Must have items for a new TT owner
As I patiently await the arrival of my new travel trailer this week, I am compiling a list of must have items I will need before heading out on the maiden voyage. This is where I could use everyone's ...
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I wouldn't look at "must-haves", I'd look at multifunction stuff, and stuff you can do without, and only have the barest items in the rig. For example, I use plastic plates and silverware and have only a single mess kit and a set of plates. This also saves on gray water, as I don't have to wash the dishes. Another example is a Pyrex glass measuring cup that can work to stir soup in, boil water in the microwave, etc.
My short list of what I consider a "must have":
1: An electric drill for the stabilizer jacks (assuming hand cranked.)
2: A pancake air compressor. Loud and slow, but better than nothing when needing to air up tires.
3: A set of dogbone adapters.
4: BAL X-chocks and a set of long shackle padlocks. This stabilizes the camper, and helps deter thieves.
5: Regular wedge chocks. You want the wedge chocks to bear the weight, and the X-chocks stablize. Plus, it provides additional protection should tires deflate enough that the X-chocks fall out.
6: A lock box that you can hide under the TT with extra keys. I use Velcro on one end and have the shackle around a piece of the frame. This way, it stays put, is hidden, is resistant to theft if found, and is easy to access.
7: If the RV converter is a single stage, chuck it and buy a three stage. Not too expensive, and it will pay for itself in batteries saved.
8: A decent generator or pair of generators. Lots of opinions on this, but the general consensus is that two Honda EU2000i models paired will be the most versatile.
9: Levelling blocks, preferably at least 2-3 sets.
10: Stick on levels. One on the tongue, one near the fridge.
My short list of what I consider a "must have":
1: An electric drill for the stabilizer jacks (assuming hand cranked.)
2: A pancake air compressor. Loud and slow, but better than nothing when needing to air up tires.
3: A set of dogbone adapters.
4: BAL X-chocks and a set of long shackle padlocks. This stabilizes the camper, and helps deter thieves.
5: Regular wedge chocks. You want the wedge chocks to bear the weight, and the X-chocks stablize. Plus, it provides additional protection should tires deflate enough that the X-chocks fall out.
6: A lock box that you can hide under the TT with extra keys. I use Velcro on one end and have the shackle around a piece of the frame. This way, it stays put, is hidden, is resistant to theft if found, and is easy to access.
7: If the RV converter is a single stage, chuck it and buy a three stage. Not too expensive, and it will pay for itself in batteries saved.
8: A decent generator or pair of generators. Lots of opinions on this, but the general consensus is that two Honda EU2000i models paired will be the most versatile.
9: Levelling blocks, preferably at least 2-3 sets.
10: Stick on levels. One on the tongue, one near the fridge.
