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Brett_K
Explorer
Mar 21, 2014

Essential accessories for a newbie

We will be bringing home our new to us 2013 Salem 26tbud in a few days. Lots of things to buy. Excluding the obvious household items needed, i plan on starting off with the following purchases to get me started. I was hoping for recommendations for a particular brand or model for any of the following items...
Water pressure regulator with gauge
Sewer hose with 45 clear elbow
Wheel chocks and leveling blocks
12v air air compressor with long cord
First aid kit
Tool kit
Extra jack, not sure which style
Power tongue jack
Replacement rear stabilizer jack as one is bent
  • campin_in_the_r's avatar
    campin_in_the_r
    Explorer
    Mar 21, 2014
    You have a good start on the basics; here are some of the other "essentials" I recommend.

    I like to use heavy duty latex gloves for dumping the tanks.

    RV toilet tissue is probably a wise move to help keep your black tank from getting build-up.



    Refrigerator bars keep your food from falling out of the refirgerator after towing to your campsite.

    I HIGHLY recommend using a jack socket with a cordless drill for putting your stabilizers up and down. Using a drill versus the hand crank makes a HUGE difference.

    I didn't see a fresh water hose on your list and that's a must-have.

    A 90 degree hose saver is nice for keeping your freshwater hose from getting kinked.

    Have fun out there!

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