Researching Before 1st Purchase
Hello All! Last year I started getting it in my head that I wanted to get a travel trailer, and have been doing a good bit of research. The wife has finally started coming around to the idea, and ...
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temccarthy1 wrote:
Regarding accessories you will need to buy for your TT if you buy new, budget about $1500- 2000 if you do it right and go camping well equipped
good sewer hose and support brackets..15 ft
white water hose..50 ft
water hose for cleaning sewer hose-25 ft
good wheel chocks- 4
2 sets of 10 Lynx levelers ( total 20)for under stabilizer jacks and tongue jack
stabilizing bars to steady TT from rocking- two
weight distributing hitch ( $500)
small step ladder to get to roof
soft top mattress topper
3 ft level
slide lube, white lithium grease for stabilizing jacks
small multi purpose tool box and tools
multi purpose power regulator/surge protector-- ( $250)
battery or propane lanterns for picnic table
in line water filter for outside water source
small decorative lamps for inside
fridge and cabinet brackets to keep food and cabinet items from shifting
RV GPS ( Garmin) $300
hitch security lock
25 ft 30 amp extension cord
bug screens for fridge, water heater and furnace outside vents
bedding, sheets, pillows
flat screen TV if it doesn't have one to entertain the kids
outdoor mat to keep from tracking in dirt
plastic picnic tablecloth and clips
several outdoor folding camping chairs
flashlights
TT cover for off season to keep it looking nice and from fading ($250)
tire covers to keep sun from damaging tires in storage and long term camping
AND SEVERAL MORE I'M SURE I CANT THINK OF RIGHT NOW!
AMAZON is a great source of camping accessories at the best prices and in the comfort of your home.. Every item has hundreds of customer reviews so you know what is needed and what is junk. That is where I learned what I needed without finding out on the road. Scroll through the camping accessories section and you will learn a lot and be better prepared the first time you go!
Good luck and Happy Camping!
I think this list is overkill. $1500-$2000 is way high.
A lot of this stuff is entirely unnecessary. A lot of it he probably already owns. A lot of it qualifies as optional luxury items and can be added little by little.
GPS can be done on smartphones.
A special water hose JUST for cleaning sewer hose?
Depending where you live an RV cover may not be necessary. Same for tire covers. Everyone insists you have to replace them every five years anyway. Why bother covering them?
Outdoor lanterns? The unit will have outdoor lighting.
Fridge and cabinet brackets? Never used em and never missed em.
Nothing against your list. I'm sure it serves you well. But no sense in scaring people off. Some people only spend a couple thousand on the whole trailer. And I bet they have all kinds of fun.
