Yesterday we took a ride to our local Camping Workd to pick up some odds and ends and when we returned home I realized just how much we bought over the winter. Now it's tome to start unboxing and installing.- Table cloth- Table cloth weights- Picnic table seat pads (wife damanded this one)- Awning lights- Collapsible trash can- Toaster oven/Coffee maker/Griddle combo (appears to be junk)- Toilet valve hold open for cleaning- Rhinoflex sewer hose kit- RhinoFlex 10' extension- Sidewinder sewer hose support- Jack-e-up (quick release for tounge jack)- Save A Jack (quick release for stabalizers)- Triple step (tpo replace our broken steps)- Short queen mattress- 19" LCD TV, DVD Player and wall mount (another demand from the wife)- Various decorationsI'm sure I missed some things, but did anyone else go overboard shopping online while thinking of camping?

All I can say is why are these things not already installed and being used. Get out there and camp...

RV,Do you happen to have the part number & manufacturer for the "Toilet valve hold open for cleaning" ????Dakota

The first year we had our TT I went nuts buying things, especially in the off-season. My DW was not thrilled with some of the purchases ($200 electric tongue jack, $180 EMS, misc power adapters, etc) but she's more familiar with the TT now and knows how that little things help or come in handy.

It seems I can ALWAYS find something I think WE need at CW.

GaryWT wrote:All I can say is why are these things not already installed and being used. Get out there and camp...Tell me about it!!! I changed jobs and started accruing vacation time from 0, so our season is starting late:( We had to push a few cool trips to later this year.

Off season camping purchases | Good Sam Community

campn4walleye
Explorer
May 28, 2015
This off season we bought new dishes, a collapsible dish drainer, a new outdoor patio carpet and a cute Cavalier King Charles towel. The dishes are lighter and they fit better because they're square.

We leave on Sunday for our first trip!
BubbaChris
Explorer
May 27, 2015
RVcircus wrote:

- Picnic table seat pads (wife demanded this one)

This turned out to be one of my favorite camping purchases done by my DW. First, I'm on the skinny side, so it does help with the intended use.

But the ones we have find many more uses:
* Level the dog crates inside the TT
* Added comfort for some exercises (weekends always include 1 fitness day, so every tool helps)
* Padding for when I need to be on my back under the TT working on or checking something
I've even added one on top of the dinette seating pad if we have a long card game going.
rhagfo
Explorer III
May 27, 2015
What is the "Off Season", we camp year round, don't slow down no madder the season.
Dakota98
Explorer
May 27, 2015
RVcircus wrote:
Dakota98 wrote:
RV,

Do you happen to have the part number & manufacturer for the "Toilet valve hold open for cleaning" ????

Dakota

Prime Products 17-0115 Johnny Chock Tank Flush Assist

I think I paid $12.

Thanks Ron & RV.... found it on Amazon
et2
Explorer
May 27, 2015
Leveling ramps for wheels, door Matt, rust converter, dash cam, Dicor lap sealant, silicone spray, white grease spray, battery cleaner and conditioner, spray lube for locks, voltage tester.

So far $400. A Blue Ox Tru center before the year is over, about $1900.00 for this year.
RVcircus
Explorer II
May 26, 2015
Dakota98 wrote:
RV,

Do you happen to have the part number & manufacturer for the "Toilet valve hold open for cleaning" ????

Dakota

Prime Products 17-0115 Johnny Chock Tank Flush Assist

I think I paid $12.
Ron3rd
Explorer III
May 26, 2015
Dakota98 wrote:
RV,

Do you happen to have the part number & manufacturer for the "Toilet valve hold open for cleaning" ????

Dakota

I think he's talking about a Johnny-Chock. We have one somewhere. I think I've used it twice in 10 years.

JOHNNY CHOCK
RVcircus
Explorer II
May 26, 2015
GaryWT wrote:
All I can say is why are these things not already installed and being used. Get out there and camp...

Tell me about it!!! I changed jobs and started accruing vacation time from 0, so our season is starting late:( We had to push a few cool trips to later this year.
AdirondackJack
Explorer
May 26, 2015
It seems I can ALWAYS find something I think WE need at CW.
Iraqvet05
Explorer
May 26, 2015
The first year we had our TT I went nuts buying things, especially in the off-season. My DW was not thrilled with some of the purchases ($200 electric tongue jack, $180 EMS, misc power adapters, etc) but she's more familiar with the TT now and knows how that little things help or come in handy.