Accessories you can't live without

[dedobias]

Originally Posted by NMWildcat

Unless someone has a screwdriver

Unless you sue a puzzle key lock - no slot for a screwdriver!
https://www.amazon.com/Tubular-Cylin...xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

[dedobias]

Originally Posted by Fish N Farm

Most of us here are gear gadget sycoses(:>) If you get all the stuff some of us carry you are going to need a bigger truck, bigger brakes, tires, wheels, springs, and axles just to get started. Did I mention deep pockets. Most guys on here me included tend to carry stuff that bit them in the but before. The truth being said on that other than tires they learned the first time and it has never happened again me included. Guys that carry wheel bearings it has probably never happened again to them. Those hard experiences are never forgotten and these guys aren't stupid so I doubt they get bit twice. My big deal is tire changing equipment. Cordless impacts, fast, safe working jacks that have been tested in the driveway. Changing a tire on the side of the road is probably the most dangerous thing you will ever do in your life. I have another long post on detailed quick tire changing. Look over these guys suggestions and write them down. If you have 2-3 folks say you need so and so then you probably need it. Do your maintained and for everything else there is AAA and AE.
Now for the carry on toys. Rent a U-Haul and have your wife follow you in that.

Anyone tried 12v electric/hydraulic jacks?
https://www.amazon.com/EAMBRITE-Heav...ustomerReviews

[Mr. Dan]

Originally Posted by 80 Cruiser Rod

But I have yet to see a "TV" in this part of the country that has Wheels on it. Is there a certain channel you need to have the "TV" on?

See post #95.
O & O

[80 Cruiser Rod]

Got it Mr. Dan.

[NXR]

Hands down, this is our favorite accessory, a BugZooka!

https://www.amazon.com/BugZooka-WB10.../dp/B004OHAK5K

It makes catching flies, stink bugs, and everything else flying around inside easy to do and actually fun. We liked it so much we bought one for home and one for friends with a motorhome. It has an extendable end so it can grab the pesky critters out of corners normally too high to reach. It also does not kill the critters so you can release them near the noisy neighbors.

Unfortunately it seems to have gone up over $10 since we bought ours last year, probably due to tariffs.

Ray

[Rednick69]

Could also go lithium. Save weight, have more amp hours, and much longer life.

May cost 2-4 times as much, but depending on your age, you may never buy another battery.

[vickyr]

Surge protector.

[Sharonogoingsolo]

The Hughes Watchdog Surge Protector and a plastic box with bungee type cord to hold it on to protect the Surge Protector and extension cord connections from rain.

[rs2020]

Originally Posted by Mindrx

new mattress. battery saver. playing cards. backup camera.

We added a mattress topper. So much more comfortable. Just make sure your wife is aware of the loss of space between the bed and overhead storage. It can be a headache. Literally! ; )

[BriaBeck]

Originally Posted by dedobias

Someone else also suggested an accumulator tank great idea. Was considering the following but have to figure out a clean way to strap it down and a base bracket for vertical install.
https://www.amazon.com/Falcon-Stainl...6910885&sr=8-7

Wow, that's a big one, LOL. I was thinking more along the lines of this one:


ShurFlo Accumulator Tank

[BriaBeck]

I can't believe I forgot this in my list:


Bug-A-Salt


It's deadly.

[Dpettit]

We didn't have a simple extension cord and had to go to Walmart.

[Jfkmk]

Originally Posted by LarryB.

In lieu of using wood blocks or those plastic leggo-like blocks I use rubber pavers. You can get them at Lowes or Menards.

Since the rubber pavers are 16" square so I use a utility knife to split a couple of them in half (16" x 8") and stack them up as necessary to level my trailer side-to-side.

Then, if I have leftovers, I spread them out under the steps to function as a doormat.

Finally, when I visit the dump site, I stack them all up under the curb-side wheel to facilitate the flow out of the grey tank.

Interesting. How thick are they?

[nomad297]

Originally Posted by dedobias

Someone else also suggested an accumulator tank great idea. Was considering the following but have to figure out a clean way to strap it down and a base bracket for vertical install.
https://www.amazon.com/Falcon-Stainl...6910885&sr=8-7

This is what I use to hang them on walls in buildings:



https://www.ferguson.com/product/hol...12/_/R-4410702

Would this work, or do you have to secure it at the base?

Bruce

[Jfkmk]

Originally Posted by BriaBeck

I can't believe I forgot this in my list:


Bug-A-Salt


It's deadly.

Gotta love the warning they print on there. Really?

