New to TT's, what do I need?

You'll never have everything you "need" because everything that you want will become a "need". It never stops !!
After this summer we will be "needing" a new travel trailer.

Clothesline and pins. There is always something that gets wet and needs to dry.

Also a couple bottles of wine for happy hour.

Safe travels.

"Driveway Camp" for your first "camping trip". Just plan on an overnight in your driveway. You can run in and out of your house as you figure out what you want and need.

Then your second trip I would suggest a local full hookup campground or state park. Something close by, so again you can run home to get what you forgot.

Try not to buy too much stuff other than "essentials"... we spent our first year or two loading the camper up with stuff, then the next 8 years slowly taking out what we don't need!

Have fun!

Rhino Sewer Hose and Kit. Great sewer hose and includes all the adapters that you might need and/or be required at CG's. Walmart stocks them. Box of disposable gloves.




And you will be good to go literally! Don't forget the TP.

#2 square drive screwdriver if your RV used them. Mine only has about 2 phillips head screws and they're ones I put in. I had to buy a whole tool set to get one of these when I was in a remote area on a holiday weekend.

Also, make sure you have a lug wrench that fits your lugs and a jack that can lift the axle off the ground safely. These are not fun things to find out you don't have, unless you don't mind using the VISA wrench a lot.

Marsland wrote:
I can't believe somebody hasn't said this yet, TOILET PAPER!!!!

What do you need that for…

I can't believe somebody hasn't said this yet, TOILET PAPER!!!!

Drum wrote:
Beer.

BOOM

All ya need right thar.

Check out the Beginning RVing Forum. There's tons of info there which you will find very helpful. If you click on the FAQ link there is a section on Stocking an RV, which has some very comprehensive lists. Enjoy your trailer!

We carry a smaller white water hose, extra slinky hoses and a longer electrical hookup cord in the event we need to reach far away connections (which has occurred on occasion)
Also buy some rubber gloves and hand sanitizer for dealing with the slinky and dumping. We carry a tool box with the basics, plus extra fuses, etc. Take flashlights in the event of power outages or trips in the dark. I like the blue LED multi-lights that Harbor Freight sells cheap.

TAKE A WEATHER RADIO. We keep one handy for updates on bad weather heading our way.
Basic first aid kit, games, cards, are essentials.

Good luck and have fun, its hard not to!