New Guy gets 1st trailer now what do....

[ninjagrosser]

New guy got his first trailer now what do I stock it with other than the obvious kitchen, bath, bedding supplies etc? Items you veterans wouldn't go without? Items you find to be extra helpful, neat gadgets etc.? Thank you all in advance for your valuable advice, it is appreciated!

[Jaxom]

"Camp" in your driveway once or twice before any real camping. That will open your eyes to some things you need. Make a list of what you took from your house and get those items for the camper.

[ninjagrosser]

Thank you both for your input!!

[Bumpyroad]

multifunction surge protector, the $250 and up variety, not a $90 special.
decent watts type pressure regulator.
bumpy

[DutchmenSport]

Congrats!

You can stock your camper with anything you want. There is no magic bullet. Everyone stocks their campers as uniquely as they do their own home. Think of your camper as an extension of your home, not a separate entity, and you'll have no problems figuring out what you need.

One thing I do advise to everyone just starting out, look for items that will serve dual purposes. My classic example, rather than have scissors in your makeshift medicine box, scissors in your yarn box, scissors in your hobby box, scissors with your kitchen knife set, just get one scissors that does it all ... and that will be the one that comes with your kitchen knife set. It cuts meat, paper, string, wire, "fingers", toe nails, serves as a hole punch, a good tool to help remove splinters, cut cloth bandages, and even cut twigs and flowers with. Get the idea? Look for items that serve multiple purposes and then you don't need to carry a variety which takes up a lot of space. So think "multi-task"..... that's my advise!

FYI, a really nice big kitchen cutting board serves as a cutting board, a portable table, a cover for the picnic table to use for placing utinsils when you cook outside, a work station, and something to use as a table top when reclining in bed to write on paper with. Get the idea?

1 plastic milk crate has hundreds of uses. Mix with that cutting board, and the uses are many! Think creative! But most of all ... have fun!

[skipnchar]

What YOU need may be completely different than what I need. It all depends on how and where and how often you camp and whether you "camp" in campgrounds and if those campgrounds have utility hook ups or not, or stay in RV parks. Way too many variables. My advice is to go where you want to go and see what you wish you had with you when you're there. The second trip should include the most desirable items and so on until you have your own set up refined.
Good luck / Skip

[skipnchar]

What YOU need may be completely different than what I need. It all depends on how and where and how often you camp and whether you "camp" in campgrounds, whether they have utility hook ups or primative or stay in RV parks. Way too many variables. My advice is to go where you want to go and see what you wish you had with you when you're there. The second trip should include the most desirable items and so on until you have your own set up refined. I'll be glad to give you my address though in case you want to buy what I need 🙂
Good luck / Skip

[Crawfordville]

What others have said but this as well.
Ponchos
Board Games/cards
Electric skillet
oscillating fan (We live in Florida and it is very helpful when it is hot and sticky outside - used outside under the awning to keep the air moving)
Outdoor rug - a must to keep the dirt out. The kind that camping world, wal-mart and Amazon sells. Can be swept and can get rained on. Very useful when the site is gravel.
Broom
Door mat

Hope it helps.

Karen

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[path1]

Out of curiosity, What do you think as new owner should be done?

what do I stock it with other than the obvious kitchen, bath, bedding supplies etc?

Put together a list of reference of service/owner manuals so they can either help figure out they work or know what to order if something needs replaced. This will also help you put together a maintenance program for your rv.

[sdianel_-acct_c]

congrats!
you will need stuff to dump the tanks and holding tank chemicals.
don't forget a can opener! We keep it simple. 2 pots, 2 skillets, coffee maker, a set of 4 corian dishes plate, bowl and cup (Walmart), plastic drinking "glasses",
We went to the dollar store and bought storage containers and organizational trays for the bathroom cabinet and under sink storage, cheap towels and bath cloths, kitchen towels, pot holders.
Folding chairs or bag chairs for sitting outside and drinking your favorite beverage. Small BBQ Grill (we have a propane one).
If you plan on longer trips and want TV, you will need to get over the air digital TV stations or satellite (another long discussion for later). If you want access to the internet and email you will need a smart phone, tablet, laptop and either use wi-fi (we don't) or get a hotspot aka Mi-Fi. (we use Verizon).
Sheets, blankets and maybe a mattress topper unless your trailer has a good mattress!
Visit your nearest Camping World store and you will find lots of things you "need" LOL!!

[sdianel_-acct_c]

congrats!
you will need stuff to dump the tanks and holding tank chemicals.
don't forget a can opener! We keep it simple. 2 pots, 2 skillets, coffee maker, a set of 4 corian dishes plate, bowl and cup (Walmart), plastic drinking "glasses",
We went to the dollar store and bought storage containers and organizational trays for the bathroom cabinet and under sink storage, cheap towels and bath cloths, kitchen towels, pot holders.
Folding chairs or bag chairs for sitting outside and drinking your favorite beverage. Small BBQ Grill (we have a propane one).
If you plan on longer trips and want TV, you will need to get over the air digital TV stations or satellite (another long discussion for later). If you want access to the internet and email you will need a smart phone, tablet, laptop and either use wi-fi (we don't) or get a hotspot aka Mi-Fi. (we use Verizon).
Sheets, blankets and maybe a mattress topper unless your trailer has a good mattress!
Visit your nearest Camping World store and you will find lots of things you "need" LOL!!

[sdianel_-acct_c]

congrats!
you will need stuff to dump the tanks and holding tank chemicals.
don't forget a can opener! We keep it simple. 2 pots, 2 skillets, coffee maker, a set of 4 corian dishes plate, bowl and cup (Walmart), plastic drinking "glasses",
We went to the dollar store and bought storage containers and organizational trays for the bathroom cabinet and under sink storage, cheap towels and bath cloths, kitchen towels, pot holders.
Folding chairs or bag chairs for sitting outside and drinking your favorite beverage. Small BBQ Grill (we have a propane one).
If you plan on longer trips and want TV, you will need to get over the air digital TV stations or satellite (another long discussion for later). If you want access to the internet and email you will need a smart phone, tablet, laptop and either use wi-fi (we don't) or get a hotspot aka Mi-Fi. (we use Verizon).
Sheets, blankets and maybe a mattress topper unless your trailer has a good mattress!
Visit your nearest Camping World store and you will find lots of things you "need" LOL!!

[2oldman]

things to stock

[Old-Biscuit]

Less is MORE!

We FT'd and found that only the basic essentials were really needed.

Barstow by Daggett? Last yrs. of my working life were at the power plant