Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-13-2017, 06:23 PM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: oak grove, minnesota
Posts: 15
Necessities for new tt?

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?
rammie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-13-2017, 06:27 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Oregon
Posts: 138
Toilet paper!
__________________
2014 Ford F-150
2015 Apex Nano 193BHS
2018 Nights Camped: 7
mbCik is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-13-2017, 06:29 PM   #3
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: oak grove, minnesota
Posts: 15
Thank you!! Yes, that is another item we will need, but looking for the more expensive items?
rammie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-13-2017, 06:32 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
K2Kevin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 362
Surge Protector, power adapter (house to your RV 30 amp), wheel chocks (black Rubber ones), rubber gloves, work gloves,
K2Kevin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-13-2017, 06:33 PM   #5
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Oregon
Posts: 138
You can find many checklists by searching the Internet or this forum.

Here is a good one.

RV Supplies Checklist- Fraserway RV

Wheel chocks and a tire pressure gauge are also important. I also own one of those hitch locks that fits into the ball socket.

Enjoy!
__________________
2014 Ford F-150
2015 Apex Nano 193BHS
2018 Nights Camped: 7
mbCik is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-13-2017, 06:35 PM   #6
Senior Member
 
K2Kevin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 362
Weboost cell signal booster...
K2Kevin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-13-2017, 06:36 PM   #7
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Missouri
Posts: 906
Quote:
Originally Posted by rammie View Post
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?
Pots and pans, silverware!, be surprised how many people for forget that. LOL
If you have any mechanical/electrical ability, get a decent electrical meter, you will need it eventually.
Make sure you have a lug wrench that fits your tires. If you aren't going to get coach net or Good Sams, a jack also for the trailer tires.
Get a box of fuses that are correct for you trailer, you will blow at least one eventually.
Get another tool box, just for the trailer and stock it up.
You will be amazed at the 'stuff" that needs a screwdriver or a socket to fix once you are on the road. LOL
A can of wd40 and a can of white lithium grease. You will need them both.

Just from the top of my head.
3 motorhomes and a pop up, a bumper pull and now on have 5th wheel.
__________________
Mark B.
2021 GMC 1500
Anderson WDH
markb5900 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-13-2017, 07:02 PM   #8
Senior Member
 
CampingGator's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: North Central Florida
Posts: 1,629
Anderson leveler - so easy to use compared to blocks. You also need a level. Weight distribution hitch and anti sway. If your not safe pulling, forget the rest of it.
__________________
_____________________________________________

2010 Ford F-150 Crew Cab
2015 Salem Hemisphere 263RL
CampingGator is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-13-2017, 07:04 PM   #9
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Frederica DE
Posts: 1,223
2nd year full factory warranty.
__________________

2016 Ford F250 XLT 4X4 6.2L
2015 Rockwood Signature Ultralite 8329SS
Hensley Arrow
uhduh camping is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2017, 08:18 AM   #10
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 420
Water hose
Water filter
Water pressure regulator
90 degree fitting for water hose
A second length of water hose in case you need it

15-30 amp adapter
50-40 amp adapter
surge protector

Blank tank flush if you don't have a built in one
Water hose for blank tank flush.
Black tank chemicals
Sewer hose and adapter
Gloves

Wheel chocks
Anderson levelers
Blocks to put under stab jacks
A level or preferably a level mate pro
A way to pick if the trailer to put a spare tire on
A lug nut wrench that fits the lug nuts on the trailer
X chocks
Tongue lock ( I like the master lock one that go into the receiver)
Atleast 3 locks keyed togeather 2 for the chocks one for the tongue

Pots
Pans
Pans for oven
Knifes forks spoons
Serving utensils and kitchen knifes
Plates
Bowls
Cups
Coffee cups
A way to make coffee
Cleaning supplies
Scrubbers to clean dishes with
Matches and or lighters
Camco makes really nice cabinet and refrigerator bars

Trash cans one for bathroom one for kitchen
Trash bags
Toilet paper
Bath towels
Hand towels
Wash rags
Something to hold toothbrushes
Full run of toiletries
Good first aid kit with any meds you take

Bed sheets
Better mattress ( anything that's not a 2" thick brick like our camper)
Laundry basket
Hangers for the closet

Small tool kit(!like the 60 dollar ones the sell st hardware stores.
Multimeter
Spare fuses
Spare water hose washers
A couple things if command hooks.
A flashlight
Spare hitch parts ( I have an equalizer so I carry 2 extra of each type of pin)
Spare batteries for remotes

If you have dogs :
Food and water bowls
Dog food
Leashes
Timeouts
Medicine
Dog beds.

That's off the top of my head. A ladder is nice to clean off the top of the slide before closing.

