Tomorrow, I get delivery of my new, previously owned Roadtrek RS-Adventurous.
Making lists and trying to figure out what I need and don't need. Here's a post on my blog about what I have down so far
Any and all advice appreciated!
Gee, everything I was going to suggest was already on Roberts List.....
IF you break down....and it seems as if he figures you will.
Hey, I'm not saying you shouldn't be prepared, but I would suggest a mid-size tool box, with as many of the things he suggested that you can put in it.
You will want some chairs, a small grill (Walmart has some inexpensive Propane grills. X-Pens, if you have dogs. (You may want to get one of those storage platforms that fit in the towing receiver hitch).
Get a deck of cards or a few small travel board games to play....it really makes camping fun, to do something DIFFERENT.
Have fun, and enjoy the RV...you'll find that much of the stuff you thought you'd need, you don't....and then you'll start making a list of what you want to bring next time.
Bill & Claudia / DD Jenn / DS Chris / GS MJ Dogs: Sophie, Abby, Brandy, Kahlie, Annie, Maggie, Tugger & Beau RIP: Cookie, Foxy & Gidget @ Rainbow Bridge.
2000 Winnebago "Minnie" 31C, Ford V-10
Purchased April 2008 FMCA# F407293 The Pets
We also carry:
Disinfecting wipes, both for hands and hard surfaces
Multipurpose lighters (2)
Thin artificial turf door mat
Insect repellent
Notebook and pen
Trash bags
Paper map (GPS systems aren't 100% reliable)
Duraflame-type fire logs
You must be so excited!! I'm excited for you!
I'd start with the basics:
-50 amp, 30amp and 20 amp electrical connectors.
-Fresh water hose
-Black tank hose and wand for rinsing black tank.
-Stinky slinky with a donut (required at many / most campgrounds).
-Water pressure regulator. A Water Thief may come in handy too.
-Air pressure gauge
-Container of oil. Assorted fuses.
-Small assortment of basic tools
-Duct tape, Velcro, small sewing kit.
-First Aid kit.
-Flares, Warning triangle, Flashlight.
-I carry one of those pointy hammers with blade attachment for breaking out a window in case I skid off an icy road and land in a body of water.
-Elongated butane lighter(s).
-Toilet paper. :-)
-If you take meds, copies of your prescriptions, including eyeglass prescriptions.
Emergency contact numbers on your phone (Under ICE or AAA (so it'll be the first listed) or written and stored with your registration and insurance docs.
GPS. 12V iphone / ipad chargers.
VELCRO.
I stock non-perishables, hygeine products (shampoo, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, etc.) in case I decide to spend the night spontaneously. A couple of changes of seasonal clothing, extra changes of sox and underwear, extra shoes /hiking boots, raincoat, warm jacket, etc., extra sweats in case pjs aren't warm enough, in my PW so I can take off at a moments notice.
I also carry a small portable electric heater to use for heat instead of using the propane heater. Oh, and a couple of books and several DVDs for entertainment in case of inclement weather, or because after the hike, after the meal, after the campfire, I like to have something to occupy me when it's only 8 PM.
There's more, but, you'll figure it out as you go.
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edited 03/25/12 10:10pm by Escargot *
Roadtreking Mike wrote: Tomorrow, I get delivery of my new, previously owned Roadtrek RS-Adventurous...Any and all advice appreciated!
Maybe equally important to your list is the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) list. You should plan on several hours going over all the systems and understanding how they work. Here is one example of a PDI. Although written for a trailer, it touchs on systems also common to a motorhome. The chassis may not be as much a problem since issues can be resolved at the Dodge, Freightliner, Ford, or Chevy dealer.
And equally important is planning to camp your first evening at or near the dealership. That way you review all you have learned during the PDI and any questions or problems can be dealt with the next morning.
Good Luck -
2002 Trail-Lite Model 211-S w/5.7 Chevy (click View Profile)
Gene
You're going to have a lot of fun in your Sprinter. We've had ours for 15 months, also bought a low-mileage used 2006 ( ours is a Leisure Travel Free Spirit.) We love it.
You may want to ask the dealer when you pick it up whether service records that may come with the van indicate if the plastic turbo resonator has been replaced, perhaps with a metal version. If you Google Sprinter turbo resonator, you'll read about this small problem Sprinters of our era have had. The plastic part cracked after so many miles. our seller had replaced it after about 30,000 miles, as most owners have had to do. We now carry a spare metal one just in case we need it out in the middle of nowhere.
Don't want to worry you about that, as it isn't a big deal, just something to be aware of. We've put 12,000 worry-free miles on ours so far. We made one of the best trips of our lives last summer to the Four Corners area. Our Yellowstone expedition will be in 2013.
We're at a state park in the Keys right now. Yesterday a couple stopped by to say hello. They've had their Roadtrek Short Sprinter for a year or so. We toured each others vans and all agreed they were fantastic purchases. Enjoy!
Escargot wrote: You must be so excited!! I'm excited for you!
I'd start with the basics:
-50 amp, 30amp and 20 amp electrical connectors.
-Fresh water hose
-Black tank hose and wand for rinsing black tank.
-Stinky slinky with a donut (required at many / most campgrounds).
-Water pressure regulator. A Water Thief may come in handy too.
-Air pressure gauge
-Container of oil. Assorted fuses.
-Small assortment of basic tools
-Duct tape, Velcro, small sewing kit.
-First Aid kit.
-Flares, Warning triangle, Flashlight.
-I carry one of those pointy hammers with blade attachment for breaking out a window in case I skid off an icy road and land in a body of water.
-Elongated butane lighter(s).
-Toilet paper. :-)
-If you take meds, copies of your prescriptions, including eyeglass prescriptions.
Emergency contact numbers on your phone (Under ICE or AAA (so it'll be the first listed) or written and stored with your registration and insurance docs.
GPS. 12V iphone / ipad chargers.
VELCRO.
I stock non-perishables, hygeine products (shampoo, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, etc.) in case I decide to spend the night spontaneously. A couple of changes of seasonal clothing, extra changes of sox and underwear, extra shoes /hiking boots, raincoat, warm jacket, etc., extra sweats in case pjs aren't warm enough, in my PW so I can take off at a moments notice.
I also carry a small portable electric heater to use for heat instead of using the propane heater. Oh, and a couple of books and several DVDs for entertainment in case of inclement weather, or because after the hike, after the meal, after the campfire, I like to have something to occupy me when it's only 8 PM.
There's more, but, you'll figure it out as you go.
make that water pressure regulator a decent one like a Watts whole house and not a $6.00 walmart special unless you will never want to run a shower. also a multi function surge protector may save you a bunch of money.
bumpy
Wow. I can't believe how helpful everyone is! Thank you.
A couple of items suggested have me scratching my head.
What on earth is a "stinky slinky with donut?"
What is a "plastic turbo resonator" and where does it go? Can I replace such a thing?
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