The
following are not absolutely essential, but they are surely
nice to have when needed. Seriously consider these
items, but watch your load weight!
 | Wand
- For cleaning out your black water tank. It does
a great job and a few years down the road you'll be glad you
used it.
| Folding
Shovel - Self explanatory, and you'll need one some day.
| Axe
- Again, self explanatory.
| Sewer
Hose Support - You can travel without one, but they help
a lot when dumping.
| Awning
Tie-Downs - Great for those slightly windy days. In
a storm, however, it's best to close up your awning.
| Regular
Extension Cord - A 25-foot length of extension cord, rated
at least 20-amp. Use an appropriate gauge cord,
at least a 12-guage.
| Garden
Hose Mending Fittings - They are cheap and could come
in handy.
| Duct
Tape - Who doesn't use duct tape ?
| Electrician
Tape - Another goodie when needed.
| Bungee
Cords - You can purchase a package that includes various
sizes.
| Another
Flashlight - Or two, with extra batteries.
| Trash
Can - For the interior, so you don't have to put things
in a free-standing plastic bag.
| More
Tools - If you seriously consider this item, you are mechanically-inclined
and won't need to be told what to include here.
| Co-Ax
Cable - For Cable TV. If you're carrying a
TV in your RV, you'll need this to avoid renting a cable from
the campground, for those sites that have cable TV hookups.
| Telephone
and Telephone Wire - Some campgrounds have free local
phone service, and it's nice to have a phone to call local
attractions for more info, make reservations at a local eatery
and these types of calls. If you don't have a phone,
you can always rent one from the campground.
| Electrical
Tester - For those times when you need to check the campground
electrical service. Remember, this is in the nice
to have category.
| Lubricating
Oil - A can of WD-40 will do just fine.
| Vacuum
Cleaner - A small model, maybe even a 12-volt portable
for those clean-up times.
| Broom
and Dust Pan - Again, small and as portable as you can
get.
| Ant
Spray and Ant Traps - Because you will get ants
at some point in your RVing experiences.
| Swiss
Army Knife - Just a nice item to have when you really
could use one.
| Rope
and/or String - For those emergencies when you need to
tie up, or down, something at your site.
| Carpet
or Fake Grass - to put down in front of the door; it really
helps keep the area cleaner and also helps to keep from tracking
all kinds of dirt into your RV.
| Extra
Mirror - just like at home, both of you are going to need
the bathroom mirror at the same time. Consider
this an "argument-saver".
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