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items My husband and I decided we didn't want to wait until retirement to really start enjoying our lives. About 4 years ago, we bought our very first RV! A 25 ft, RPOD travel trailer that we have been absolutely loving. It allows us to stretch out vacatio...
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RV Toolkit
RV Toolkit
Getting into the RV Camping world can seem overwhelming. This list of tools and gear is everything I wish somebody had laid out for me when we got started. It will also help you travel safely which is most important!
When we first got our travel trailer we towed it with a Ford Ranger that didn't have a built in brake controller. A brake controller is super important for safety, because it applies brake pressure to your RV brakes at the same time you press the bra...
Curt Trailer Brake Controller, Wireless
It's important to talk to your RV dealer about the proper type of weight distribution hitch for your specific truck and RV set up. Some people will tell you that you don't need this… those people are living on the edge. I would much rather be safe th...
Eaz-Lift Elite 12K Weight Distribution Hitch
Another safety tool - a sway control kit will give you much better control when towing! It helps to make sure your trailer doesn't start fishtailing behind you as you pick up speed, or have a truck pass you on the highway.
Sway Control Kit
It's important to be able to see the back of your trailer while towing so you can drive safely. These extended view tow mirrors clip right on to your existing truck mirrors to give you a wider view. Helpful for safe merging, and backing up!
Extended View Tow Mirror
Once you get set up at your site, you don't want your RV moving at all! These chocks expand between your tires to stabilize the trailer and prevent shifting.
X-Chock Tire Locking Chocks, 2-Pack
If you part on an incline, or uneven terrain place these behind your camper wheels for stabilization and to prevent any rolling!
Wheel Chocks, 2-Pack
You will want at least 1 pack of these, possibly 2. If you find a perfectly level campsite, please tell me lol! But otherwise, you will likely have to use these blocks under your camper wheels or stabilizers in order to get your RV level. It's import...
Leveling Blocks, 10-Pack
Keeping a simple level in your RV will be a huge help when setting up, to help make sure the trailer is level before you start camping!
Lippert 2-Pack Cross Check Magnetic Bubble Levels
As crazy as it sounds, RVs can be relatively easy to steal. Just hitch up and drive off! I would highly reccomend using this hitch lock when you aren't actively towing your RV to make theft much more difficult! It blocks the hitch, so it cannot be to...
Trailer Hitch Lock Universal Size
This lock will help hold your mount in place, as well as deter any theft!
Dual Lock Pack for Ball Mounts
It ain't pretty, but it's necessary! If you plan to use the bathroom in your RV, you'll need a sewer hose kit. I recommend getting a very long one, or 2 shorter ones. You never know exactly how far the campsite hookups will be from your trailer, so b...
Sewer Hose Kits and Extensions
Repeat after me - P**p does not flow uphill. You need your sewer hose to slope down from RV to sewer hookup, and depending on your campsite this may not happen naturally. For proper drainage, use a support like this to make sure your hose is sloping ...
Flexible Sewer Hose Support
We find Happy Camper to be the most effective black tank treatment! This will help keep your tank smelling nice and clean. It also helps facilitate breakdown
Happy Campers RV Toilet Treatment
YES you need special toilet paper in your RV! This marine/RV toilet paper is made to breakdown faster so your tanks stay cleaner longer.
2-Ply RV Toilet Tissue
You'll use this to hook your camper up to the fresh water connection at your campsite. Again I might recommend having 2 on hand in case the hook ups are in a weird spot at the campground!
Neverkink Freshwater RV/Marine Hose