List of real necessities

[robsox]

This is a pretty good list https://shopopotamus.com/lists/new-camper-essentials

[Fourpells]

Well a wine rack and a rack to hold the wine and martini glasses is a must!! It’s nice once you are all set up to have a glass of wine. Just got back from the maiden voyage and all items worked. We were out in the desert so a generator was used from time to time.

Now I do like a good glass of bourbon too.....

Tony P

[Steven@147]

A tire jack. Your RV does not come with one. Also a lug nut xbar or torque wrench and appropriate sockets for the lugs on the wheels and spare. Probably should read your owners manual for the appropriate size. And some wood blocks. You lift the RV by the frame and the distance from the frame to the ground could be considerable.

I carry a 12 ton bottle jack. Not that I need one that heavy but it is the extended length that is important. I also carry several 4x4 wood blocks cut to about 10 inches length to set the jack on top of.

On 5ers I dont know. I think some can use their levelers to change a tire. You need feedback from those that have them.

[Batman]

I just did my very first rv backing today and tell you what, I am sooo glad I had just bought some Walkie Talkies.. Those are a number 1 necessity in my book!!!

[raybbj]

Here is the list I created when I was researching my first RV. It's long and not all may apply to you. Some items are upgrades or maintenance related.

Joy Rider Suspension
Aluminun dump handles
bungee cords
non contact voltage tester
Telescopic step ladder
Proper Lug Nut Wrench for TV and 5th
clear sewer elbow
angled threaded sewer hose end (into the ground)
bike cover
Slide Out Rubber Seal Treatment for outer slide seal
Baby powder for inner slide seal to prevent sticking when pulling your slide in
Extra Fuses !! for truck and 5er
Leaf Blower
Traffic Cones
Various pies of wood blocks (wheel leveling, jacks, etc.)
water regulator for water connection - ADJUSTABLE for pressure + back up regulator if stolen
Brass - Y Valve for water connection (to have an extra water source)
Water Thief (rubber connection to connet to any faucet)
Add Final Valve where you connect sewer hose (Twist On type)
Wash Bucket
Departure Checklist
EternaBond Tape (Add to all roof seals?)
Roof Sealent - Dicor Lap Sealant
Hydometer
Battery Disconnect Switch (to prevent any draw on the battery) (install on negative cable/terminal)
AC Surge Protector - Progressive Industies EMS-HW50C Hard Wired Surge Protector
30A 50A 15A adapters - dogbones
Larger Truck Alternator if possible (more than 130A)
Plumbing Thread tape
Upgraded Swere hose and Sewer Extension Hose and hose seal (Camco 39313) or Rhino hoses
Sewer Hose support for angles down flow (mandatory in California)
2 x Fresh Water Hose - Blue Camco (2 for added length)
Sewer cleaning hose (buy a back flow preventer)
utility hose (not for sewer)
Dawn Dish Soap and Happy Camper Treat,emt in black tank after each flush/dump
1000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter with 80A breaker on the + input OPTONAL
External in-line Water filter between the hose and RV
Socket to remove anode rod / drain plug
Zap Straps
Rope
Bailing wire
Gloves - utility , sewer and vinyl
WIFI Ranger Booster System (maybe, if cell booster is not enough)
Extension Cords (long outdoor and 2 x short indoor)
Indoor table top fan
Hand held vacumm (yellow)
Traffic Safety triangles
Orange safety vest
Motor Oil for Truck
Broom
WINFIELD Stabilizers
First Aid Kit
electric heater if no fireplace
Umbrella's / Rain Gear for both Ray and Amy
Foiled bubble wrap insulation for windows
Deep Cycle Battery Charger
Outdoor rug and door mat for wiping feet
Hot Water Tank rinsing wand
Infrared Temperature Gun
Valterra F02-3106BK Black Bulk EZ Coupler Valve Cap with Handle
50 feet of Co-ax cable for TV hookups
Battery Upgrade (2 x 6volt or 1 additional 12V)
Vent covers (in case it rains we can still have the vent fan open) - MAXX AIR VENT COVERS
RV Cover and Tire Covers
Tire Chocks
Gorilla Tape
Powerbuilt 640912 bottle jack / jack stand combo - 3 ton
TPMS
Coach Net Roadside Assistance package for TV and RV
Camping Table
Pin Box Lock
Decent Air Compressor - VIAIR Brand - 90P or 300P
Lawn Chairs
Inside front door mat
spare wiper blades
Paper Maps as back up
Walkie Talkies
GPS Navigation - Phone? Ford? Garmin RV 770
Clear plastic Totes for sewer gear and water hoses and Misc Gear
Truck Viser Checklist - last check before driving away
Gutter Extenders so no drip marks down the side of the rig
Cover for 7 way plug
Camco 36143 RV Blow Out Plug for bloawing air through plumbing for winterization
40 psi in-line air regulator for winterizing blow out
Head Light and Flash lights
Tires - Maxxis or GoodYear Endurance or Sailun
Weboost 4G-X cell signal booster with trucher antenna
Verizon Maximum monthly data plan (10Gb or 12GB) - 1 or 2 phones? - double the data ?
Cuisinart CGG-240 All Foods Roll-Away Gas Grill
Camco 59143 LP Tee and Hose Kit
Homemade or purchase side table for Amy, with storage ( a box )
Telescopic RV wash brush
360 Siphon Vent (Hi-Stack version so you don't have to cut the vent pipe)
Water hose washers
telescopic pole to measure RV height - maybe use existing wash pole
Furrion Wireless BU and Observation camera - hooks into 303RLS pre-wire - OR Tadi Brothers or 4UCam WLS camera
multi meter
Tool Box and Tools
Spare Bike Tire Tubes
Replacement Bottle Jack for F350
Torque Wrench
Oxygenetics Shower Heard - to save water
6x6x6 blocks for under jacks
Extra Bottom Step for folding stairs (1 x 12 block of wood maybe ?)
NEXT EXIT Book or App
Lithium Grease for B&W hitch and Grease gun for zerk fittings (B&W)
Weather Radio
Additional Fire Extinguishers (5er and Truck)
VIKING SOLUTIONS "Rack Jack" (Crane for lifting hitch in and out of Truck)
OBD 2 Code Reader
Waterproof Silcone - for emergency repairs
Spare Brake Lights and Turn Signals and Head lights - if easlity replacable
Dash Camera
B&W RVK3300 Hitch
TrailAir Pin Box - LCI Part # 171200
Lube plate and spare lube plate
Utility Towels (Old Towels for spills and cleaning, drying slide tops, etc.)
4" Gel/Memory Foam mattress topper
Shurflo 182-200 Accumulator Tank
Camco 22505-X 90-Degree Hose Elbow
Mesh water hose strainer
Spray Lysol for water spigot
Tire Repair Kit or Emergency Tire inflator Foam
Small Shovel
Solar Trickle Charger
Mopeka Tank Check (LP Tank Gauge)
Metal Valve Stems
50 Amp Extension Cord

