TT prep question

Congratulations. May you make many many memories. Took us about a year to stock the camper as needed and be able to find it at the right time. Not sure why anyone would need a drill to lower stabalizers. Just turn the provided crank. Preference I suppose. May I suggest marshmellow roasters, a fresh water pressure regulator mounted to the faucet end, camp chairs, UNO card game, plenty of camera space and a sense of humor & adventure. Let us know how it goes please

2gypsies wrote:
Here's an excellent overall supply list:

http://blog.goodsam.com/rv-travel-checklists

The etiquette section should be required reading for ALL campers!

gbopp wrote:
Duct tape. Always have duct tape. Get the heavy duty type.
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And zip ties.

Don't need a whole roll of tape or giant box of zip ties. The half roll in your shop is likely more than enough, and a dozen zip ties of varying sizes will be sufficient. If by any unusual circumstance you need more, ask your CG neighbor. RVers tend to be a neighborly bunch, always willing to help a new friend. To pay for the item a cold beer is considered legal currency among RVers.

Here's an excellent overall supply list:

http://blog.goodsam.com/rv-travel-checklists

Note pad and pencil to write down all the things you need.

On most rigs you are limited by storage space and weight. So a little creativity and thinking outside the box helps. Before just adding another item to your rig, think about any other uses for it, or can something else you already carry do the job. For example, I carry a rollup exercise mat for my daily workouts. When traveling, it fits excellent between our dining chairs preventing them from banging together. The rolls of paper towels wedge into the cupboard with the plates and cups, preventing them from moving around on the road. As much as possible everything needs more than one use.

It is easy to fall into the trap of carrying something 'just in case' or unneeded spares. At one time we were carrying two spare water filters and 300 feet of water hose. When I realized the most water hose I ever needed in the previous ten years was 50 ft, and changed water filters on the road only once, I pulled the extras from the rig. There was a small stepstool we never used -- removed it. And so on. Extra stuff just seems to accumulate over time. So ask yourself before even adding it to your inventory "How likely will I ever need this?"

Avoid duplicating tools you carry in your tow vehicle. Will the same lug wrench and jack work on both? The same small kit of wrenches and screwdrivers? Does your tow vehicle and TT use the same electrical fuses or taillight bulbs? Why carry two sets of spares?

Good suggestions so far.

I would add a multi-meter electrical tester. 12Volts DC; 120Volts AC; and resistance (continuity). Even the cheap ones like they sometimes give away at Harbor Freight will help trace electrical problems (which we all have at one time or another).

Lead-free (white) RV water hose and a good pressure regulator. A filter is optional.

Screwdriver with a #2 square bit.

Charged cordless drill with adapter for stabilizers
Blocks for stabilizers
A cheap set of FRS radios for driver and spotter for backing in
Disposable gloves for sewer handling

Don't forget to get;
a sewer hose and clear elbow
Electric adapters 15 to 30 amp, 30 to 50 amp
Wheel chocks
wheel leveling blocks

Duct tape. Always have duct tape. Get the heavy duty type.

If possible, spend a night or two in your driveway or yard. You'll figure out what you need with the convenience of being at home. But, a local CG is also a good choice.