I'm not new to camping but I was a minalmist years ago and now i have a 41 foot fith wheeler that I have to take the family in.. I think we will stay mostly in state parks but what do I need in the way of adaptors , or knowledge or what??? ANY help or suggestions would be appreciated. Oh by the way I do have enough tow vehicle. An 7.3 power stroke 350 drw. What should I need to take with me?Thank you in advance for your help!

Theres not much that can't be had a store wherever you travel, but as a comment, you may have a problem finding a spot in some of the state parks with a unit of that size.Oh and welcome to the forum. I amsure many people will be by to helpyou out.

X2 on finding sites for a rig that size. For a start you will need a big piece of paper & a pencil to write down stuff you find that you need. As time goes by you can get a smaller piece of paper.

Oh, my...That list is SUCH a "Personal Preference" thing...It is even a "local area" type of thing.For instance, if staying in State Parks or Forest Service campgrounds around here, no adapters are needed, because there usually isn't any electric power available! That also means a minimum 2KW generator might come in very handy.Spare light bulbs are quite valuable, as are spare fuses. A minimal tool kit can be of use sometimes, but there is no need, IMO, to carry enough tools to overhaul an engine.Some people carry spare belts and hoses, but I don't. I have a short piece of 1/2 inch nylon-reinforced vinyl hose and a couple of clamps for minor repairs if necessary, and that is about all. I carry a small assortment of wire fittings/terminals and a crimping/stripping tool.I carry a good first aid kit (DW is an RN, so we have more "stuff" than most people would carry).I learned long ago that carrying an ax, bucket, and shovel was required when camping in National Forests. I don't know if it is still a requirement, but I do it anyway.I also have an assortment of coax, antennas, and antenna masts onboard, along with PL-259 connectors and such, solder and a soldering iron, just in case I decide to set up a Ham radio station. and a transceiver, of course.I guess what it comes down to is, what do YOU think you will need? The more trips you make, the more you will add and the more you will delete.Get out and have fun, and keep a list of what you want to have the next time.Good luck.

7.3 is a great vehicle and hard to find on the used market. OK things to take with you:1) Water regulator/pressure reducer for potable water. Some parks can have very high water pressure that can stress the piping in your 5ver. Like this one:press red2) Two lengths of potable water hose, sometimes you'll need an extra length to reach the water faucet. I stick with the white ones to avoid confusion with the black hose flushing hose.White hose 3) A hose to flush the black water line and/or hook up to the flushing system in your 5ver:Any water hose will do.4) Black hose support. This adds a grade to your black/gray water line to keep it from filling with water:I like this one it folds up into a compact package for storage:support5) An extra length of sewer line. Sometimes you'll have to stretch that line to make it to the connector. Get a set of 90 degree fittings and other adapters for the sewer line. Transparent ones are good since you can sell what's happening.6) Wheel chocks:Link7) I usually use some pieces of 2X10 lumber cut into sections in case you need to raise one side of the 5ver to level it. I make different lengths: 5 ft, 4 ft and maybe 3.5 ft. You can stack them; longer ones on the bottom to make it easier to drive up. Make the shortest one long enough to fit under both wheels at the same time. I usually put 1 foot lengths under the jacks if we aren't on a concrete pad.They sell plastic ones but my 5ver crushed them and they are a lot more trouble to deal with IMO. You can just toss the boards in the back of the pickup. They are indestructible and may be handy if you get stuck.8) If you have 50 amp service you make want a 30 to 50 amp adapter in case you end up somewhere with only 30 amp service.dogboneOther things? Flashlights, bug spray, plastic table cloth for campground table, tool kit and so on. I'm sure others will add stuff that I'm forgetting. You can find most of the stuff above at Walmart they have a small RV section back in Automotive.

Ummmm, I was thinking flip flops, sun tan lotion, snorkel / mask, beer, lawn chairs, good bike, ..........good sense of humor, patience, beer, positive outlook, beer, .......

Ok I tried The search... What is essential on a trip

Pop-Pop_C
Explorer
Feb 10, 2014
Check book / Credit card.
Bombfixer
Explorer
Feb 10, 2014
Extra ammunition for each weapon. Cleaning kit, and batteries for the red dot sights.
billmac
Explorer
Feb 10, 2014
For us, everything stays in the trailer except clothes and food. We usually figure on stopping for supplies in a day or two anyway.

The bigger challenge is remembering to do everything before leaving home. Cut off the water, (we have learned our lesson)turn off the ice maker, water heaters. Stop the mail, pay the bills, grab the satellite receiver and remotes. Cell phones for hot spot. Bring dog. lol
Dog_Folks
Explorer
Feb 09, 2014
Top of the page, in the blue bar, click on "RVing FAQ." Section two has some great info.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Feb 09, 2014
Credit card because you will never remember everything.
Dick_B
Explorer
Feb 09, 2014
Has anyone mentioned a good voltmeter? Preferably one with a continuity tester option.
MTPockets1
Explorer
Feb 09, 2014
We stay mostly in State Parks. We've stayed in State Parks from Fl to CA, to WA and always got in with our 35 ft. Having said that, I always check on line before just showing up as there will be limitations. 41 ft. Will fit into most of the parks we have visited, and many "do" have at least 30 amp service. The 50 to 30 amp adapter has been used a lot.
nremtp143
Explorer
Feb 09, 2014
Several great suggestions here. I would also urge you to get a 12 or 20 ton bottle jack, another spare tire(depending on how far you travel), good lug wrench, torque wrench(for lugs), the wood as already suggested, extra water, sewer and electrical connections as already suggested as well along with extra sections of each type hose. The reason for the extra spare tire is with a rig of that length, it will be heavy, and if you blow out one tire, the remaining tire on that side will suddenly be overloaded and damage may be done to that tire as well. This is also the reason for the 12-20 ton jack, lug wrench, and torque wrench.:B

By the way, what part of Georgia???
Monty
loulou57
Explorer
Feb 09, 2014
Just one very important rule for us......

White water hose...only for fresh water in fresh water tank

Black, or coloured hose for anything other than fresh water. We have a seperate hose that is well marked with duct tape that is used for anything to do with blk tank or sewer. It stays in a seperate sealed container for obvious reasons.
jevanb
Explorer
Feb 09, 2014
before you make a reservation look at the site on google maps and see if it works for you length.. that is what we do at every SP in advanced better to know it fits then pay the money and you cant fit anywhere that is open