Slide when at home pull the power cord all the way out. Ours had a big knot in it and was a pita to deal with when trying to set up.
quicky06 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2017, 10:13 AM   #11
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Payson, AZ
Posts: 3,859
clear plastic sewer adapter, tire pressure gauge, wheel chocks, electrical adapters so you can plug into 50, 30, or 15 amp receptacles, rv insurance.


do your driveway camping and figure out what you need. use this time to make sure everything works. find a dump site to dump after your driveway adventure. some form of portable barbeque that you can set up outside will be high on your list if your are into that.


longer term you will end up getting many of the things mentioned above.


the intent is to enjoy. bottle of wine. and continue to read this forum as you will pick up many, many ideas.
__________________
2015 cardinal model 3825fl
2015 dodge ram 3500 dually
CHICKDOE is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2017, 03:59 PM   #12
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 135
One item not mentioned, yet I think it's one of the MUST haves... A TPMS. For peace of mind and family safety when traveling on the road.
johng4706 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2017, 06:17 PM   #13
Site Team
 
Terier's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 10,446
There are many good list on this site to review. Some items on other people lists I still do not own and my TT is 6 1/2 years old. What you need right away will depend on your camping style and what you end up encountering. If I were traveling more I might just need some of the stuff I am currently doing without. With that said other people are in a better position to fix a problem while I will need to call on someone to help.
__________________
Great choice for "Living within my means" and camping for one...

Formerly owned 2011 Salem Cruise Lite 20RBXL & 2011 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab
Terier is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2017, 08:00 PM   #14
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Warsaw,NC
Posts: 7,184
Quote:
Originally Posted by johng4706 View Post
One item not mentioned, yet I think it's one of the MUST haves... A TPMS. For peace of mind and family safety when traveling on the road.


X2 on the TPMS on the camper lets you see the tires when you are riding down the road. I have TST 507
spock123 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2017, 08:24 PM   #15
Junior Member
 
sgskad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: St. Paul, MN
Posts: 23
Rammie, congrats on the 25BDS, we picked up our new 25BDS this past wednesday from Coates in Forest Lake.................... absolutely love it, we have not take it out yet and weather does not look too promising for the next couple of weekends but we will see................. good luck and enjoy. one of the things we bought right away was a Maxxair cover for the front vent.

good luck and happy camping

Scott
__________________
Scott and Kristina
brand spankin new 2018 Flagstaff 25BDS
Flagstaff 227 popup, sold to my son
sgskad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2017, 09:29 PM   #16
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: South Bend, IN
Posts: 50
Lots'a stuff.

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.

PTaylor883 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2017, 11:31 AM   #17
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,081
Whatever you think you will need will be at best 80% correct. Easiest way to approach 95% correct:

- make a list of what you are adding from the start.
- camp. Review the list after return.
- Did you use the item? Yes - keep for next trip. No - do you really think you will use it next time? No - out it comes.
- What items not on the list did you go out and buy while camping? Did they work as intended? Yes - keep and put on list; No - get rid of.
- What items not on the list did you really wish you had? Put in the camper for next trip and add to list.

Rinse, lather, repeat for about 3 trips. After refining the list for 3 trips, only an unusual trip (duration, climate, etc) is going to change your list.

just my thoughts and experiences
Fred W
2014 Rockwood A122 A-frame
2008 Hyundai Entourage minivan
camping Colorado and adjacent states one weekend at a time
pgandw is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2017, 11:50 AM   #18
Senior Member
 
Islander's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Nanaimo
Posts: 487
Fitting out an RV can take a toll on the wallet if you are not careful.

You have already been given some good recommendations.

IMO
The 'Dollar Store' is your friend.
There are some good things and not so good things at the dollar store that can be had for fitting out an RV.
Kitchen stuff is of medium quality where as the plastic pails and tubs will not last with any rough use.
Often you can find the same items in the dollar store at the big box store for more money and different labels. So check them out first.

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
__________________
'07 WildCat 30 RLBS ~ West Coast Edition ~
Trail Air - Tri Glide Pin Box
2000 F350 Lariat DRW 4x4 7.3 Diesel 89k miles
Edge programmer, 4" SS exhaust turbo/back,
Tru-Cool Max Trans Cooler, Bilstein Shocks
Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada
Islander is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-24-2017, 12:14 AM   #19
Member
 
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 34
Looks like most is covered, I will add a few things I've put in the camper aside from what was already said.

Hatchet
Axe
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Wasp spray
A few boxes of matches
Fire starter sticks
Mountain pie irons
Hotdog cooking forks
Good campfire bag chairs
A couple of cheaper fishing poles
Hand crank flashlight (emergency use)
pbrown1988 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-24-2017, 06:33 AM   #20
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: NE Arkansas
Posts: 339
I bought my TT in 2016, and our first trip (after the shakedown) was a 5000-mile trip out to the Grand Canyon. Being a newbie then, I was blind-sided by all the things I needed to buy to be able to safely and comfortably carry out that endeavor (tpms, tools, kitchen, etc.) with a family of four. It was one of the best trips of my life. If you plan on doing something like that, better grease up the credit card. I'd say I spent another grand, at least, on outfitting the land yacht.

Since then 90% of my trips are weekends within 100 miles where I'm just relaxing beside the lake and less is definitely more. A lot of the stuff I have isn't really necessary on those shorter/simpler trips. But I'm still glad I have it all because I do use it/need it on those couple of longer trips each year. This year I'm leaving on May 26 and, except for a few days back home for various reasons, am not returning until Aug 6. Might hit 10k miles this summer. Everything I bought will come in useful on a trip like that where you need to be prepared and self-sufficient. Especially the EEztire TPMS, which I highly recommend (no affiliation).
__________________
2016 Salem Cruise Lite 261bhxl
Ram 1500 5.7l Hemi Crew Cab 4wd
gspot01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Forest River, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:46 AM.