Since buying our RV we quickly realized that we don't have any idea what it takes to make an RV function, that is, how to manage the black water & grey water issue, electrical, equipment, what to bring and what to leave behind. So we did what every other RV newbie does, we Google searched! The most important thing for us to become experts in was the black water tank. We never thought we would say that before but this is one area you don't want to have an issue with. We watched numerous YouTube videos and read a lot of RV blogs.
First things first; we upgraded the sewer hose that originally came with the RV to a Camco RhinoFLEX 15' Sewer Hose Kit which comes with all the fittings. We bought the right type of gloves (you don't want to handle sewer hoses with your bare hands), the chemicals for the tank, a hose to clean the black tank just in case and last but not least a Camco universal wrench which allows you to loosen and remove any cleanout plug. I wouldn't want to be faced with a full black water tank and no way to loosen the cleanout plug.
The next thing to buy was the fresh water hose, a water pressure regulator, water filter and a 'Water Thief'; this little device comes in handy if you arrive at your site and the water faucet is stripped so you can't hook up your fresh water hose. All you do is break out the Water Thief slip it on the faucet and voila' you can now attach your fresh water hose! We haven't needed it yet but when we do we will be prepared.
The RV also came with a 30amp electrical cord. After researching everything we could on the old interweb we knew we needed a surge protector. These things are expensive! You can easily spend $200+ for them but we opted for one on Amazon for $79. It serves it purpose just fine.
Well, those are the important must haves. The next thing to do was stock the RV with "comforts of home". You know things like: plastic dishes and paper plates, a pot and a 8" & 10" fry pan, collapsible bowls, a dish drain, silverware, knives, cooking utensils, plastic cups, water pitcher, a hair dryer, iron, folding chairs, folding table, patio mat, first aid kit, essential survival items, a level (this is an absolute must have tool), tool kit. Camping World & Amazon are our go-to places for the RV. We don't know what we would do without them. Our RV is a 24' with limited storage so buying small is essential. We now know what it means to have a Tiny House.
Looks like we have what we need. Time to plan the Shake Down trip!
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| Just a small sample of things we needed for the RV. |
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