OH, we do have a 30amp cord that plugs in as we don't need the 50 due to only one a/c. the large bulky heavy one, did i say heavy, stays at home.
This is our first travel trailer…questions about initial accessories
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we have the reflection 313tt and love it. we've been fulltiming for 6 months and have had no problems. we have an external water filter in a 5 gal bucket. we also have the anderson levelers and think they are great. just pull up until level, then stop. some minor things we've done is get some window reflectors and cover the door window and the kitchen skylight attaching them with velcro tabs. alot of heat can come thru them. we also took off the electric plug covers and spray painted the plugs themselves with a lighter paint color then replace the brown covers. the brown on brown was too difficult to see. also a 90 degree electrical plug adapter is helpful
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Good suggestions all. We use a packing list for all of our trips, that way if I'm using something in the house and don't want to buy a second set for the trailer I don't forget to pack it (like my tool box, or drill for the crank down anti sway arms). The packing list becomes something you add to and subtract from as you taylor your items for how you travel.
One other item that's worked well for us. If you have sliders, cut a stick about two inches longer than the slider extends out and put it in your side compartment. When you park, use the measuring stick to make sure your slider won't hit anything when extended, it's a quick and easy way to gauge that you've pulled far enough away from anything. Check before you level up, it will save you a lot of time repositioning if your too close.
Like other have said, what every you do, have fun and just consider each trip an adventure
One other item that's worked well for us. If you have sliders, cut a stick about two inches longer than the slider extends out and put it in your side compartment. When you park, use the measuring stick to make sure your slider won't hit anything when extended, it's a quick and easy way to gauge that you've pulled far enough away from anything. Check before you level up, it will save you a lot of time repositioning if your too close.
Like other have said, what every you do, have fun and just consider each trip an adventure
Levelers????
You may want to pick up levelers. This works well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4JQV15VzBc Don
Though only a couple years in, there are a lot of "toys" you can buy for your RV. The best advice I have seen is to plan on buying a second copy of everything you want in your RV. Do not pack dishes, pots and pans, cups, etc every time you go camping. Get a set for the RV, and leave it in there. As far as accessories, beyond what you mentioned, I suggest:
1. Flush King or equivalent. This allows you to backfill your tanks when cleaning them.
2. Wooden blocks for leveling and for placing under your tongue and stabalizers. You can buy plastic ones, but if you go to a hardware store and chop up a 2X10" board you have all you need.
3. Levelers to mount on the RV, or if you prefer a magnetic level.
4. 50-30 amp adapter, and 30-20 amp adapter.
5. Step stabilizer.
6. Garden hose for dump station (separate from drinking water hose).
7. RV toilet paper.
8. Ladder if your RV doesn't come with one to sweep off the slideouts.
9. Trailer Aid Tandem Tire Changing Ramp - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I4JPZE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
10. Water Bandit - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EDOSKG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
11. Battery Disconnect if your RV doesn't have one.
12. Camping Chairs
I could go on for a while. The best advice I can give is to do some local test runs and write a list of things you want/need.
1. Flush King or equivalent. This allows you to backfill your tanks when cleaning them.
2. Wooden blocks for leveling and for placing under your tongue and stabalizers. You can buy plastic ones, but if you go to a hardware store and chop up a 2X10" board you have all you need.
3. Levelers to mount on the RV, or if you prefer a magnetic level.
4. 50-30 amp adapter, and 30-20 amp adapter.
5. Step stabilizer.
6. Garden hose for dump station (separate from drinking water hose).
7. RV toilet paper.
8. Ladder if your RV doesn't come with one to sweep off the slideouts.
9. Trailer Aid Tandem Tire Changing Ramp - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I4JPZE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
10. Water Bandit - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EDOSKG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
11. Battery Disconnect if your RV doesn't have one.
12. Camping Chairs
I could go on for a while. The best advice I can give is to do some local test runs and write a list of things you want/need.
All of the previous posts have covered what you need really well. I couple of things I would add.
On the sewer connection a clear elbow with the wash out connection. I would also put a gate valve where the sewer pipe comes out of the RV. I think of it as my black water safety valve. I have a 5 gallon bucket with several different types of sewer hose connectors. I also carry spare o rings for them. And spare o rings for the water hoses.
I use a grey hose for sewer line and black water tank rinse hose with a check valve on it. I use white food grade (rv water grade) hoses for fresh water hookup. I never mix them.
Take a look at where the power cable connects. If it sticks straight out try to find a molded 90 degree connector. I had my expensive power cord pull free from the plug as the sun and gravity worked on bend in the cord. The 90 degree elbow takes the strain off of the power cord.
