marjim
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Retired EE, Vietnam Vet, God, Faith, Family & Flag. St. Louis area
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Post by marjim on Jan 24, 2021 16:00:31 GMT -5
I created this post to help list the items we might or might not want to take with our camper for any camping trip. Obivously the longer the stay, the more you need, but based on our recent scouting trips we made this starter list.
a) Military type folding shovel - fire pit cleanout, digout tires, poop scoop
b) Wheel Chocks - One per wheel = 4 on a double axle
c) Awning mat -- something to put over the gravel/grass or concrete under your awning.
d) 2 x FOLDING CHAIRS - standard unfolding chairs in a tube, or something more luxurious with foot rest and neck pillow?
e) 50ft extension cord - to bring 110vac to the awing area or further so you don't always use the TV plug for everything.
f) 25' Clean water/fresh water hose (Clear)
g) 2 x 25' Cleaning hose - rubber for flushing, washing or other chores.
h) 4ea/smore forks/sticks
i) 2 ea HOT PAD GLOVES for cooking and firepit
j) 30ft LED lights for around awning
k) Torgue Wrench and breaker bar for lugs and trailer
l) 20v Battery DRILL/IMPACT kit with a tool kit too!
m) Small sledge hammer and 6 metal stakes
n) 2 x 50' paracord
o) LEGO leveling blocks (two sets)
p) 3 sized/stackable plastic buckets with 1/ea sponge and brush
q) small 6pack cooler
Feel free to add subtract as you feel necessary
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3rdof5
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Finally camping season!
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Post by 3rdof5 on Jan 24, 2021 16:20:31 GMT -5
Your list is excellent! I carry all of that except the led lights, my awning has them built in.
I add 2 folding tables, one 3' x 6' for under the awning close to the outside kitchen for misc items and another small table for use with the camp chairs.
I also add a portable bbq and a portable 180 watt solar panel and cord to plug into the camper.
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Post by touaregtowr on Jan 24, 2021 19:53:22 GMT -5
Add to the list:
- some 2"x10"x 12-16" cut lumber for under the jacks, plus useful should you ever have to jack up the trailer.
- a water regulator.
- an axe.
- some green garbage bags should you need to crawl under the RV.
- tube of decor with caulking gun.
- wax should you have nothing to do.
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marjim
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Retired EE, Vietnam Vet, God, Faith, Family & Flag. St. Louis area
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Post by marjim on Feb 15, 2021 23:54:06 GMT -5
Thanks all,
I bought big rubber chocks from Harbor Frieght at $4ea (bought 4 of them) and then I have purchased to packaged sets of the lego blocks for the jack stands and leveling.
we bought a George Foreman, outdoor grill (electric), the kids got us a big under awning mat. I have a mini air compressor. I would really like to know more about the 180watt SOLAR panel. What kind, where purchased and how much?
The LED lights were something I got on clearance at WALMART, two strings of 24ft with 1 color change LED bulb after 1 foot. Thats enough to wrap around the awning and then some. The axe was a good idea too. We also bought a new Furion 27" TV for mounting inside.
After reading a few articles and seeing other comments, removing the dining table and using TV trays may be a better option.
I need to upgrade my outdoor speakers. Anybody go there yet?
Thanks all,
BTW we found some excellent camping spots near St. Louis about 1hr from the house in West County. Baebler State Park, Castlewood State Park, also some places like ECHO BLUFF in Emminence, MO and another place up in Clarksville, near Hannibal. we are going to hit these to test our rig, skills, packing and the all important BITCH factor. (Between wife and me, but sitting by a nice fire with some brandy and my dulcimer could be just what this retired guy needs.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2021 16:29:26 GMT -5
Something i carry that i don't see listed above is a stick cut to the length of the slide out. When parking in a tight campsite i can pull out the stick to see if the slide will clear a tree or any other object without having to actually push the slide out before unhooking.
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marjim
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Retired EE, Vietnam Vet, God, Faith, Family & Flag. St. Louis area
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Post by marjim on Mar 2, 2021 21:22:47 GMT -5
Thats a great idea. The stick. I don't have sliders, but its a good tip for sure.
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Post by adventureawaits on Aug 2, 2021 16:53:26 GMT -5
All great items listed so far.
Some things I carry with me are:
Good surge protector
Tire chains (you never know when you might need them)
Traction pads & recovery strap (just in case)
2 way radios
Especially if Boondocking,
Extensive 1st aid kit
Paper Maps of area and compass (And know location of nearest hospital, law enforcement station, water source, dump station)
Basic tool kit.
I also like to keep a propane detector in the trailer in case I smell gas.
