I am a newbie and I am looking for help from you seasoned fifth wheelers. What items do you make sure you always have in your trailer before you leave on a trip? What tools do you make sure you have with you? What items do you consider a necessity? What items are nice-to-haves? What accessories do you think are very worthwhile? Any info you can provide will be greatly appreciated so I won't have to learn the hard way.
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As Shayne suggests, we have some checklists in our library that might help. Click the Library button above, then select Checklists.
Carl L
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Let me add some tools to the lists in the library:
1. A small, plug-in AC voltmeter to monitor CG power. Plug it in permanently in a visible outlet. If the voltage drops below 105VAC, it can damage A/C units.
2. A cheap Radio Shack multimeter.
3. A pair of 12 - 16" curved jawed Channel Lock pliers. Invaluable for tightening and losening hose couplings.
4. Two long neck barbeque lighters. One to back up the other.
5. A boxed multi-bit screwdriver kit. RVs use a lot of square drive screws as well as phillips head and slot head.
6. A 1/2" drive clicker torque wrench for checking wheel nut torque. Buy a cheap one, you will use it only occasionally -- say like the start of each trip.
7. A mini Maglite or two. They have the advantage that you can hold them in your mouth while you try to light a water heater in the dark or other such chores.
8. Spare DC light bulbs for your interior lights, your cleareance lights and your tail lights.
9. A portable weather radio.
10. Tire gauge.
1. A small, plug-in AC voltmeter to monitor CG power. Plug it in permanently in a visible outlet. If the voltage drops below 105VAC, it can damage A/C units.
2. A cheap Radio Shack multimeter.
3. A pair of 12 - 16" curved jawed Channel Lock pliers. Invaluable for tightening and losening hose couplings.
4. Two long neck barbeque lighters. One to back up the other.
5. A boxed multi-bit screwdriver kit. RVs use a lot of square drive screws as well as phillips head and slot head.
6. A 1/2" drive clicker torque wrench for checking wheel nut torque. Buy a cheap one, you will use it only occasionally -- say like the start of each trip.
7. A mini Maglite or two. They have the advantage that you can hold them in your mouth while you try to light a water heater in the dark or other such chores.
8. Spare DC light bulbs for your interior lights, your cleareance lights and your tail lights.
9. A portable weather radio.
10. Tire gauge.
Thank you all for the information. I checked out the library and there is a wealth of information there. Also, thank you Carl for you additions to the list. This is just what I was looking for. This forum is a wonderful source of information and help.
2006F350
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kmcisaac said:
in addition to what has already been covered - it's probably wouldn't hurt to make sure your family is on board before starting out
