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TJames1974
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Nov 29, 2016

What do you wish you bought sooner?

First of all hello there newbie here. My wife and I are close to picking up our new Cougar 5th wheel and since I inherited my dads old truck that had everything needed to tow a 5th wheel the dealer gave us $400 to spend in the store at the dealership instead of a brake controller and hitch and the first visit is on the salemans discount pricing. So my question what have you found as being a wish you had bought sooner. I have heard a longer main power cord is a definite as the one that comes with the trailer might not always be long enough. I know TP and all that other stuff but what were the nice to have things that would be useful? Thanks in advance I have read a lot on here and hope to contribute some too.

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  • In the last six years I have only needed a longer power cord once. If I had $400 to spend I would buy more batteries, either 2 six volt golf cart batteries or if you have the space get 4.
  • Dexter EZ flex equalizers, bronze bushings and wet bolt kit!
    If your asking about accessories.... power tongue jack. (Edit, I see you have a 5'er).

    Yes an extra power cord, but you can get that cheaper than thier discount price at Walmart. An extra fresh water hose, I have a 25 footer and a 50 footer, I have used both water and power at some campgrounds! A good quality sewer hose! Again just as long or longer than the fresh water and power. Only once have I used all 35feet of my sewer hose, and it was stretched tight!!