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marjim
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Retired EE, Vietnam Vet, God, Faith, Family & Flag. St. Louis area
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Post by marjim on Aug 2, 2021 21:08:16 GMT -5
I am happy to see all the items every one listed in this post. After only two trips, I can only add a few things.
a. 1/2" power drive drill with sockets that cover the stability jacks and the lug nuts on the wheels.
b. We bought a new B&D electric/rechargeable dust vac..small, powerful and easy to store. Very good for quick clean ups.
c. We brought some fire sticks (wax fuel bars) to help start the campfire.
d. Added a disinfectant to use in washing down sewer hose fittings and flushing the lines.
We didn't cook much so we did not need to use the Weber style George electric grill.
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B&N
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2021 272VRK
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Post by B&N on Aug 3, 2021 6:07:26 GMT -5
We added a safety vest in case we get a flat on the road.
We also added a digital battery operated carbon monoxide detector for under $30. I see a few posts on the ones in camper going off when they need to be replaced and some people just disconnect. Please use a carbon monoxide detector.
Also, we have the STT272VRK with slides, so we carry a 3/4" swivel (as the skirt is in the way) and drill just in case we have to pull the slide in manually.
For cooking we love our lodge cast iron skillet. Sears wonderfully.
Also, we've got a few bears in our neighborhood and we camp quiet a bit in National Parks - mostly Skyline Drive. We've added a bear bell, bear whistle and bear horn. Some say bear bells aren't effective but we wear one hiking in bear areas. Seems bears are visiting camp sites more often.
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rue
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Retired and living large!
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Post by rue on Aug 8, 2021 19:47:52 GMT -5
Something i carry that i don't see listed above is a stick cut to the length of the slide out. When parking in a tight campsite i can pull out the stick to see if the slide will clear a tree or any other object without having to actually push the slide out before unhooking. If you don't want to carry one more thing, use your broom handle. Just wrap a piece of electrical or duct tape around the handle at the outside edge of your slide. |
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Jim
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Post by Jim on Aug 9, 2021 11:29:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the great list from everyone and the good thread. It is good for all of us new and veteran RV'ers. I do use my 4' Level as my "stick" for clearance. Also use it to confirm the LevelPro is doing it's job. Not that I don't trust the tech...lol
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Post by WrkrBee on Aug 10, 2021 19:19:22 GMT -5
Seems like every camper I've seen has a version, or two, of a "Happy Camper" mug.
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marjim
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Retired EE, Vietnam Vet, God, Faith, Family & Flag. St. Louis area
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Post by marjim on Oct 3, 2021 21:28:48 GMT -5
I want to add two more items to the list.
1-a small pack of wax fire starter blocks or a pig of fat sticks (heavy saturated with sap, ignitor wax or similar-in the old days we got "fat lighter" from fresh pine tree stumps) There was some heavy dew in the mornings and a short shower the day we arrived. Most everything was wet or damp. So nice to have something thats not liquid to start the fire.
2- a small 15"x15" carpet pad for tossing down on the ground when you kneel to access your stabilizer jacks or black/gray water tanks. I grabbed a 18"x26" piece of hard carpet (like astro turf) with a rubber backing. I can put it on a wet ground and not get me clothes or knees wet.
UPDATED LIST for 2week trip
a) Military type folding shovel - fire pit cleanout, dig out tires, poop scoop
b) Wheel Chocks - One per wheel = 4 on a double axle
c) Awning mat -- something to put over the gravel/grass or concrete under your awning.
d) 2 x FOLDING CHAIRS - standard unfolding chairs in a tube, or something more luxurious with foot rest and neck pillow?
e) 50ft extension cord - to bring 110vac to the awing area or further so you don't always use the TV plug for everything.
f) 25' Clean water/fresh water hose (Clear)
g) 2 x 25' Cleaning hose - rubber for flushing, washing or other chores.
h) 4ea/smore forks/sticks
i) 2 ea HOT PAD GLOVES for cooking and firepit
j) 30ft LED lights for around awning
k) Torgue Wrench and breaker bar for lugs and trailer
l) 20v Battery DRILL/IMPACT kit with a tool kit too!
m) Small heavy Axe/hammer and 6 metal stakes
n) 2 x 50' paracord
o) LEGO leveling blocks (two sets)
p) 3 sized/stackable plastic buckets with 1/ea sponge and brush
q) small 6pack cooler
r)water regulator
s) blocks for stabilizers, tongue
t) LED lites for alcoholic decor
u) 1st Aid Kit (add burn stuff, benedry, poision ivy, 2-rolls of gauze stretch bandage
v) Cleaners-409, Simple green, Pinesol, Lysol, spray bottle.
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Post by thewolfgang on Oct 4, 2021 8:02:52 GMT -5
How about a bottle jack. If you have a heavier trailer, the one with your tow vehicle may not cut it. Also, make sure you have the right sized tire bar, so you can change a flat.
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Post by thewolfgang on Oct 12, 2021 9:04:23 GMT -5
One quick note on one of the above mentioned items. I've seen someone use an impact wrench for raising their stabilizers and bust it, exerting too much force. Be careful when using those.
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