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Old 12-15-2017, 09:04 PM   #1
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Picking up our first travel trailer tomorrow. 2104S. Still figuring out all the stuff we need but looking forward to getting out there. Looking at EMS surge protectors right now, having a hard time dumping the cash on one but sounds like they can save your rig.
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Old 12-15-2017, 09:53 PM   #2
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First, do you have the right tow vehicle?
Second, do you have the right hitch?
Third, do you have the means to drain the waste tanks?
Fourth, do you, after all this, still have beer money?
If you answered yes to all these questions, hit me up we can put a big dent in
the beer budget.
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Here’s a simplified list for getting started:

http://learntorv.com/newbie-first-trip-essentials/
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Old 12-16-2017, 12:19 AM   #4
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Picking up our first travel trailer tomorrow. 2104S. Still figuring out all the stuff we need but looking forward to getting out there. Looking at EMS surge protectors right now, having a hard time dumping the cash on one but sounds like they can save your rig.
Congrats!!
First things first, EMS will save your bacon and your rig, period!


Second, and as many will say ~~ camp in the driveway or back yard for a weekend or 2 to familiarize yourself with your new tt and enjoy it!


Third ~~ don't over pack to start with and scrounge extra things from the home that you've probably duplicated along the line anyhow.

Fourth ~~ Make a list of things you need & want, look at the list carefully and consider what each item might weigh and then consider what the total weight might be when loaded and ready to head out on your 1st 'official' camping trip.

Fifth ~~ scrounging helps to save coins for beer money.

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Old 12-16-2017, 12:32 AM   #5
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Buy what groceries you need for your first trip.

Make your list of needs before buying anything more.

Publish it here or on any other RV site. The experts will tear it up. Reduce it by two thirds, take the revised list, purchase the top third of it before you go on your first trip. Keep the rest a secret until a year later. How much did you really need from that first list... the revised list... still need?

Good luck and have fun.
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Buy what groceries you need for your first trip.

Make your list of needs before buying anything more.

Publish it here or on any other RV site. The experts will tear it up. Reduce it by two thirds, take the revised list, purchase the top third of it before you go on your first trip. Keep the rest a secret until a year later. How much did you really need from that first list... the revised list... still need?

Good luck and have fun.
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Exactly ~~ our first camper (?) was a converted double wide snow mobile trailer I could load the bike inside of. On arrival, role the bike out, install the air mattress, awning & table, hook up to 110 volt and we were camping ~ I thought! I packed everything (EVERYTHING) the DW wanted to take for the weekend ~ I think the RAM 1500 was over loaded!! After we got back home, I asked her to help me unload everything. With each item, I asked her how often was it used? Next trip was considerably less in weight and number of items. Now with the toy hauler and dedicated items which stay inside, just pre-chill the fridge, double check propane tanks, load the food & trike and we're off. Of course that's after checking the air pressure in all the tires (including the spare), making sure all hatches & doors are secure and nothing is hanging loose underneath.

It gets easier each time, so much so that we might or tend to be forgetful to double check ~ therefore, check lists often become essential (don't ask).
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Old 12-16-2017, 12:54 AM   #7
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Agree with using Camp Driveway before you take it out for a real trip.
That way you can make sure everything works and fix what doesn't. And you can get familiar with every feature, button and switch.
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Old 12-16-2017, 01:13 AM   #8
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I kind of agree with the driveway camp out, but I find taking the rv to a real close campground. You’ll find that most people are willing to help if needed and in reality there’s nothing like the real thing to see how stuff really works with a little help from your neighbor. Also you’ll be able to see how things settle in the RV before really loading up everything. Make adjustments as needed once you see that things like to move around while on the way to the camp ground. Either way you’ll be fine. Just my $.02
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Old 12-16-2017, 06:34 AM   #9
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IF purchasing from a dealer , camp at his lot for at least 2 days.

He , or his employees should be able to answer questions as they arise .
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Old 12-16-2017, 08:35 AM   #10
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Welcome from SW Ohio ,enjoy your TT !
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Congrats from Arkansas. These are all good ideas.
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Congratulations! Have a great time.
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