Yes, purchase a extension cord for your power cord. Even if you don't need it this time sooner or later you will.
Do you have one of those cheater that allows you to plug your 30 amp cord into a 15 amp socket? You will probley not need it at the park but, it comes in handy to test things out at home.
Remember the first thing put in place before unhooking from TV is wheel chocks AND the last thing removed after hooking up to TV is wheel chocks. No matter how level the site looks.
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Built in Break Controller
Super Duty super cab 158" wheel base
Eagle 320 rlds 2008
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Reese Dual Cam
We don't even unhook any part of our WDH until chocks are under the wheels. Get a set of walkie talkies. These are great for backing in and for keeping in touch w/ each other at a CG that you may not have a phone signal at. For backing in, DH is able to stand whereever he wants and walk around to check obstacles for me and tell me what I need to do while backing and I don't have to worry about watching for that wild arm wave. It also prevents us from disturbing our neighbors while we yell back and forth at each other. He can easily count down come straight back 3 ft or you need to go left about 4 more ft. etc. I can then let him know I'm gonna straighten out and try it again or whatever. We get backed in in half the time using them. Remember to pack a sense of humor as you will do some stupid things on your first few trips (don't ask what stupid things we have done in our first year as the list is too numerous). Don't be afraid to ask for help from a neighbor but have a nice cold beverage to offer them for help ( a beer is always a good offer or if a cool morning, a nice cup of coffee). Mak esure you get yourself a water pressure regulator (available cheap in walmart's camping section) so you don't blow your lines out w/ too much pressure. If you bring the essentials from camping in the pop-up, you can make it the weekend without getting things but make a list of what you want for the next trip. Enjoy your trip!
dyb wrote: Remember the first thing put in place before unhooking from TV is wheel chocks AND the last thing removed after hooking up to TV is wheel chocks. No matter how level the site looks.
CraigBrew,
We were supposed to go last weekend for our first trip with the new trailer. Kept watching the weather and they were calling for 2-4 inches of rain all weekend. We decided not to go, then the rain never came, so now I'm bummed. I guess I have to learn to be patient. Bought the same rig as you, so I know you got a nice one!
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VTX1300Rider wrote: CraigBrew,
We were supposed to go last weekend for our first trip with the new trailer. Kept watching the weather and they were calling for 2-4 inches of rain all weekend. We decided not to go, then the rain never came, so now I'm bummed. I guess I have to learn to be patient. Bought the same rig as you, so I know you got a nice one!
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That's because we got the rain.... and the hail and the thunderstorms.
We bought our camper this past October. I only bought a few items listed below and brought our pen and paper to write down the rest during our first trip..
1. Dedicated water hose and filter for the campground water (sewer hose came with)
2. The adapter as stated earlier to plug into your regular house outlet for charging and testing everything
3. Blocks / 2x4 or 2x6 / for level and supports
Last, but not least.... Chocolate, Graham crackers and marshmallows for the kids and us!!!
We have gone every month since and I add 1 or 2 items to the list each month to buy. This month was the long awaited bike rack.
Have a great time
2013 Keystone, Laredo.. 291, Outdoor kitchen (my camping man cave)
Don't let a little rain stop you! That's one of the joys of having an RV. No more slogging around, wet and cold. Nope, you get to roll out of bed and step into a nice warm floor and be perfectly dry. No damp socks and trying to fight into clothes as you lay on your back, of course trying not to touch the sides of the tent! Plus, after a day of playing, even if you are a little wet and cold it's nothing a nice hot shower and some warm dry clothes won't fix.
Unless of course you are one of those folks that won't cook in your rv or use the potty for anything more than #1... Then, best to just stay home.
Have fun and enjoy the adventure!
HC
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06' Chevy Silverado K1500
We-No-Nah Rendevous, a Ljutic, a Remington, a Hard Rock Pro, a Polaris 550XP & Raleigh the Hunter
I'm new as well but I learned an important lesson my first time out at a CG with full hookups. When you're getting ready to dump and you're about to attach your sewer hose to the TT make SURE all the valves are closed. It was our first time out and I hadn't touched the pulls at all. I removed the dump cover from the TT and stuff started spilling out. I panicked and put the cover back on quickly. THANKFULLY it was the grey water pull that wasn't pushed all the way in. Make sure those valves are closed before removing that cover.
That could have turned out much, much worse.
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