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My Ultimate RV Starter Kit

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Just purchased your first RV? Here is everything you'll need on the road for your first adventure.
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Power & Electricity

Power hookups change from campsite to campsite. Always be prepared and make sure you don't damage your electrical.

 
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Surge protector for when you hookup at a campsite.
CARMTEK RV Surge Protector 30A with Analyzer
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Power converter for when you have to hookup somewhere that does not have a 30 amp connection.
RV Plug Adapter - Power Cord, ETL Listed, 12 inch
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Staying someone for more than a few days? Spice up your awning with some bistro lights!
LED Outdoor String Lights
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Odor & Smell Control

Nobody has time for bad smells in the RV!

 
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To prevent smells and backup in your black and gray tank - add a scoop of this after every dump. This greatly reduces the smells in our RV that come back up from gray water tank in the shower and smells in the toilet from black tank.
Happy Campers RV Holding Tank Treatment - 64x
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Best air purifier to remove smells from cooking and dust in the air.
LEVOIT Pet Air Purifier, Core P350, Grey
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Safety

Thing that are most important when traveling on the road.

 
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For safety, always make sure you have the correct tire pressure! This was a first purchase as soon as we got new tires.
Tymate M7-3 TPMS Tire Pressure Monitor System
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Always make sure you have a fire extinguisher on board in your RV that is easy to access. We keep near the kitchen.
First Alert REC5 Fire Extinguisher, UL 5-B:C, White
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CO2 sensor to ensure you are never breathing in deadly chemicals, especially if there are any gas leaks.
Newentor CO2 Monitor
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Entertainment

Amazing finds for older RVs.

 
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If you have an older RV with a radio and no bluetooth connection, this is a super easy fix so that you can connect your phone to your radio to play music (Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, etc)
Syncwire Bluetooth 5.1 FM Transmitter, 38W PD & QC3.0
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Internet

So you can stay connected to the world - even in the most remote areas.

 
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High speed internet access wherever you travel. We work remotely so we always needed high speed internet for work video calls and meetings. This was fast even in the most remote places.
Starlink Satellite Wifi
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Waste Management & Water Treatment

Products to stay clean and healthy when importing water and exporting waste.

 
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When you are putting water from the hose into your water tank, make sure you filter out any dirt or larger particles with this filter.
Camco TastePURE RV Water Filter & Hose Protector
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This was a great purchase for me because you can see when your waste is finally done draining with the clear plastic tube. Always remember, black tank first, gray tank last!
Camco RhinoFLEX 20’ RV Sewer Hose Kit (39742)
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