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    pnbarton
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    This is our first travel trailer…questions about initial accessories

    Hello everyone,
    We just ordered our first travel trailer and will pick it up in March. I am not sure what accessories that it will come with besides a 50 AMP power cord. Here is the list of things that I think I will need, please help me add or subtract from the following.

    1. Sewer Hose
    2. Fresh water hose
    3. Water pressure regulator
    4. 50 AMP surge protector
    5. Water Filter
    6. Blue tabs for sewer system
    7. Weight Distributing Hitch


    I appreciate the help.

    v/r

    Neal Barton

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    Both of our RV's, a TT and a 5th wheel, came with the first three on your list. Though the sewer hose is usable there are much nicer and easier to use ones available.
    One other initial investment, if you plan to use your unit alot, would be a mattress or memory foam topper. The stock ones are not comfortable, no matter how nice a dealer or manufacturer tells you differently.
    Congrats and enjoy!
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    pnbarton
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    Thanks for the reply. The wife and I had already talked about the mattress, the stock one is very firm.

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    Scott and Jan are right, you will get the first 3 things,

    Quote Originally Posted by pnbarton View Post
    Hello everyone,
    We just ordered our first travel trailer and will pick it up in March. I am not sure what accessories that it will come with besides a 50 AMP power cord. Here is the list of things that I think I will need, please help me add or subtract from the following.

    1. Sewer Hose - Will Come with it
    2. Fresh water hose - Will Come with it
    3. Water pressure regulator - Will Come with it
    4. 50 AMP surge protector - You will need to purchase your own surge protector, unless you can get the dealer to install one for you
    5. Water Filter - My unit came with a water filter, but you can get the camco water filters available on places like Camping World and Amazon
    6. Blue tabs for sewer system - the camper will come with one bottle of the blue stuff for the sewer system, but you can get a 6 pack at walmart for like $20
    7. Weight Distributing Hitch - That may be supplied with the purchase of the camper, but if you would like, I have my old one for sale. It is rated for 10,000# I don't need it anymore, but I also not sure what shipping would be on this item..


    I appreciate the help.

    v/r

    Neal Barton
    Other then that, congrats on the new camper and I think you will have many happy years camping.
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    pnbarton
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    Thanks to all for the info, we are excited and ready to go.

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    Ditkitty
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    I would add grey water deodorizer, and one of those clear sections for the sewer hose - much easier to tell when the drainage has actually stopped.

    Quote Originally Posted by pnbarton View Post
    Hello everyone,
    We just ordered our first travel trailer and will pick it up in March. I am not sure what accessories that it will come with besides a 50 AMP power cord. Here is the list of things that I think I will need, please help me add or subtract from the following.

    1. Sewer Hose
    2. Fresh water hose
    3. Water pressure regulator
    4. 50 AMP surge protector
    5. Water Filter
    6. Blue tabs for sewer system
    7. Weight Distributing Hitch


    I appreciate the help.

    v/r

    Neal Barton

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    You will probably want to get something to help level the trailer on uneven sites. Either pieces of 2x6 or the plastic stackable blocks like these: http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...et-of-10/24733. You will also want some sort of chocks for the wheels so the trailer doesn't roll.

    Some other common items I would suggest are; a doormat or outdoor rug, camping chairs and maybe a table cloth for the picnic table. Also make sure you have a pen and paper so you can write down the things you will realize you want and then make a run to Walmart or an internet run to Amazon

    Always bring a big smile on your face and heaping helping of patience
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    Other than the 50Amp power cord, our Reflection didn't come with any of the items listed above. There was no sewer hose, fresh water hose, water pressure regulator, etc. Quite often, a dealer will include a package of basic items such as these, but at least in our case, we didn't receive them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TucsonJim View Post
    Other than the 50Amp power cord, our Reflection didn't come with any of the items listed above. There was no sewer hose, fresh water hose, water pressure regulator, etc. Quite often, a dealer will include a package of basic items such as these, but at least in our case, we didn't receive them.


    same here our 369RL came with the power cord only but I see that a water filter now comes with the new ones
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    In addition to sewer hose, if it's not part of your starter set, pick up a threaded elbow to attach to the end of the sewer hose. Many (most?) campgrounds today require you to use a threaded connection into their sewer system.

    If you have a 50 amp power cord, get a 50F to 30M adapter in case a 30 amp site is the only one available. Just don't try to run both AC's off a 30A circuit.

    A leveling gauge will help determine how many of those 2x6s or blocks you need to use, although you'll soon learn to eyeball it pretty well.

    Duct tape and bungee cords.
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