This forum has a great mix of new owners, veterans and everybody in between. I thought it might be a fun thread that some of the newer TT owners may benefit from. So what products do think are a waste of money and which ones are must haves?

Any product intended for the HOLDING tanks of an RV, with the exception of the products defined in the GEO method.Kil-A-Watt - useless.

funny Vic the black tank deorderizers are on my list

Non-Snake OilDish or DirectTV setup.... sit out in the middle of no where and get movies, sports and TV.Cordless power toolset.... Mine has a circular, reciprocating and sabre saw plus hand vacuum and drill motor. The saws come in handy for repairs and DIY projects plus cutting up firewood.A portable generator... charge batteries, run air conditioning and use it at home when the power is out.Thetford Deoderizing toilet chemical. We have never had a smelly or clogged holding tank.

K-9 HANDLER wrote:funny Vic the black tank deorderizers are on my listX2 GEO does not work for me in the summer

Anathema- Big screen tv and satellite dishes, scare lights (I mean really), outside stereo speakersMust have- 18V cordless Dewalt, Taurus .38 Special, good chair, big awning, shade tree, water hole to swim in, A/C (air conditioned gypsy).I will add to the list later

Snake oil rv products vs must haves | Good Sam Community

Huntindog
Explorer
Jun 30, 2014
the bear II wrote:
"I dig a hole for the high side. A shovel is a mighty handy tool to have with you."

I think the RV park we are in would be pretty upset if I dug up the concrete pad which is about 2 inches unlevel, so I use blocks to level the 5th wheel.
If you can dig a hole in a concrete pad with a shovel.... You are a better man than I.:B

As for the pad being that far out of level... Pretty poor workmanship, don't you think?
I wonder about the electrical wiring and water supply at such a place. If what you CAN see is bad, you can bet the hidden stuff is worse.
How much are they charging for such fine facilities?:E
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Jun 28, 2014
We've gone to Q a number of times in the winter to see the "sights". We also stop at 88 Shades in the summer because of their full hookups. Then there is Big Al's and the Yacht Club, good beer, pizza and food.
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Jun 28, 2014
Almost everything sold in Quartzsite at the "big show" and many of the local so called "business" locations.
SprinklerMan
Explorer
Jun 28, 2014
A shovel comes in real handy , to fix a flat tire .........couple years ago I stopped when a guy with a pop up had a flat , I had my work van , he didnt have a jack , and mine wouldnt work . After looking and thinking out loud we got on the grass , put some wood blocks under the frame and dug a hole under the tire . We couldnt raise the camper , but we could lower the ground under the tire .
toedtoes
Explorer III
Jun 27, 2014
Just throwing this out there: is it possible all these sites are un-level because person A parks and digs a hole to level his TT, then person B parks and digs a hole to level her 5W, then person C parks and digs a hole to level her TT, then person D parks and digs a hole to level his MH, and so on...?
the_bear_II
Explorer
Jun 27, 2014
"I dig a hole for the high side. A shovel is a mighty handy tool to have with you."

I think the RV park we are in would be pretty upset if I dug up the concrete pad which is about 2 inches unlevel, so I use blocks to level the 5th wheel.
okielander
Explorer
Jun 26, 2014
must haves

wife
coffee and pot
can opener
a good book
lawn chair
matches
paper plates and towels
flashlight

Gadgets .... ext cords, blocks, an outside table 5 gallon water can for outside, a rug to wipe feet on,
Kittykath
Explorer II
Jun 26, 2014
* Must haves *

17" Lodge fry pan, SodaStream, feather pillows, electric jacks, central vac, fireplace, zip ties & electric awning.

* Snake oil *

Outdoor shower, LED lights on every available surface, ice cube trays, day shades, original mattress & washer/dryer hookup.
lushy
Explorer
Jun 26, 2014
All I need are my friends!
1. Sam Adams
2. Jim Beam
3. Jack Daniels
:B
tfodify
Explorer
Jun 26, 2014
- Snake oil -

Definitely the RV TP. Following advice gleaned here (I think) we buy safe-for-septic TP and always do the shake test. Put a couple of sheets in an old plastic water bottle with some water, shake it up and let it sit for a few minutes. If the TP breaks up it's safe to use.

- Must have -

Lynx levelers. I have a couple of Lynx chocks too, and they're terrific if you have some slope and you're worried about rolling.

Hitch Helper mirror. With this I can hook up my ProPride in about a minute.

Jack stands (if you have a longer trailer). Anytime we're camped for more than a day or two of these go near the middle of the frame to take out the bounce.