Recommended accessories?

ChrisO01

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Just purchased a 2022 21BHE from Blue Compass in Delaware OH. The trailer was winterized at dealer and we will not be hooking up until April. Plan on sleeping in the trailer a few nights this fall just to decide what we might need to stock. I'm curious if anyone has a suggestion as to most important accessories to buy before first actual camping trip. Are water filter, pressure regulator and 50amp adaptor worthwhile purchases? Any other essentials such as emergency repair items?

Thanks in advance.
 
Water pressure regulator, EMS, TPMS my coach came with a water filter, but we use bottled water for drinking. Other items-fuses, multimeter.
The list can get lengthy, but the first three items are most important to me.
 
A good TPMS..not a Tire-Linc, a 50A adapter would be a waste of money..it's a 30a trailer. IMO, an ems isn't overly needed with a 30a trailer either. You can't blow appliances with an open neutral like with a 50a trailer.
A decent electrical meter and learn how to use it, a water pressure reg, a way to lift one wheel in the event of a flat.
Socket set, PEX tools to repair pex, soft tube leaks would be useful.
 
watch YouTube. Search for RV Living. We watched Greatful Glamper and Why Wait? and RV tips and travels
 
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Just purchased a 2022 21BHE from Blue Compass in Delaware OH. The trailer was winterized at dealer and we will not be hooking up until April. Plan on sleeping in the trailer a few nights this fall just to decide what we might need to stock. I'm curious if anyone has a suggestion as to most important accessories to buy before first actual camping trip. Are water filter, pressure regulator and 50amp adaptor worthwhile purchases? Any other essentials such as emergency repair items?

Thanks in advance.
Thanks for joining. We have a good group of members here. You will get a lot of helpful information. Beware - we like spending you money on "neat" "stuff" :rolleyes::);)

Check this thread out.... lots of ideas. Not sure what is "required" vs. not required as far as accessories. All one really needs is a shore cable, water hose, and sewer cable. Maybe a coax cable too. Most other things become sort of like 'things I'd like to have'; aka "creature features".

The accessory list is endless.... chairs, flashlight, basic tools set, tire pressure gauge, chocks, leveling pads seem pretty basic. Then things like various screws, axe/hammer, fire starter, electrical connectors, electrical meter, TMPS, EMS, Satellite, Solar, Starlink, propane fire pit, awning screens, Autoformer.....

Gosh the list seems endless....... your pocket book will help dictate needs vs. wants.
 
Mandatory for me would be a quality TPMS for the trailer tires, water regulator, and EMS. A blown tire that you do not notice will cause more damage than what the TPMS costs, and it can notify you of low pressure...etc prior to a failure. Water regulator, as most parks are good, but I have been at several with 80+ psi. Great in the shower, not so much for the plumbing. EMS, as it is a roll of the dice on the quality of power supply at parks, and funky power does funky things to these new electronics.

Some system for leveling the trailer.
 
A laser thermometer to check wheel bering temp while refueling. Extra sewer hoses, heated water hose if any winter hookup,wine bottle opener :), and a 30 male to 50 male adapter. I say the adapters cuase at my house i have 2 hookups for friends/relatives and 1 is a 30 and the other is a 50 so I have a adapter at the ready as it seems evryone of our guests all have 30 amp rvs
 
I agree with those that have recommended the YouTube videos.
Electrical: Surge Protector
Water: Pressure Regulator, Water filter, and hose
Sewer: Hose with a clear 90^ elbow to the sewer connection, RV toilet paper
EMS Kit

Camp at a place where there are an abundance of stores in the area for those MUST HAVE ITEMS that you did not pack.

Do not buy a bunch of stuff that you "Think" you will need, as most those items you will never use!
 

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