay Flight 28BHBE & Ram 2500 6.4L CC 4x4 (sold)
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12-01-2020, 06:53 PM
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Location: Gilroy
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Previous poster mentioned fuses, I also carry a spare set of breakers that go in our inverter. Ours are an odd ball size so finding them on the road could be a problem.
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2012 Tacoma crew Cab Pre-Runner
Tow package, Scanguage, Timbrens
2016 Feather 7 18RBM
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12-01-2020, 09:08 PM
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Location: Firestone
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Sway Bar - So TT won't sway or tip and drag you along with it.
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2016 Dutchman Kodiak Ultra-Lite
2017 Jayco Hummingbird
1998 Ford Explorer
2009 Ford F-150
2019 Ram 1500 Laramie
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12-01-2020, 09:19 PM
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Andersen hitch, no sway, easy on/off and light and simple.
Andersen leveler, pull on until she says level and done.
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2017 SLX 195RB
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit L 5.7L V8
Andersen WDH hitch, Renogy 100 AH Lithium &
200 Watts solar panels from Renogy
Prev. '14 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, gas 3.6 V6
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12-01-2020, 09:27 PM
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Location: Nor Cal
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RogerR
Andersen hitch, no sway, easy on/off and light and simple.
Andersen leveler, pull on until she says level and done.
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2018 JayFlight SLX 212QBW
1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat SC, 7.3L PSD, 3.73
Transfer Flow 50 gal aux; Andersen WDH; Prodigy P2
😁 "If a man says he’ll fix something, he will. There’s no need to remind him every 6 months.
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12-02-2020, 06:58 AM
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Location: Sparks
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulB12
WIFE.....nuff said
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You recommend picking up a new wife too?
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2017 Jayco Jayflight 29RKS
2014 Ram 1500 Crew Cab
Weimador Daisy Mae (Gone, but will always be loved and missed)
Weimaraner Duke
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12-23-2020, 10:00 PM
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Print off a couple of these prior to a long trip or maybe just when backing up.
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2015 White Hawk 28DSBH (trade-in)
2015 Eagle 355MBQS (trade-in)
2019 Jay Flight 29BHDB
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12-24-2020, 09:10 AM
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Location: Northern California
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A quality tire pressure gauge.
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12-24-2020, 10:56 AM
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Quote:
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That is nice to have. I put one on my trailer after I got it.
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2014 Ram 1500 Crew Cab
Weimador Daisy Mae (Gone, but will always be loved and missed)
Weimaraner Duke
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