Necessities for new tt?

[jstcruizen16]

Originally Posted by PTaylor883

In reading through the above lists, it looks like some folks make RV life very complicated. For example, we make instant coffee rather than having a coffee maker. We skip all the barbecue stuff and only cook outdoors if the park has a fire pit.

Spare fuses, tools, basic cooking stuff: needed for sure. I also recommend an extra length of power cord and water hose for those parks with poorly placed utilities.

Lol, you make a good point . Camping (or owning a rv) may mean different things for different folks. For my husband and I our reason for buying an rv is because we love the beach and this was the next best thing to owning a little beach house. We also use it as our guest quarters in our back yard .

[timfromma]

Here's my list that I've shared a few times before. I've received compliments on it.

Shore power extension cord
Regular house extension cord
Surge suppressor
Various adapters (30A to 50A, 30A to 20A, 20A to 30A…etc)
cable TV cable
Drinking water hose
Water filter
Water pressure regulator
Good quality sewer hose
Sewer hose extension
90 degree dump station adapter
Clear sewer hose adapter (so you know the tank is clean)
Sewer hose stand
Rubber gloves
Dedicated black tank rinse hose
Black tank chemicals
RV safe toilet paper
Lynx leveling blocks
X-Chocks
Carpenters level
Inverting generator (3kW at least)
Portable tire inflator
Lug wrench
Hydraulic bottle jack
Mechanics tool kit
Spare fuses
Spare hitch pins
Towing mirrors
Traffic cones
Flashlight
Road flares

And most important…

A sense of humor

[gspot01]

Originally Posted by timfromma

Here's my list that I've shared a few times before. I've received compliments on it.

...

And most important…

A sense of humor

That is an excellent list!

Couple other things for us:

Two smallish floor fans (e.g. Honeywell from Walmart, ~$25 ea), each aimed at one of the sleeping areas, to keep the air moving at night when the AC isn't running. Can be wall/ceiling mounted if desired.

Small electric space heater (I also like the cylindrical Honeywell from Walmart, ~$50), to supplement the furnace when cold. Idea is to use the CG's electricity that you already paid a flat rate for, rather than so much of your valuable propane.

3m Command hooks everywhere for keys, sweaters, hand towels, utensils, etc.

Outdoor table for food prep (eg, plastic, 2'x4')

Pop-up canopy for that extra bit of shade just where needed (over the grill or picnic table).

Small folding side table to sit your drink on (eg, aluminum Ozarka, Walmart, ~$25)

Zero-gravity chairs to put you to sleep while sitting around outside

[RandK-M]

Originally Posted by Islander

Fitting out an RV can take a toll on the wallet if
One item I find Very useful is 'pool noodles' , again at the dollar store.
They can be cut, shaped and fitted for numerous items and places in the RV from storing items in the pantry, pot cupboard and storage areas. Buy extra... you will find them very useful.

Good luck and enjoy

Islander

X2 on the pool noodles. I have a piece cut that I wedge in the microwave between the rotating plate and the top. Now it never moves or bounces out of the little drive disk during travel.

Ray

[K2Kevin]

X 3 on pool noodles! I also use drink cozy and other soft stuff

[wrsees]

Originally Posted by rammie

We finally have ok our loan approval done, should be able to take delivery in the next couple weeks. Bought a new Flagstaff 25bds. We are going to get the PI ems, and extended sewer hoses, fresh water hoses too. Leveling blocks, and cover, as well as an awning mat. We are in our 50's, so pretty well set in life with plates and such. Going to driveway camp a couple nights. What else are bare necessities that we maybe missing? Not looking to go broke on stuff, but want to be prepared. Thoughts and opinions?

TWO sets of bed sheets, one to remake the bed when you strip the first off after a trip. Then the bed is ready for the next trip. Learned this in our first year! Enjoy!

[itat]

Congrats on the new TT.

For me, a TPMS is not a necessity but a “nice to have”. A good tire pressure gauge is a necessity because OEM tires tend to be lower quality. Always keep them inflated to max. pressure indicated on the sidewalls.

Driveway camping for a couple of nights is an excellent idea. Then for your first outing at a campground, book at a site not too far from a Walmart so you can pickup anything you forgot or didn’t realize you need.

Once you have your TT loaded for camping get to a scale to make sure you aren’t overloading those OEM tires.

I can’t really add to the list of day-to-day things that others have posted except to say you should do lots of reading here on maintenance requirements and then start to buy items for that. When we first got our current TT we immediately added an electric jack, vent covers, a Progressive Industries hard wired EMS and a Blue Sea m6006 switch for the battery.

[blue ridge runner]

My wife and I have a 16 ram 2500. It is stock. The TT we have is low profile. Any suggestions on an anti sway drop hitch? Its going to have to be a pretty good drop. The ram sets very high in the rear.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by blue ridge runner

My wife and I have a 16 ram 2500. It is stock. The TT we have is low profile. Any suggestions on an anti sway drop hitch? Its going to have to be a pretty good drop. The ram sets very high in the rear.

It would help if you posted what year, brand and model of TT.

[blue ridge runner]

2000 27ft flagstaff no slide TT.

[mbenson1234]

I agree with Itat on TPMS. I am laways available if any has any questions about TST TPMS.
Thanks,
Mike Benson
TST TPMS
210-420-0132

[ProCharger]

Originally Posted by mbenson1234

I agree with Itat on TPMS. I am laways available if any has any questions about TST TPMS.
Thanks,
Mike Benson
TST TPMS
210-420-0132

We will be purchasing a color 507 here in the next couple months! Will be nice to stretch our legs past the 75 miles we had limited ourselves to with the more local campgrounds with the castle rocks last year. Replacing them with endurance as well. Should be a good year!

[Chief T]

One thing I did not see mentioned is a torque wrench. I check my TT wheel's lugs before and during each trip. I usually wind up tightening 1-3 lugs each trip.

Harbor Freight is a good place to get all the tools you need.

Safe and happy travels.