List of real necessities

**raybbj** · 05-22-2018, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by ballistic5

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?

Checking tire temps
Checking wheel hub temps
Checking BBQ grill temps
Checking A/C temps
Anything and Everything

**minnow101** · 05-23-2018, 07:08 AM

Regadimg the in line 30 amp fuse; you can buy a 30 amp automotive resettable fuse. It is a permanent fuse thst will automatically reset.
To add to the list, I have a tool box packed full of misc. screwdrivers, assorted wrenches, screws, nuts, washers, plumbing fittings, glue etc. Hardly a trip that goes by that I don't have to tightened or otherwise fix something. Last week's trip saw a repair to ourTorxflex stairs as a bolt and nut had disappeared somewhere along the highway. Previous trips had me gluing and reattaching trim, Plumbing leak repairs, door adjustments, etc.

**theclarks** · 05-24-2018, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by WhittleBurner

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.

That's why we switched to the cell phones (CRS set in and someone failed to put them on charge), plus as the one in the TV it was a pain to try and push to talk . . . . .

**jim1521** · 05-25-2018, 09:09 AM

Something that I've learned to keep in my trailer has been a home made drip tray. I've had two leaks in my water manifold, which will slowly leak into the bedroom. We were fortunate that we found them almost immediately, so there's been no damage done. The problem is, you can't use any water - whether direct from city water, or from your pressurized water tank - because it will continue to drip.

The red circle shows the Tupperware drip pan. I took a drinking straw (green circle) and melted a hole into the drip tray, and then glued the straw and drip tray together. I then placed a piece of 2" x 4" underneath the drip tray and placed it directly under the WillLeak water manifold. So as the water drips into the tray, it then drains off through the straw and out to the drainage hole in the front cargo space. This at least keeps the trailer dry. When I had the manifold replaced, I kept the drip tray JUST IN CASE this problem would repeat itself. Sure enough, it came back.

I'll be making the mods that Rob documented to get rid of the defective design from Anderson. Until then, if you use water, you'll probably develop a leak. Make a plan ahead of time for how to mitigate the water leak when it occurs.

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**tas_todd** · 06-12-2018, 05:44 AM

Keep a note book and use it...needs, repairs wants etc... Someone mentioned "a good navigator"...man, I cannot tell you how vitally important that it! My wife finds routes, restaurants, and fuel stations for us that keeps ME outta trouble EVERY TRIP. It's amazing how much stuff you "think" you need in a RV. We just cleaned ours out to trade it in and, WOW. It was like a clown car...stuff just kept coming outta there. lol

**BocaShuffles** · 06-13-2018, 05:31 AM

Get several battery operated moisture sensors. Place these where you are likely to have water leaks (such near water heater, under kitchen sink).

Early detection of water leaks is greatly preferred to having flooded basements.

**Jerryr** · 06-13-2018, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by theclarks

It wasn't hard either way (up or down), just a lot of turns, I mean a lot. . . . I would think a cordless impact would do it with ease (wasn't apart of my tool kit at the time). . . .

A cordless drill works well. I’d not use an impact drill. There’s the chance that the impact action would shear a shear pin.

**theclarks** · 06-13-2018, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Jerryr

A cordless drill works well. I’d not use an impact drill. There’s the chance that the impact action would shear a shear pin.

Jerry, would agree the cordless drill would be a better choice, used my impact drill to raise my sons stabilizer jacks, did it real quick and too tight. . . .

**Tim and Kathy** · 07-08-2018, 12:55 PM

Thanks for the added items. What is the air compressor for?

**raybbj** · 07-13-2018, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by Tim and Kathy

Thanks for the added items. What is the air compressor for?

Add air to your tires (truck and trailer)
Add air to a pin box that has an air bag
Depending on the model of air compressor, you can use it to blow your water lines out in order to winterize.
Add air to anything that needs air (bicycles)
etc.