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07-29-2012, 07:25 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 7
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Your one must have....
When you first got your TT, what was the one must thing that you had to have? Looking back on it now, did you really need it??
If not, what do you now consider a MUST HAVE??
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Jay & Lynn
2013 Salem 30KQBSS
2010 Ford F250 Lariat 6.8L V10
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07-29-2012, 07:58 AM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
Posts: 23,269
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A sense of humor.
I thought I had one before I got my camper.
Turns out it needed a lot of work to keep up with owning one.
Oh, and a "Purse of Unending Gold" would be my first choice.
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Lou & Freya the wonder dog
2008 GMC Sierra 3000HD Allison Duramax
2019 Flagstaff 8529FL
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07-29-2012, 08:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lake Charles, La.
Posts: 1,536
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in my case, it was more of tools and repair parts. each time something would go wrong, i fixed it and made sure i had a spare. when i got rid of that trailer, i was amazed at what i had accumulated over 10 yrs. now that i think abt it, i'm doing the same thing with the one i have not.
the item that i brought in from the old trailer was a corning controlled temp hot plate w/casserole dish. haven't used it the first time in 10 yrs. last year, dropped the casserole dish and broke it.
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07-29-2012, 08:35 AM
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Submarines once..........
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: New York
Posts: 146
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We had two must haves, the larger U shaped dinette and the outside grill. I love the grill and the dinette was absolutely necessary with our large family.
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Jason and Melissa
2013 ROO 233S AKA Our "ROO"ST
2008 Ford F-250
63 Nights in 2012! 8 Nights and counting in 2013
Four high energy Little Girls!:
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07-29-2012, 08:41 AM
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Wanna Be Camper
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Posts: 2,420
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The QS bed on a slide in the master bedroom. Would not ever have a trailer without again.
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John & Deb
2011 F250 Lariat FX4 Crew Cab 6.2
2011 Flagstaff V-Lite 30WRLS
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07-29-2012, 09:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Upstate (Albany Area) NY
Posts: 832
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The big bathroom, with full-size shower was tops on our "must have" list. We found it, and love having it! Unless it's really crappy weather or very "buggy" out, we really only use the TT for sleeping, meal prep, bath & shower. We weren't looking for a huge living space, but what we got was comfortable and fits our needs. The big bath is almost 7' deep, with LOTS of room to shower, towel-off, dress, etc. I've stayed in hotel rooms with smaller baths.
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Fire Instructor
2022 Coachmen Leprechaun 319MB
2022 Ford Ranger toad
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07-29-2012, 10:00 AM
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Alleged curmudgeon
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Southwest Michigan
Posts: 558
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At different times during our search, we thought an outside kitchen & a bunkhouse were "must haves". Eventually we settled on a TT with neither and do not miss them, which is a reason not to rush while shopping. Our eventual top "must" was a queen bed on a slide for bedroom comfort AND to provide a little needed flexibility when my daughter, son-in-law & granddaughter come for a night, as we can fit a pack and play in the bedroom for the baby.
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Lee
2013 Windjammer 3008W
2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 6.0L w/Equalizer 4
Nights camped: 2012 (29); 2013 (26); 2014 (40); 2015 (43); 2016 (35); 2017 (34); 2018 (39); 2019 (30); 2020 (16); 2021 (14); 2022 to date (12)
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07-29-2012, 10:32 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Northeast Louisiana
Posts: 33,915
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Accessory wise:
A level. Problem is, I am bad about taking it out of the trailer when working around the house and forgetting to put it back. Usually have to end up borrowing one from a camping buddy.
I keep saying I will buy some stick on bubble levels, but never have.
I also took my Sewer Solution from my old trailer to the new one (and will always own one of these as long as RV's have their current dumping system).
Trailer wise (see pic):
A must have for me was the toilet not being in a confined little room, and was one of the main reasons I chose the trailer I did.
I thought I wanted/needed a free standing dinette table, but would probably now opt for a built-in with the benefit of hindsight. You have to strap the legs of the chairs together before/after traveling, which is a pain. The extension eave on the table is also bad about sliding out during traveling, if not fastened in somehow.
My trailer also came with a couple of bar stools, which in reality are in the way. They are sitting in the corner of the garage.
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2011 Flagstaff 831 RLBSS
A 72 hour hold in a psych unit is beginning to intrigue me as a potential vacation opportunity.
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07-29-2012, 10:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Jefferson County, MO
Posts: 5,452
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We bought our first trailer for travel, not camping. As far as I’m concerned the one “must have” is an RV campground directory. Either the Woodall’s or Trailer Life, both are good campground directories. Other useful tools for travel are “The Next Exit” book and a GPS. We don’t go on trips without all three.
