RV Must Haves...?

[JoeR]

1. Battery disconnect.
2. Good shower head that shuts off completely. Oxygenics is the first thing I put in, the first night I camped. (The day I picked it up.) I got the shut off valve a couple of weeks later.

[dparkpa]

We have a Windjammer 2609w and bought it because of the following "must-haves" for us
1. Rear bedroom-do not like backing into a site and trying to sleep by the roadway.
2. Access to bathroom and frig with slide closed.
3. Large wrap-around couch in front that faces dinette and entertainment center.
4. Two entrances that are both cover by the awning.
5. Awning over the slide.

Did I mention that we really like our TT?

Happy camping to all.

[Rugged Brown]

My five
1) Quality workmanship
2) Quality aftermarket service
3) Competitive pricing
4) Quality materials
5) Bigger Oven

[extremebike]

Hi Chris

First off thanks for asking.

My top 5:

1. Battery disconnect switch

2. clearly marked dump handle markings

3. hold clips for all outside storage access doors. (It is possible to tear off the passenger side storage access door with the awning arm if it is half open).

4. easier access for the "Level Up Controller". Maybe on driver side storage access door?

5. flip up side counter on 32RL for more counter space.

My DW and I love our 32RL.

[Malco]

Think we're pretty good with the one we have now,but would like a battery disconnect and electric jacks.

[Triguy]

Originally Posted by Wildcat Chris

We were having a heated discussion at Wildcat today about what attributes, features, options, specs, etc. are absolute must haves for your RV.

Attribute: A roof and walls constructed to be impervious to moisture and resist rot or deterioration from exposure to water or humidity. Everything else is gravy.

Features: A 2" hitch receiver on the back to support at least a bike rack to fit four bikes on the ultralights and more weight for heavier trailers and 5ers.

Options: Slide awnings and battery disconnect should be standard.

Specs: Access to bathroom and kitchen when slides are closed.

[ken0042]

I know this thread is mostly aimed at 5th wheelers, but a couple of items I can think of from a travel trailer that would also apply:

- Digital display for battery life. I realize not everybody is as geeky as some of us here, but you could have a legend or something on the device that breaks down that 12.6 volts is fully charged, etc.

- Owner's manual. Maybe for an RV it may need to be a binder so that pages can be added/removed for a specific device like the fridge, stove, etc.

[sherdep]

1 - Battery Disconnect - is a Must have.
2 - Beefier back Bumper to mount either a Bike Rack or Generator rack.
3 - a Locking Fresh Water Door so it cant be contaminated by someone

Most of the other items are usually standard items so wasnt sure if they would want those included in this list - if so - Hot Water Heater would be # 4

[Wildcat Chris]

Great suggestions and info here so far! There's nothing too surprising, yet it's interesting to see what makes everyone's MUST HAVE list.

[olwierd]

backup lights

a single bowl sink in the kichen

a place to put the sat. box buy the tv.

[trudinator]

Originally Posted by sherdep

1 - Battery Disconnect - is a Must have.
2 - Beefier back Bumper to mount either a Bike Rack or Generator rack.
3 - a Locking Fresh Water Door so it cant be contaminated by someone

Most of the other items are usually standard items so wasnt sure if they would want those included in this list - if so - Hot Water Heater would be # 4

Really? You think someone would actually contaminate your water supply?

[ken0042]

It's funny. That thought had never occurred to me before his post. Now I have a new worry. Yes, perhaps somewhere down on the list near zombie attacks- but still a worry.

I just read a discussion about people being concerned about power cables being stolen, so nothing is impossible.

[sherdep]

Originally Posted by trudinator

Really? You think someone would actually contaminate your water supply?

when you live in a Condo and you are the President / Treasurer and have to enforce the rules - people will do what ever they can to get back at you so that is a possability - yes

[Rebel702]

I would add an outside comparment that provides external access to the water pump, filter and winterization bypass. This could also house the outside shower and tank cleaners and the fresh water fill and city water connections.
This is a standard on motorhomes that could easily and inexpensively be incorporated into the TT/5T lines.

[nuisance]

Originally Posted by trudinator

Really? You think someone would actually contaminate your water supply?

Yes it happened to us with our truck camper. The managers son relieved himself IN the fresh water tank had to completely replace ALL the plumbing, the tank and the faucet as a precaution......This kid was wierd!

[Malco]

I know what I'd have done with that kid.

[nuisance]

The kid was in his 20's and his parents claimed that he was not responsible for his actions because he was in a motorcycle accident without a helmet, and had a head injury. This was when we lived in a mobile home park and the kids parents where the managers of it.
yes some people out there think it is "funny" to relieve themselves anywhere they want......SO SAD.

[hatstomper]

Well someone must be listening. We have battery disconnect. Slides open independently, 2 switches. Bus style basement doors (side opening inside of pull up)with slam latch. Ours is rear kitchen, yet we can get into the fridge when slide is closed, couldn't do that on the old RK. I'd say I'm happier with this one but we only got it in Dec and have not used it.

[TomCat]

Thank you for the kind words! You don't know how pleasing it is to hear the results of the product line from a customers prospective. Positives sometimes are hard to come by as you an imagine. Normally a person posts on problems and that's ok but how refreshing thank you.
Yes, those were customer point that we have heard before and then directed back into the product. We do work hard to produce the best Wildcat products and it is a team I am very proud of. Thank you for your business.

Safe travels,

Tomcat

Wildcat is Forest River's #1 fifth wheel 11 years in a row! Thank you.

[TURBS]

1 exterior compartment doors that match the size of the compartment.
2 air and heating that is uniform thru-out
3 tinted windows
4 jack stabilizers (front and rear)
5 storage options included (hose reel) ? (electrical cord reel) ? (tool box) ? etc etc etc