What are the most common things you use

[broncoguy27]

What are the most and least useful parts you've bought or modifications you've made?
We are going to be using the RV partially as a giant car with a bathroom in it, and partially to do local camping. Currently we won't be taking off cross-country 4 months at a time.
We are pretty well equipped in terms of plumbing and water flow. I did pick up a surge protector and a good quality air compressor, as well as TPMS.

 

[Buster]

Depending on where you will be camping, check into a portable water softener. If you are anywhere near hard water, you'll appreciate it. I have an On The Go softener that does a pretty good job.

 

[broncoguy27]

I will do that

 

[Dan_Frisbie]

I keep a battery charger with me and hand tools to do just about anything inside or out.
Spare fuses, lights, extra water hoses, a wash brush for the windshield (or the entire rig if you’re gone long enough).
2-3 flashlights!

 

[broncoguy27]

I have some heavy duty cordless impact guns that will live in there when we are traveling, I bought an onboard compressor, previous owner had more hoses than home Depot or Lowe's. So it should be okay I guess lol with the hoses. And unless you have small children, you cannot possibly have enough flashlights. That's all great stuff

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

I recommend having a roadside assistance provider. I use Coach Net. A high-limit credit card is sometimes a necessity.

 

[broncoguy27]

I recommend having a roadside assistance provider. I use Coach Net. A high-limit credit card is sometimes a necessity.

We do have AAA RV unimited, And I will definitely have money squirrels away. Thank you

 

[Boat Bum]

Something I use every time I set up, a level. Actually a couple, a bullseye and two others of varying length.

 

[newmarokie]

Just remember, the only thing that works all the time on a motorhome/Rv is the owner. With that in mind, a basic set of tools, fuses, electrical connections, PEX fittings if that is what is used on your RV, an extra fuel filter, engine belts, a coffee can for found/lost screws and bolts, and all the fun stuff.

 

[broncoguy27]

Something I use every time I set up, a level. Actually a couple, a bullseye and two others of varying length.

 

[broncoguy27]

We have a couple built-in to the camper but they're pretty small.

I've always wondered this, but beyond the propane refrigerator what does leveling do for you? This is my first camper with the slide and I could really see where that would matter

 

[Boat Bum]

Leveling is not only recommended before deploying my slides it helps to stabilize the vehicle when moving about inside.

 

[broncoguy27]

Leveling is not only recommended before deploying my slides it helps to stabilize the vehicle when moving about inside.

Thank you. I wasn't sure, but I thought I would ask. We have a leveling kit built in, but we haven't messed with it much because we haven't taken the camper out yet

 

[team bradfield]

Level keeps doors and drawers working properly

 

[broncoguy27]

Level keeps doors and drawers working properly

That makes sense. The last RV we had we used mostly as a giant car, we traveled all over with it looking at places to potentially move to. This one I hope to be able to do some camping with, and I want to learn how to do things right and how to protect the machine.
I really miss our old one, we had a lot of silly adventures in it with the kids.

 

[Boat Bum]

Level keeps doors and drawers working properly

Excellent point, when the bathroom door can be left in any position w/o moving, we know we are level.

 

[dave54]

I carry a tape measure in the center console.
It is handy to measure the distance between the side of the rig and any obstacles to see if the slide will open all the way.

 

[Trav_lr]

Credit card

 

[broncoguy27]

I carry a tape measure in the center console.
It is handy to measure the distance between the side of the rig and any obstacles to see if the slide will open all the way.

I have approximately 97, so I could probably afford to spare one for the camper lol