Hi all. We are ordering a new Columbus firth wheel and I have a few questions before we talk to the dealer today. We are ordering from RV wholesalers and on the bottom of their order list are some extras. The ones we were looking at and considering are:First let me say I do not know the prices of any of these options yrt.1- vent covers... Are these neccessary and can I add them later by myself cheaper?2- rainkap... They look like little gutters that supposedly prevent black streaks on the side of the RV.3- Starter kit... Deluxe Starter Kit•RhinoFLEX 15' Sewer Hose Kit•Water Hose•Faucet Hose Kit•Master Blaster•Park Adapter - Straight 30F-15M Amp•Water Pressure Regulator•2 Pack Toilet Chemical•10pk Stackers w/Bag •Wheel Chock Worth getting any of these? I'm going to ask what kind of hoses it doe's come with first. Guessing this is just an "upgrade" maybe?Thanks

The items listed in the starter kit are somewhat necessary at some point, but not the others, IMHO.

I would check their prices first, most of that stuff you will need but could get better prices on ebay or amazon.

Thanks. If a 15ft. sewer hose isn't long enough can you add on to it? Or is that asking for trouble?

vent covers, wouldn't be without them. easy to add yourself. would depend on their price, buying would be around $30 each in store. the starter kit looks like it would be in the $100 - 150 range. the rhinoflex hose is a good brand and 15' is a good length most cases. and usually easy to add to if needed.

Bought our first and second TTs from RVW and was very satisfied with both. Couldn't beat their price. We are only and hour away. We did get the starter kit (good price but this was years ago)for the first one, cheaper than buying each item. If you are experienced you may want to buy better quality items. If you are picking the RV in Ohio you may want to stay over a day or two at Indian Lake State Park near RVW just to make sure everything is working.

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allen8106
Explorer
Oct 30, 2015
rblake39 wrote:
Hi all. We are ordering a new Columbus firth wheel and I have a few questions before we talk to the dealer today. We are ordering from RV wholesalers and on the bottom of their order list are some extras. The ones we were looking at and considering are:
First let me say I do not know the prices of any of these options yrt.

1- vent covers... Are these neccessary and can I add them later by myself cheaper? Are necessary in my opinion to keep bugs and mud daubers out. Mud daubers especially can create havoc with RV systems. Depending on cost you can likely buy them cheaper at your local RV dealer.

2- rainkap... They look like little gutters that supposedly prevent black streaks on the side of the RV. Not necessary but they sure do help minimize the black streaks on the sides.

3- Starter kit... Deluxe Starter Kit Not 100% necessary but I would make them throw it in at no cost.
•RhinoFLEX 15' Sewer Hose Kit
•Water Hose
•Faucet Hose Kit
•Master Blaster
•Park Adapter - Straight 30F-15M Amp
•Water Pressure Regulator
•2 Pack Toilet Chemical
•10pk Stackers w/Bag
•Wheel Chock

Worth getting any of these? I'm going to ask what kind of hoses it doe's come with first. Guessing this is just an "upgrade" maybe?
Thanks
Allworth
Explorer II
Oct 30, 2015
Good solution.

By the way, this is out third fiver in twelve years and the dealers have thrown in the "starter kit" at closing all three times.

Given the quality of the stuff in the kits, free is probably about the right price.
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Oct 27, 2015
rblake39 wrote:
Vents were $69.99 installed. We went ahead and did it. Only 3 vents. Going to order the rest separately. Thanks for the replies.

Good choice and good luck with your new rig.
rblake39
Explorer
Oct 27, 2015
Vents were $69.99 installed. We went ahead and did it. Only 3 vents. Going to order the rest separately. Thanks for the replies.
johnwalkerpa1
Explorer
Oct 27, 2015
On the startup kit, I too would skip it and get higher quality items yourself..you can use the kit as a reference list and then get your own.

For the vent covers, I think they are very important...but, what are they charging to put them on? If its not too high, let them do it just to save the hassle. They are very easy to install, though, so if they want too much, you can do it yourself as long as you don't mind getting on the roof...
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Oct 27, 2015
rblake39 wrote:
Thanks. If a 15ft. sewer hose isn't long enough can you add on to it? Or is that asking for trouble?

15ft is fine 99.9% of the time.
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Oct 27, 2015
Halmfamily wrote:
I'd have them throw them in as part of the deal.

Probably won't work with RVwholsalers. They do rock bottom pricing so you get what you pay for.
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Oct 27, 2015
The vent covers are a must-have IMO and the rainkaps are nice too. Nothing wrong with the Starter Kit either as it looks like they give you a good sewer hose (Rhino). I would go for all three.
Halmfamily
Explorer
Oct 27, 2015
I'd have them throw them in as part of the deal.
bqcooker
Explorer
Oct 27, 2015
This forum, YouTube, Wal Mart and Amazon will become your best friend. Any good dealer will have a courtesy package w/ the generic stuff. I got a flimsy sewer hose, blowout plug, short water hose and some toilet balls. After reading here, I went to Wally World and got the Rino drain hose, longer water hose and some more RV TPmalong w/ a few other odds n inns. Made my own tire chalks and stabilizer pads from leftover 4x4s. Best of luck to you..

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