What to expect

rangerjean wrote:
I have been a truck camper/horse camper for many years so I have some knowledge but we are purchasing a new travel trailer and I am unsure what to expect as far as additional purchases.

Initially you need whatever it takes to safely Park & Power your trailer for the manner in which you intend to use it. That means -

* a method of leveling the trailer side-to-side

* a means of safely chocking it so it can't shift once disconnected from the tow vehicle

* a means of feeding it fresh water, whether connected to an on-site water tap or one near your site, or whether you have to go collect it elsewhere in the campground and later transfer it into the trailer's fresh water holding tank

* a means of off loading waste water, both while you're still camping and later when you're leaving and want to empty those waste tanks at the campground dump station

* a sufficient means to power the trailer, whether you're on a site offering shore power or whether you're running on battery. That may mean additional main service cable so you can reach the campground power post or when dry camping sufficient battery reserve to get you through your anticipated stay without excessively depleting the battery or batteries.

Beyond that about the only "must have" I personally would recommend is a poly weave under awning ground mat so you're not tracking dirt / sand into the camper. Anything else can wait, acquired only as you find you might actually use it.

Pics of my own solutions are in my gallery. :)