Posted by Stephanie on 2nd Nov 2020
Supply Your Home Away From Home
So, you bought a camper. No, really, you bought a camper! Seriously, get excited because you are joining a great community and there are some seriously awesome times ahead of you! But first, you need gear. Yeah, a lot of gear. Don’t worry! Dura Faucet has you covered.
You’ll need some essential, mechanical gear that will help you stay safe on the road. Depending on the type of RV, you may need to add a few items or ignore others on this RV-first-time checklist.
- Drinking Water Hose
- Sewer Kit
- Surge Protector
- Generator
- Electrical Adapters
- Water Pressure Regulator
- Tire Pressure Gauge
- Duct Tape
- Flashlight
- Emergency Road Kit
- Extra Motor Oil and Transmission Fluid
- Fire Extinguisher
- Closed bag for documents like registration, insurance, reservations, etc.
Aside from the basics, it is smart to think ahead about items in your RV that may break while you are on a trip. Something as simple as a non-functioning shower wand could put a damper on your fun. Imagine being at a campground without shower facilities and without the ability to take a shower in your vehicle. Having a spare with you will eliminate this potential problem.
Other items, such as replacement parts for frequently used fixtures, is something to consider having on-hand. Replacement parts allow for an economical and fast fix. Having these parts come in handy when you are nowhere near a location to buy these parts. Not to mention ordering online and having shipped. Save yourself the headache and have these parts handy when you travel.
Another item to invest in is an exterior quick connect sprayer. This sprayer will prove to be very valuable for getting items clean before packing back up in your RV. Clean everything from your gear, to your dog, to yourself with one convenient unit. You won’t regret adding this to your rig.
You don’t need as much as you think. If you wait until you are 100% ready…you’ll never go. In today’s day of gadgets and gizmos you could start to feel overwhelmed and call the whole thing off. But don’t! Get your rig, some fuel and a good attitude because any RVer will tell you, you're about to make memories of a lifetime! You won’t be a RV newbie for long, so enjoy the feeling of anticipation.