Must have items for a new TT owner

If possible, make your first camping trip in your yard or driveway.
If that is not possible, go to a local campground.
You will be able to use and learn all the systems on your TT while at home or close to home.
You'll learn quickly what you need.

When hooked up at a campground, do not leave your black tank drain valve open. Wait until the tank is nearly full and then dump and close the valve when finished. You don't want the 'pyramid' in your black tank.

Congrats and enjoy your new TT.

Go to the blue bar on top of the page and click on RVing FAQ.

Scroll down to section # 2. There is a wealth of information there.

Happy Camping.

Consider a good surge protector....they are pricey but cheaper than repairing the damage to a fridge, television, AC and other gear if you hook up to a bad power supply. A good portable unit from Progressive Industries will be $240 or so. Do a seach on surge protectors and you will find lots of info.

A good hitch and a good brake controller. Otherwise, camp near your favorite set of stores and plan to visit. :) If you only buy things as you need them you're less likely to over-buy. (Or at least, that's true for me.)

A sense of humor and a credit card with a high credit limit.

GPS. I have a several page list which I can send to you either by email or snail mail. Send me a PM with your email address and/or mail address.

donn0128 wrote:
A sense of humor and a credit card with a high credit limit.

We have been RV'ing for 30 years have had more "must haves" than you can imagine and what donn0128 advised is still our 2 most important must haves.

Beware: folks will suggest that you need to bring enough stuff to do a complete overhaul on a nuclear submarine and 3 extra kitchen sinks.

Get a multimeter and learn how to use it.

gbopp's suggestion to camp locally is a good one. You will find out what you need pretty quickly.

The must have items would be specific to YOUR needs. If your maiden voyage isn't out in the boonies for 3 months, you will no doubt add a few things each trip.

Elect jack !!