So now that we are joining the owners of a TT a few things are starting to run through my mind. After spending years as a MH owner and traveler we got to know the ropes and in & outs of the MH lifestyle. We have learned which kitchen utinsels to bring and that we pack light with dishes and glass wear using mostly paper plates and glasses for those travel days. When we looked at TT's one of the main Criterias was that we could pull over and without putting out the slides we can use the bathroom, get into the refrig and sit at the dinning room chairs. I know I can pack much lighter on tools as I do not need any of the heavy duty tools that I needed for a Diesel break down or the large wheel tools.We plan to pack light on the groceries and not take so much extra as we have in the past. I think a small 2000 watt generator will surfice as we do little hot weather dry camping. So what is it that people getting into a TT forget to have or bring.

They forget to have the salesmen put all the slides IN and then actually go inside the camper and see how functional it is. Can everything be accessed? Can you comfortably spend 24 hours in the camper without going nuts with slides in. Can you cook, use the bathroom, shower, sleep, watch television with all slides IN.I think this is the single most missed item people do, they don't ask and take a VERY hard look at how functional the TT is with all slides IN before purchasing.Our Outback, all slides IN:Slides out: Big difference in the look:

The three legged stool,* Floor plan* Tow vehicle* Cost or financingIf all three are not right, the deal will not work,Also as mentioned an accessible trailer with the slide IN is a real plus.

You'll need 1 cast iron skillet, a griddle and a pot to cook rice and beans in. Chopsticks to eat with. A screwdriver in case the tab on a beer can breaks, I use a Swiss Army knife. Don't forget a fly swatter. That's all you need unless you want to read, then your glasses as there are libraries everywhere. Wallyworld and Autozone wil become your best friends.

Chocks. Much much much more important for a TT than a MH. Stabilizers.I went from a TT to a MH, so reverse of your situation. Pantry/household/etc., I really didn't change much of anything, except to remove what wasn't getting used.Mechanical/Technical gear, mostly added tools specific for engine work that wasn't needed with the TT and tow vehicle.

Elect jack would be one of the items that I would have to have with a TT

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Caveman_Charlie
Explorer II
Nov 30, 2014
The extra key is a good point. I have a extra key for the TT in the pickup and a extra key for the pickup in the TT. I also have one for the pickup in a magnetic holder stuck under the pickup.
Bonefish
Explorer
Nov 30, 2014
You will know when looking for it after thinking you have it all.

Sharon
Opie431
Explorer
Nov 30, 2014
While camping we have been asked for the loan of matches, sugar, bug sprayer, toothpaste, saw, ax, salt. Simple things that everyone should remember but people do not.
Extra key to get in the door which we did not have but our grand daughter was able to climb in their 5W and open the door.
HTElectrical
Explorer
Nov 30, 2014
Gene&Ginny wrote:
What not to be without
Toilet paper.

LOL:)
Gene_Ginny
Explorer
Nov 30, 2014
What not to be without
Toilet paper.
MargaretB
Explorer
Nov 29, 2014
Electric slow-cooker.
jaycocreek
Explorer II
Nov 29, 2014
Tire covers..Keep the sun off the tires,they last much longer.
Bigbird65
Explorer
Nov 29, 2014
larv wrote:
Does everyone here chock both sides of their TTs? I used to do both sides but have started only doing one side. Comments?

Larv

It depends on the terrain. Sometimes two but usually just one.

Ken
Galvanizd
Explorer
Nov 29, 2014
Dog trainer, joining you shortly after 11 years in a diesel pusher, just as soon as it sells. I had to smile at the slide open to use the bathroom comment. I was at a RV show in Phoenix and met a very nice factory rep who questioned why we wanted a trailer we could use the bathroom without opening the slide. I explained to her that with our retired status and time 11 years in a RV, it's the "small" stuff, that we want. Electric jacks, tv that we can watch frontally not sideways, sleeping areas and kitchen that can be used with slides closed, electric awnings, slide toppers, comfortable queen bed, usable floor plan, usable storage, a working "easy" button
larv
Explorer
Nov 28, 2014
Does everyone here chock both sides of their TTs? I used to do both sides but have started only doing one side. Comments?

Larv

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