Plenty of different electrical adapters. 50 to 30 and 30 to 50. I also carry a 30 amp to 25 amp converter, changes the 30 amp three prong to a regular extension cord connection. I also carry a 25 amp (looks like an extension cord connector) to 30 amp (3 prong at an angle) converter. There is a device you can plug into a socket that tests for electrical faults that comes in handy sometimes.
Plastic basket in the cabinets. We had a problem with the vegetable oil tipping over and leaking, then the dish detergent bottle. What a mess. By purchasing some cheap plastic baskets and placing these items in them for travel we stopped most of the tipping over problem and when it did spill clean up was a lot easier.
Be prepared to change a tire. Color me pessimistic on this one. The one time I didn't bring the "kit" we spent four hours on the side of the road waiting for our premium road side assistance to show up.
On the slides I buy a piece of foam water pipe insulation. There are several types, but the one I get has sticky edges that when pressed together seal around the pipe. I cut about 4 inches and put it over the edge of the slides to keep from whacking my head on the sharp corners. It doesn't appear to effect pulling the slide in and stay pretty well. I used to use swimming noodle material, it's prettier, but they always just fell off and had to be replaced.
Lots of other stuff you can get that is handy. We have bought all kinds of gimmicky things, some worked well and we still have them, some just broke, most we tossed after we discovered we really didn't use them.
Happy Trails!
Dallas
On the sewer connection a clear elbow with the wash out connection. I would also put a gate valve where the sewer pipe comes out of the RV. I think of it as my black water safety valve. I have a 5 gallon bucket with several different types of sewer hose connectors. I also carry spare o rings for them. And spare o rings for the water hoses.
I use a grey hose for sewer line and black water tank rinse hose with a check valve on it. I use white food grade (rv water grade) hoses for fresh water hookup. I never mix them.
Take a look at where the power cable connects. If it sticks straight out try to find a molded 90 degree connector. I had my expensive power cord pull free from the plug as the sun and gravity worked on bend in the cord. The 90 degree elbow takes the strain off of the power cord.
Plenty of different electrical adapters. 50 to 30 and 30 to 50. I also carry a 30 amp to 25 amp converter, changes the 30 amp three prong to a regular extension cord connection. I also carry a 25 amp (looks like an extension cord connector) to 30 amp (3 prong at an angle) converter. There is a device you can plug into a socket that tests for electrical faults that comes in handy sometimes.
Plastic basket in the cabinets. We had a problem with the vegetable oil tipping over and leaking, then the dish detergent bottle. What a mess. By purchasing some cheap plastic baskets and placing these items in them for travel we stopped most of the tipping over problem and when it did spill clean up was a lot easier.
Be prepared to change a tire. Color me pessimistic on this one. The one time I didn't bring the "kit" we spent four hours on the side of the road waiting for our premium road side assistance to show up.
On the slides I buy a piece of foam water pipe insulation. There are several types, but the one I get has sticky edges that when pressed together seal around the pipe. I cut about 4 inches and put it over the edge of the slides to keep from whacking my head on the sharp corners. It doesn't appear to effect pulling the slide in and stay pretty well. I used to use swimming noodle material, it's prettier, but they always just fell off and had to be replaced.
Lots of other stuff you can get that is handy. We have bought all kinds of gimmicky things, some worked well and we still have them, some just broke, most we tossed after we discovered we really didn't use them.
Happy Trails!
Dallas
KNZ KMPR
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Our 2017 2150 cam with a power cord....and a $200 credit in the Parts Dept. Buy the clear sewer elbow (worth it!!) with a good sewer hose. WHEEL CHOCKS!! plywood for leveling side-to-side and a level, 6 or 8" block for the jack stand, DEFINITELY upgrade the mattress, cordless screwgun with a 3/4" socket, 3M hooks (5# and mini hooks). BIGGEST advice is to take your first trip about 1 hour away, for 1 night. Bring a pad of paper and pen - you'll make a list!!! WE actually forgot pillows!!!
WE LOVE IT!!!! I cannot wait for the next outing.......we have been out 14 nights in 6 months and COUNTING!!
Enjoy the time together and meeting great people!!
KNZ KMPR
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OOH!! D2Reid made a very 2 VERY good points
1) Plastic bins - I use them in the pantry, storage areas for "like" items and in the bedroom overhead for socks, underwear, t-shirts, shorts
2) Tire changing kit!!! At least double check to see the lugs nuts are the same and that the jack from the truck will lift the trailer.
HAVE FUN!!!!
1) Plastic bins - I use them in the pantry, storage areas for "like" items and in the bedroom overhead for socks, underwear, t-shirts, shorts
2) Tire changing kit!!! At least double check to see the lugs nuts are the same and that the jack from the truck will lift the trailer.
HAVE FUN!!!!
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