outside equipment

I can suggest 2 25ft bright orange electical extension cords, a surge protector, a fresh water hose (I like the 25-ft pocket hose) sewer hoses and bent extension with hose connection, cargo carrier, bicycle rack. Perhaps some battery chargers.

Don't know what TV setup you have built in.

Get yourself a good spade, an axe, a hatchet, some wrenches for the sewer hookup. Consider a bottle jack. An air compressor is good to have. A general purpose tool box. In my case I also have a box of electrical spares and tools. You could consider a big tow strap and a hitch adapter for that.

A collection of bungee cords and some rope will do you good. Folding camp chairs, and maybe a BBQ. We have both a gas and a briquette type depending on the campground rules.

Bicycles are very convenient. I'm about to build storage under the frame for the sewer hoses and another for fishing poles.

If you go to camping world you will find a plethora of goodies you never thought existed and will suddenly feel like you can't live without such as awning lights or other decorations. Watch your wallet.

Hi,

Welcome to the forums.

Storage is always at a premium. One folding chair for each camper. I mostly boondock.

Find out what the weight distribution is on the RV.

Try to be a minimalist about what to take along. Once a year have a triage session and other than safety equipment down size what you can.

Is it a 50 amp or a 30 amp service? I would want one extension cord for starters.

I use one of these hoses: hose on a spool-fabric

A lot depends on the camping style. If there are always picnic tables...then you don't need a table.

Gonzo42 wrote:
I can suggest 2 25ft bright orange electical extension cords, a surge protector, a fresh water hose (I like the 25-ft pocket hose) sewer hoses and bent extension with hose connection, cargo carrier, bicycle rack. Perhaps some battery chargers.

Don't know what TV setup you have built in.

Get yourself a good spade, an axe, a hatchet, some wrenches for the sewer hookup. Consider a bottle jack. An air compressor is good to have. A general purpose tool box. In my case I also have a box of electrical spares and tools. You could consider a big tow strap and a hitch adapter for that.

A collection of bungee cords and some rope will do you good. Folding camp chairs, and maybe a BBQ. We have both a gas and a briquette type depending on the campground rules.

Bicycles are very convenient. I'm about to build storage under the frame for the sewer hoses and another for fishing poles.

If you go to camping world you will find a plethora of goodies you never thought existed and will suddenly feel like you can't live without such as awning lights or other decorations. Watch your wallet.

Double ditto with the addition of a 12" Dutch Oven for campfire cooking.

I started a discussion about electrical spares here:

http://forums.goodsamclub.com/Index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/27563830/gotomsg/27564723.cfm#27564723

Here's what I last took with me:
- RV extension cord for 30A/50A depending upon your camper - this will give you more flexibility on how you orient your camper at campsites
- Pigtail to step up from 30A to 50A outlet or step down from 50A to 30A outlet - this will allow you to connect to shoreline power at more campgrounds
- 2 25' RV water hoses
- 25' coax cable to connect to campground cable TV
- Water spigot Y-adapter
- Water nozzle
- 2 25' outdoor extension cords
- outdoor plug multiplier
- sewer hose and all of the attachments
- leveling blocks
- camp chairs for everyone camping with you
- campfire cooking equipment - we use pie irons, a popcorn popper, a percolating coffee pot, marshmallow sticks, dutch ovens, dutch oven tripod
- machete
- axe
- branch saw
- citronella candles

I discovered that a sewer hose extension, with a thread on coupler and a 90 degree adapter for the end are must have's.

I also like having a water pressure regulator and charcoal filter for the hookup.

Jose

Hi golfnuts,
Sounds like you need some space for golf clubs ;-).

Our outside storage space is limited as well. I prefer a minimalist approach. Start small and you can add as needed.

So we have:
- Wood blocks for leveling
- Flares / reflective triangles (for safety if you breakdown)
- two camp chairs that fold up quite small (camping world)
- Water hose, pressure regulator, and 90 elbow
- sewer hose
- 30 amp and 15 amp cord with adapters
- 6 ton jack and lug nut wrench
- small thing of assorted tools (screwdriver, adjustable wrench, pliers, etc)
- coax cable for cable TV
- hatchet
- hot dog or marshmallow roasting sticks
- brush to clean shoes or rug for front to help keep dirt out of Motorhome.
- Good flashlight

That is sort of my starter kit. From there you can add as needed...as long as your outside storage space with allow ;-).

If we need something there is usually some place to buy it. We don't take bbq's, just use a fire ring and wood or charcoal briquets as needed. I did add a wire brush to clean those BBQ grates you some times find at campground fire pits. We bought a small gas stove to use on a picnic table as its nice to cook smelly stuff like fish outside of the Motorhome.

There are some other things we added but will probably remove as they are seldom used and they just take up space.

Hope you make lots of great memories.

Just noting the "a fresh water hose (I like the 25-ft pocket hose)" is not suitable for potable water.

luvztheoutdoorz1 wrote:
Just noting the "a fresh water hose (I like the 25-ft pocket hose)" is not suitable for potable water.

Hasn't hurt us yet, no bad taste either.

Things for the outside:

Electrical: Extra fuses, elect. tape, Surge Protector

Plumbing: tape, Y connector, hose repair kit, extra washers

"Stuff"...chair(s), small table, step to get in/out, outside rug, tablecloth (plastic), tablecloth holders, dog play crate.
lights...be careful of putting cute things on the awning...in case you need to close it quickly because of weather! More and more people are getting rope lighting and putting it on the ground below their awnings!

Just remember, if you put lots out, you have lots to remember to put back. Also, the weight! I carry a George Foreman grill.