Beverly
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- Sep 20, 2016
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Hi all,
We just purchased our first TT (hybrid- Rockwood Roo 17) and I am in the process of getting all the necessities (for the functionality of the TT and set up (toilet, sink etc.) The cooking/sleeping necessities will come later!). Below are the things I am looking to purchase and some things I still have questions on. I appreciate input or personal experience with any of the products that I'm considering. We live in New England and are weekend warriors.
I'm sure this list isn't 100% complete, so if there are any items glaringly missing- please let me know. Most of the items I mentioned specifically I am finding best prices on Amazon/Walmart. If anyone has suggestions for other places to look, I'd appreciate that as well. I'm very glad to have found this forum as I've learned so much in just a few days.
Thank you all in advance for the help. We take our first trip next weekend. (If we can get the backing up part down by then! :-\)
We just purchased our first TT (hybrid- Rockwood Roo 17) and I am in the process of getting all the necessities (for the functionality of the TT and set up (toilet, sink etc.) The cooking/sleeping necessities will come later!). Below are the things I am looking to purchase and some things I still have questions on. I appreciate input or personal experience with any of the products that I'm considering. We live in New England and are weekend warriors.
- Have wheel chocks- first thing purchased!
- Mirror extensions- second thing purchased!
- Rhinoflex Sewer Hose Kit- 20'- saw lots of positive posts about the Rhinoflex and like the versatility of having 2 10' hoses. Any reasons I should reconsider?
- Camco TastePure drinking hose, lead free- I'm assuming these are all pretty comparable as long as they are rated for drinking?
- Getting gloves for sewer hose clean up and taking the tip to have a spray bottle with bleach/water mixture for any cleanups.
- Garden hose for tank flushing.
- Big question on water regulators. Have seen many posts about not getting a cheap one and getting an adjustable one with a gauge. Is it really necessary to spend $55+ on this item. That's what I'm seeing price-wise for that type.
- Trying to figure out the best thing to use under our jacks? Not really interested in paying lots of money. Leaning towards wood blocks. Any downfalls to that? How big should they be? What about cinder blocks? I see a lot of TT at CG with them. Any downfalls to those besides the added weight?
- What are the absolute bare necessities for a TT tool kit?
- Big questions about black and gray water holding tank chemicals. I've read that most full timers don't use chemicals at all, but use lots of water. Not sure the same concept applies to weekend warriors doing 2-3 day trips?I'm leaning towards the chemicals and considering the following: Black tank: Walex porta-pak (purple), and for gray tank: Walex Elemonate. Does anyone have experience with these products? Any different ones I should consider?
- How long of an electric cord is best? Our TT came with a 25'. Should we invest in an extension cord right away, or is it something we can hold off on?
- Our TT is 30 amps, should we have a 50 amp adapter right away or check for where we are camping?
- It's sounding like good sized outdoor rugs are pretty important- is a door mat sized sufficient or should we get a larger size?
I'm sure this list isn't 100% complete, so if there are any items glaringly missing- please let me know. Most of the items I mentioned specifically I am finding best prices on Amazon/Walmart. If anyone has suggestions for other places to look, I'd appreciate that as well. I'm very glad to have found this forum as I've learned so much in just a few days.
Thank you all in advance for the help. We take our first trip next weekend. (If we can get the backing up part down by then! :-\)