Lessons from a new TT owner
I think this might be a helpful guide for folks like me who are new to RV's and TT's. There is so much to know that dealers (RV and truck) just don't tell us. It turns out that the information is out ...
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I think there are a few more things that a new RV'er needs to consider: electrical and A/C options. When we bought our trailer, we didn't know that there were choices in AC or power. We figured that our TT came with a 30 amp circuit and 13 k AC. We could have used more power and more AC when we went east of the Cascades.
So, before buying a TT I am going to be sure I understand what the factory offers. A 50 amp electrical system is what I will want next time. Even if you don't need all that power all the time, adapters are easily available so you can plug in to a 30amp or even 15amp circuit. If you do, it just means you can't run the electric hot water heater, AC, and microwave at the same time. At home, I connect to a 15amp 125v circuit. It is enough to charge the batteries and even run the AC if I am inside the trailer on a hot day. Your dealer will hate it if you want to special order; he has trailers in inventory that are costing him interest on his floor plan. However, it makes sense to me to get the 50 amp / 15k options. They are really inexpensive and will make camping better in the future.
There are some good threads on what should go into your tool kit in the forum. Check them out. At minimum I would urge you to have a good selection of 12 volt fuses (really annoying if you blow one at a campground). Also an eighteen volt 1/2 inch drill with a bit for your stabilization jacks will make life a lot sweeter. Do a search on the forum for more ideas. Certainly, have adapters so you can plug in to any electrical service your encounter.
So, before buying a TT I am going to be sure I understand what the factory offers. A 50 amp electrical system is what I will want next time. Even if you don't need all that power all the time, adapters are easily available so you can plug in to a 30amp or even 15amp circuit. If you do, it just means you can't run the electric hot water heater, AC, and microwave at the same time. At home, I connect to a 15amp 125v circuit. It is enough to charge the batteries and even run the AC if I am inside the trailer on a hot day. Your dealer will hate it if you want to special order; he has trailers in inventory that are costing him interest on his floor plan. However, it makes sense to me to get the 50 amp / 15k options. They are really inexpensive and will make camping better in the future.
There are some good threads on what should go into your tool kit in the forum. Check them out. At minimum I would urge you to have a good selection of 12 volt fuses (really annoying if you blow one at a campground). Also an eighteen volt 1/2 inch drill with a bit for your stabilization jacks will make life a lot sweeter. Do a search on the forum for more ideas. Certainly, have adapters so you can plug in to any electrical service your encounter.
