RV Gear - my list, any suggestions?

Executive wrote:
Why anyone needs a list is beyond me. My 'list' has changed so much over the past 10 years it's a non issue. For instance, why would you take a gallon of distilled water? Water is 8#/gallon and distilled water costs less than $1/gallon. You won't need a gallon to fill your batteries anyway so if they're low, stop by a Wally World and fill em up. I do carry tools, adjusted as I traveled. I like to tinker also so I also carry a set of drill bits, some sandpaper etc. Necessary items like a decent fire extinguisher, a small battery charger, a small inverter and some road flares/reflectors. Three pack of the small orange cones also. Biggest mistake full timers make is with the clothes. Especially when it comes to weight. As we full time, we don't stay long, if at all in colder climates. ONE jacket is sufficient! ONE sweatshirt and you'll survive. I laugh when I visit people who have a closet full of these items. Think of the weight savings without carrying all these heavy unnecessary items. Also, go through your coach every two years and throw out/donate anything you haven't used. I carried an extra water pump for three years before giving it to a fellow camper. Still haven't needed it. IMO, your list is great if you're filling up the coach for the first time. After that, adjust for your way of traveling. Of course, don't forget the VISA card. Many things just aren't worth lugging around....Dennis

Some people have an excellent memory, and never forget anything. I've never met one, but I'm sure they exist. Or maybe I did, I can't remember! I suffer from CRS. If it's not on a list, I'll find a need for it at the wrong time.

FWIW, I'm the guy at campgrounds that usually is the one with the resources to help fellow campers. Overly prepared, perhaps. But I've never been the one with the panicked look on my face trying to come up with a solution, despite the many gremlins I've dealt with.

If you camp near cities, running to Walmart is an option. The places I sometimes go, are a LONG way from Wallyworld. They are also sometimes well away from cell phone coverage.

Between my coach, and the TOAD, I have 6 batteries to maintain. On long trips, I'll take a gallon of DI water. 8.3 lbs. of weight to keep $1K worth of batteries healthy is a good trade off for me. On shorter trips, I'll simply cross that item off the list.

Most places we are visiting for now, are the same climate. But we will be making future trips up North during Winter months. 80 degrees at home, below freezing where we are headed. We'll pack clothes accordingly.

Please understand, I'm not trying to get YOU to change what you carry. That's not the intent of my post. I'm working on my list, not yours. If you find anything useful on mine, great, if not, okeedokie. :W