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Travel trailer/camping must haves & essentials!
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We recently purchased a travel trailer and trying to figure out all the things we have needed tk buy has been a bit overwhelming! So I thought any others in this same situation might appreciate a list with all things camping compiled that we found ne...
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Equipment

 
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Any type of sewer hose is needed for emptying the black/grey water tanks!
28 ft Waste Master® Sewer Hose Kit | RV
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These are important to have to not ruin the plumbing within the trailer!
CLEAR2O® RV WATER PRESSURE REGULATOR CPR500
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These are also essential to have to hook up water to your trailer
Camco, Drinking Water Hose, 50-Foot, Lead-Free PVC White
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This will keep your trailer stable and in place
Wheel Chocks
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You absolutely need these for camping, most campgrounds hydro is not the most reliable so it’s important to protect your trailer!
RV Surge Protector
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You need a good hitch if you have a heavier trailer. It helps with the sway when you are towing! This one’s great and also quiet.
BXW1000 SwayPro Weight Distributing Hitch 20k Towing Capacity
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Indoor essentials

 
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I basically got all of our utensils from the dollar store! These are cheap and you get everything you need.
Dollarama 5 Piece Kitchen Utensil Set Same-Day Delivery
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I got a bunch of reusable plates and bowls from Walmart for 75 cents each! Great for keeping in the trailer they won’t break when you are towing!
Reusable Plastic Plates for Home Use
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Just got a small set of these from the dollar store to keep in the camper.
Knives & Silverware Same-Day Delivery
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A small trash bin to keep in the bathroom is essential. We don’t like to flush our toilet paper unless it’s for #2!
Small Trash Can
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Perfect for wiping everything down inside the trailer and easy for keeping!
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon, 80 ct.
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Any sort of space saving cookware is great! The ones with the removable handles make them super easy to store with the limited space!
Ingenio Space-Saving Cookware with Detachable Handle
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A set of measuring cups and spoons for any cooking you’ll be doing!
Measuring Cups & Spoons
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Dish soap to keep in the trailer less to bring back and forth!
Dish Soap | Walmart Canada
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Hand soaps for the kitchen and bathroom area!
All Hand Soaps | Bath & Body Works
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With everyone going in and out you are bound to get flys so nice to have these on hand to eliminate them
Fly Swatter 5 Pack Heavy Duty Manual Killer
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Outdoor furniture

 
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Any sort of outdoor rug works! Just keeps from tracking in a bunch of dirt and sand.
Outdoor Rugs & Patio Mats
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These chairs are great for around the fire and just to have outside. Nice to have a little place to set things. Any sort of foldable chair works!
Camp Chair With Table
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Mosquitos are annoying and these definitely help keep them away!
Thermacell
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These are awesome for camping, make it’s easy to wipe down the table when you are done and keep things tidy!
Picnic Table Cover
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Any sort of small grill or griddle are perfect to add to your outdoor space/kitchen
Camping – Blackstone Products
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