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.