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03-13-2017, 07:59 AM
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Senior Member
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Jumping from pop-up to trailer items
Hello all. We are making the move this year from a pop up camper to a hard walled one. The popup was basic with just heat and a fridge. The new camper has a bath and kitchen. I have all the supplies from the other camper so I'm pretty well stocked. But I'm curious if there's things I may need to buy that I would need on the new that I didn't on the popup. Like a sewer hose and things. Any recommendations would be helpful along with any brand preference.
Thanks for the help
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03-13-2017, 08:29 AM
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Besides a good quality sewer hose I would add a water pressure regulator, water hose, 30AMP extension cord, wheel chocks, and with all the on board electronics in your new purchase consider a Progressive Industries EMS/surge protector. Extra fuses are always a good thing to have too.
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03-13-2017, 08:52 AM
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Senior Member
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A"TPMS" would be a good investment also. I like the TST 507. Good luck with your new RV.
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03-13-2017, 09:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mammoth
Hello all. We are making the move this year from a pop up camper to a hard walled one. The popup was basic with just heat and a fridge. The new camper has a bath and kitchen. I have all the supplies from the other camper so I'm pretty well stocked. But I'm curious if there's things I may need to buy that I would need on the new that I didn't on the popup. Like a sewer hose and things. Any recommendations would be helpful along with any brand preference.
Thanks for the help
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As far as sewer hose and connections go I would recommend the Camco Rhinoflex.
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03-13-2017, 09:16 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: NJ
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Thanks for the info. I'll take a look at those.
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03-13-2017, 09:18 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiscampsin
Besides a good quality sewer hose I would add a water pressure regulator, water hose, 30AMP extension cord, wheel chocks, and with all the on board electronics in your new purchase consider a Progressive Industries EMS/surge protector. Extra fuses are always a good thing to have too.
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For the surge protector is there one I diff look at? There are many on their website.
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03-13-2017, 10:24 AM
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First you need to decide if you want a portable or hard wire unit. Then ask yourself if you may upgrade to a 50 amp RV later. (You can use a 50 amp protector with your 30 amp RV with the use of a 50-30 amp adapter. As you can see on their website an EMS/Surge Protector protects your RV the best. i.e. EMS-HW50C or 30C for hard wire or the EMS/PT50X or 30X for portable.
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03-13-2017, 01:11 PM
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Make sure you have what you need to change a flat tire. This is easily forgotten when buying a larger trailer. All jacks are not created equal and can be very frustrating if they just wont do the job. If your new rig has tandem axels (2) I would suggest a "trailer aid". That's what I use along with an electric impact wrench. Good luck and happy camping.
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03-13-2017, 01:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stormrider151
Make sure you have what you need to change a flat tire. This is easily forgotten when buying a larger trailer. All jacks are not created equal and can be very frustrating if they just wont do the job. If your new rig has tandem axels (2) I would suggest a "trailer aid". That's what I use along with an electric impact wrench. Good luck and happy camping.
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Thanks. It's a single axle. And I always assumed the jack from the truck would work.
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03-13-2017, 02:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mammoth
Thanks. It's a single axle. And I always assumed the jack from the truck would work.
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It might. Then again it may not. I found this out the hard way. Try it before you hit the road. It will give you a lot of piece of mind to know you can handle a flat if it happens.
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03-13-2017, 02:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stormrider151
It might. Then again it may not. I found this out the hard way. Try it before you hit the road. It will give you a lot of piece of mind to know you can handle a flat if it happens.
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Thanks. That's good advice
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03-13-2017, 03:26 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Northeast
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Getting lots of good advice... wish I had a list when I traded up 3 years ago. I was lucky because Stormrider is absolutely correct about a jack. The time to find out you should have one IS NOT WHEN YOU NEED ONE. I like the TST 507 for tire pressure monitoring (as was mentioned). It is a little pricey but works flawlessly. Happy Camping
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03-13-2017, 04:14 PM
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Location: Fort White, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by phillips
As far as sewer hose and connections go I would recommend the Camco Rhinoflex.
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03-13-2017, 05:17 PM
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It's handy to have a 50 amp adapter - especially if you go to FROGtober Fest. Which reminds me - I need to buy one so I don't have to borrow the one from the campground again.
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03-13-2017, 05:22 PM
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Trailer-aid will still work with a single axle also. (If you still have room to still get under the trailer that is)
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03-13-2017, 05:41 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MartiB
It's handy to have a 50 amp adapter - especially if you go to FROGtober Fest. Which reminds me - I need to buy one so I don't have to borrow the one from the campground again.
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I'm buying a wolf pup 16bhs and it has 30 amp. So would I need a 50a adapter? Do some CG only have 50a service?
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03-13-2017, 05:42 PM
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Location: NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by foretm
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Thanks. Added to my Amazon list. What length do you think is good? 15 ft? And will it be able to still store in the rear bumper?
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03-13-2017, 05:44 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hdmtnrider
First you need to decide if you want a portable or hard wire unit. Then ask yourself if you may upgrade to a 50 amp RV later. (You can use a 50 amp protector with your 30 amp RV with the use of a 50-30 amp adapter. As you can see on their website an EMS/Surge Protector protects your RV the best. i.e. EMS-HW50C or 30C for hard wire or the EMS/PT50X or 30X for portable.
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Looked them up. Wow pricy. That might have to wait a little but I'll put it on my list.
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03-14-2017, 03:50 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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It's so easy to get overwhelmed (and broke!) with everything you need, should have, and want. I tried to identify the bare minimum for a first trip and then share a handful of "should haves" here:
http://learntorv.com/newbie-first-trip-essentials/
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03-14-2017, 03:51 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mammoth
For the surge protector is there one I diff look at? There are many on their website.
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See if this helps:
http://learntorv.com/what-surge-prot...est-for-my-rv/
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