[nomad297]

Originally Posted by Jfkmk

Gotta love the warning they print on there. Really?

None of mine have that warning on the side.

I was an original contributor to the INDIEGOGO campaign for the BugASalt designed by Lorenzo Maggiore — an artist in California. I believe it was in 2012. It took about a year for him to get enough money together for R&D and to find a company in China that would manufacture it.

By the time he began shipping them, I had contributed enough to the campaign due to various incentives he kept adding to the campaign to raise more money that I ended up receiving six cases of 12 of them, along with special edition versions and guns signed by him.

Everybody was getting these things as Christmas gifts from me, but I kept all of the special edition and signed ones for me and my kids.

Lorenzo had a really hard time shipping these things to people who had contributed to the campaign from countries in Europe due to legal issues — it’s a gun! Oh no! Countries in Europe weren’t having that, so he refunded all of those contributors. I don’t know if he ever overcame that hurdle and began shipping them to Europe.

It didn’t take long before they were showing up in Cabella’s and other stores like that. It’s a true American success story of a guy who started out with nothing other than a good idea and the fortitude to follow through with it.

Bruce

[BriaBeck]

Originally Posted by Jfkmk

Gotta love the warning they print on there. Really?

I guess with genetics these days, some people just absolutely don't know until they try it. The world has become too safe.

Originally Posted by nomad297

None of mine have that warning on the side.

I was an original contributor to the INDIEGOGO campaign for the BugASalt designed by Lorenzo Maggiore — an artist in California. I believe it was in 2012. It took about a year for him to get enough money together for R&D and to find a company in China that would manufacture it.

By the time he began shipping them, I had contributed enough to the campaign due to various incentives he kept adding to the campaign to raise more money that I ended up receiving six cases of 12 of them, along with special edition versions and guns signed by him.

Everybody was getting these things as Christmas gifts from me, but I kept all of the special edition and signed ones for me and my kids.

Lorenzo had a really hard time shipping these things to people who had contributed to the campaign from countries in Europe due to legal issues — it’s a gun! Oh no! Countries in Europe weren’t having that, so he refunded all of those contributors. I don’t know if he ever overcame that hurdle and began shipping them to Europe.

It didn’t take long before they were showing up in Cabella’s and other stores like that. It’s a true American success story of a guy who started out with nothing other than a good idea and the fortitude to follow through with it.

Bruce

It was a great idea! These things are awesome... not only a fun "toy", but also a useful tool that makes life easier. I have 2 myself, and have probably given out 10 more as gifts.

[frankraney]

Originally Posted by OptiMystic

Hi, we've had a Jayco Pup for 20 years, and just upgraded last year to a larger Forest River u-shaped dinette model. Love it so far.
So here are my must have's and some added convenience items.
Note: we mostly dry camp
Brake controller - if your pup is almost to your towing capacity.
Two 12v marine batteries with 100w solar panel - my favorite so far is this DOKIO we purchased on Amazon[/URL] We bought one two years ago and loved so much that we purchased a second of the same model this year.
Lynx Levelor blocks - we've been getting away with one set with our smaller Pup, but we need a second set with this larger higher model
Set of 4 wheel chocks
pack of reflective blankets [about $8] we use these for so many things, covering the bear box to keep cooler from burning through too much ice, bunk covers if it's really hot out, shade spot for the dog, etc.
Two solar LED lights.[/URL] These are our favorites, we've had them for several years and they're still going strong.
Small stack of wood blocks - about 12" long, scraps of 2x4 to set the tongue jack on so the end doesn't get damaged. We also have a wheel, but I feel like the camper is more stable on a wood block.
This is a starter list - you'll find plenty of things you want to add depending on your camping style.

Brake controller should ALWAYS be included. Not just if you are close to towing capacity. It should be adjusted correctly to help stop.

[80 Cruiser Rod]

Originally Posted by frankraney

Brake controller should ALWAYS be included. Not just if you are close to towing capacity. It should be adjusted correctly to help stop.

Not to mention saving the breaks on the vehicle you're towing with.

[samTummo]

Originally Posted by shredjesse

Could you link to this? I'd love to see what you did! This would be AWESOME to have for our rig so we can have plenty of water for showers and what not! Plus I can go get more water and bring it back to top off the rig!

My supplemental water supply setup,

Tank
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001R68H9W/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_track_package_o1_img?ie=UTF8&psc= 1

Pump
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B010TKMK4O/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_track_package_o1_img?ie=UTF8&psc= 1
Same pump at TT, incase that one goes out.