We just traded in a truck and TT for a MH. We took delivery on a Saturday. The day before we took everything out of the TT and put the stuff in bins in the shed. We only took what we "needed" to get through one night and planned to move the rest to the new rig when we got home.
We showed up at the dealer, and transferred what we brought with us. It took about 15 minutes of hauling stuff in 94 humid heat, and we promptly re-thought what we actually need. We were like many newbies, and bought way too much stuff that we never used (egg holders, anyone?). The only thing we didn't have on our first trip in our first camper was a fly swatter.
We've pared down now, and setting up and breaking camp is far easier. I always make out menus and pack only what's necessary. Clothes and linens get washed and go right back out to the camper. We fuel up before we get home, and check tire pressure the night before we leave. I do a thorough walk-around and "pre-flight" check (old pilots never die). We turn on the reefer then, too. We carry toiletries on board. The only things we pack are the food for the menu and DW's cpap machine. Then we go on down the road...
Happy camping!
