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Old 11-30-2016, 09:50 PM   #1
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New Vibe in North Central Arkansas !

Hello from Norfork AR. Going to pick my New Vibe 221 RBS next Thursday.
This will be our first camper. So any advice is appreciated, like what is the first thing I need to buy for it.
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Old 11-30-2016, 10:14 PM   #2
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Hello from Norfork AR. Going to pick my New Vibe 221 RBS next Thursday.
This will be our first camper. So any advice is appreciated, like what is the first thing I need to buy for it.
Welcome to the forums. I love that area of Arkansas you are in, and have stayed near Calico Rock and Mountain View.

Will be in the area north of Clarksville in a few weeks.

Being a first camper I recommend reading and learning some systems of the RV.

Here are a few of my suggestions concerning the electrical systems first.

Basic RV Electricity - RV Information (RV Maintenance)

RV Converters and Amp Draw - RV Information (RV Maintenance)

And if your Vibe has the Suburban brand water heater, this thread may help as many dealer fail to properly explain the operation of to new owners:

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...tml#post327988
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Old 11-30-2016, 10:29 PM   #3
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Welcome to the forum from Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Congrats on your new rig.
One of the first things you must buy is a Progressive Industries RV Surge and Electrical Protection industry lea
When you are ready, we will guide you to the lowest price.
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Old 11-30-2016, 11:52 PM   #4
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Welcome from me back to you also! Depending on what comes with your tt, the first four things that come to my mind are:
Wheel chocks, personally I like X-chocks.
Leveling blocks for sites not level, I have a stackable set have enough blocks to allow me to of set up to 4" of slope.
Potable water hose, white hose, if you use a plain water hose you get a rubber taste in your water
A sewer hose with a 90 degree end to fit in sewer connections at camp sites and dump stations to allow you to dump your black and grey water tanks, I started with 15 ft and actually had a site at Lake Charles State park that needed 25 feet.
I guess two more things that weren't mentioned to me when we got our first camper was some kind of treatment for the black tank, and RV toilet paper, both of these can be found at Walmart.

That's my short list, hope it helps

Again welcome!
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Old 12-01-2016, 07:59 AM   #5
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Welcome from SW Ohio ! Enjoy your TT!
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Welcome from Wisconsin and congrats on your new Vibe 221.
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new purchase. Enjoy and. Spent many a day around Norfork lake as my mother lived in Mountain Home. Beautiful country. Later RJD
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