[tedzz9]

Uhhhh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, more Bourbon!!!!

[MidwestCamper]

There are a lot of "nice to have" items. However, considering that you can camp with just your RV as purchased, to take the word "need" literally, you don't need anything else other than a set of wheel chocks. The list of things can become overwhelming and I'd recommend going out a few times before going too crazy buying things. That said, there are some high priority items that I'd consider immediately.
> Wheel Chocks (as mentioned above, this is a necessity)
> Drinking water hose
> Water pressure regulator
> Sewer line
> Regular garden hose to rinse black tank
> Leveling blocks (can make your own, but I prefer the plastic ones
> EMS to protect electrical system
> If you don't have a tire pressure gauge capable of checking your trailer tires, get one
> Roadside assistance membership that covers RV

Lots of other nice to have items, just listed the things that, in my mind, are top priority accessories.

Keebler, Who makes the best water pressure regulator? I need to add this to my accessories. I also went with a separated black tank flush hose which has to be a good call. I picked up a nice bottle jack at harbor freight that is in a nice plastic case. Also the breaker bar and sockets to get the wheels off. They sell a nice impact socket that has 19mm on one side and 21mm on the other. Once I found the spare has the 21mm and the wheels are 19mm I realized I had unintentionally stumbled on a good choice. I discovered this when removing my tires for replacement.

[TheLexx]

Don't get a Renator water pressure regulator. Mine was a failure right out of the box. The Watts type is supposedly better. That's what I'm going to be ordering next.

This one: https://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/F3002.htm

[WhittleBurner]

I just did my very first rv backing today and tell you what, I am sooo glad I had just bought some Walkie Talkies.. Those are a number 1 necessity in my book!!!

Unless you're in an area with poor cell coverage the cell phones set on speaker are way more reliable than walkie talkies. Our walkie talkies seemed to always fail at critical moments.

[ballistic5]

Here is the list I created when I was researching my first RV. It's long and not all may apply to you. Some items are upgrades or maintenance related.

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Umbrella's / Rain Gear for both Ray and Amy
Foiled bubble wrap insulation for windows
Deep Cycle Battery Charger
Outdoor rug and door mat for wiping feet
Hot Water Tank rinsing wand
Infrared Temperature Gun
Valterra F02-3106BK Black Bulk EZ Coupler Valve Cap with Handle
50 feet of Co-ax cable for TV hookups
Battery Upgrade (2 x 6volt or 1 additional 12V)
Vent covers (in case it rains we can still have the vent fan open) - MAXX AIR VENT COVERS
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In my research for my new trailer your the third or fourth person that has recommended a temperature gun.. what is it used for? A/C? Tires? just for fun to know outside temp?