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Bob and Joyce
2013 CC Silverback 29RL
2010 Ford F250 XL Crew Cab 6.4 liter diesel
ATU Local 788
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07-29-2012, 10:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Missouri
Posts: 117
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After owning several campers you get to know what you like and don't like, so when we started our hunt for a new one I made a list of stuff that were "requirements" by me and the hubby made his too. I even checked to see where all the electrical outlets were placed. We looked at lots of different brands including Keystones, Jayco's, Coachmen, and more. As a bunkhouse was a requirement for us so floorplan was not changeable. Each one we took our "lists" to compare. Once we looked at the Flagstaff we were sold as it had almost all of our requirements, except the laundry chute but it even had a lot of our wants. So I'm thinking I'm either getting too picky with each new camper or I've just been spoiled and want it all!
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2005 Chevy 2500HD
2013 Flagstaff 8528BHWS
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07-29-2012, 11:15 AM
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Wanna Be Camper
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Posts: 2,420
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wmtire
Accessory wise:
A level. Problem is, I am bad about taking it out of the trailer when working around the house and forgetting to put it back. Usually have to end up borrowing one from a camping buddy.
I keep saying I will buy some stick on bubble levels, but never have.
I also took my Sewer Solution from my old trailer to the new one (and will always own one of these as long as RV's have their current dumping system).
Trailer wise (see pic):
A must have for me was the toilet not being in a confined little room, and was one of the main reasons I chose the trailer I did.
I thought I wanted/needed a free standing dinette table, but would probably now opt for a built-in with the benefit of hindsight. You have to strap the legs of the chairs together before/after traveling, which is a pain. The extension eave on the table is also bad about sliding out during traveling, if not fastened in somehow.
My trailer also came with a couple of bar stools, which in reality are in the way. They are sitting in the corner of the garage.
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That sure looks like the interior of our 30WRLS V-Lite. Our stools ended up put away as well. Also there is a strap under the table at the very back behind the extension arm that has a snap on it to snap into the arm. Ours has held over 12,000 km so far.
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John & Deb
2011 F250 Lariat FX4 Crew Cab 6.2
2011 Flagstaff V-Lite 30WRLS
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07-29-2012, 11:51 AM
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Old Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Spring, TX
Posts: 405
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A trailer manufacturer who does it right the first time, has a rigorous quality program and is customer focused rather than its own agenda.
I'm so tired of crappy products, half thought out and those that require me to fix it after sale. I've done my part, parted with my hard earned cash, its their turn to provide me with a reliable, well engineered and quality driven product. Even if it cost me a little more!
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Drivin, Miss Daisey & the boss, Toppi
2018 Berkshire XL40B-380, SFE=244
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07-29-2012, 12:15 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Northeast Louisiana
Posts: 33,915
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheSasks
Also there is a strap under the table at the very back behind the extension arm that has a snap on it to snap into the arm. Ours has held over 12,000 km so far.
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Well, $#^& if there isn't!!!!! I went and checked after reading your post, and there it was. It's snapped up now.Thanks for the tip, I owe you one.
Okay, I can scratch that one off my gripe list.
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2011 Flagstaff 831 RLBSS
A 72 hour hold in a psych unit is beginning to intrigue me as a potential vacation opportunity.
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07-29-2012, 01:42 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 60
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We looked for month for what we wanted and needed,the one we decided on was a Sabre 34tbok-6, it has the extra room for the son, the outside kitchen for me, and the walk in pantry for the wife. I read a lot of the threads on FR site and looking at all of the 5Th wheels, We found one for the right price, floor plan and most of the wants and needs
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07-29-2012, 02:16 PM
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Too old to be too smart
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: La La Land
Posts: 439
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A RV Queen mattress.
Previous owner (an idiot) down-sized it to a "full".
Some re-work with some wood, and a nice new mattress, was all it took.
Did we really need it? Yes! Wife's happy!
Pop
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Terry 250RKS, perfect for the two of us and the pups.
2000 F-350 7.3L CC/LB 4WD Lariat 3.73's
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07-29-2012, 02:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 7,948
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My DW to remember the proper backup and stop signals when backing into a space.
Some of her verbal commands are...
Now move over there
WHOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWW
Come on back. You won't hit the tree...
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07-29-2012, 03:40 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Lanesboro, Ma
Posts: 74
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We sold our old camper because "we had to have" the outside kitchen and second exterior door leading to the bathroom. Love the outside kitchen and wouldn't own another TT without one. The second door however never gets used.
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07-29-2012, 04:04 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Posts: 3,367
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A SHOWER! Still what I appreciate the most.
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2021 F350 Lariat 7.3 4X4 w 4.30s, 2018 Wildcat 29RLX
2012 BMW G650GS, Demco Premiere Slider
1969 John Deere 1020, 1940 Ford 9N, 1948 Ford 8N
Jonsered 535, Can of WD-40, Duct Tape
Red Green coffee mugs
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07-29-2012, 05:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 903
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Quote:
Originally Posted by acadianbob
a shower! Still what i appreciate the most.
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boom !!! X2
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2012 Sandstorm 203slc
2013 Toyota Tundra
Eqil-l-izer hitch,Prodigy P3
2014 Honda Pioneer 700-4
2004 Yamaha Grizzly 660
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07-29-2012, 09:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posts: 360
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#1 was the 30' length so we could park it at home and the wife could still drive into the garage, then it was the living room that sold us.
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