RV Essentials
I often get asked, “what are the key essential things that I need right away after purchasing an RV”. These are many of the products we feel are essential and have personal experience with. We only list products that we use and recommend based on our experiences and have found to be reliable and believe are a good value.
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Hughes Power Watchdog
Campground power is unpredictable and a basic surge protector is not enough protection from power issues that could cause extensive damage to your RV. Don’t skimp here, the Watchdog is one of the best on the market. You can purchased the hardwired or plugin version.
Renator Water Pressure Regulator
Most RV’s are designed for no more than around 55 PSI. Renator is a great company that stands behind their products. I like this particular regulator because it can be adjusted and the gauge allows you to always monitor the pressure. Don’t risk destructive water damage.
Telesteps Folding Step Ladder
I have been thoroughly impressed with this STIK ladder. It’s sturdy, light weight and folds up easy to stow in the passthrough storage. I recommend the 7′ version for most applications. If not available on Amazon it can be ordered directly from the manufacture.
Ohuhu Telescoping Ladder
For those of you who prefer an extension ladder rather than a step ladder, this is a good choice. It closes effortlessly without the risk of pinching fingers like some of these ladders do. I will never own a traditional extension ladder again, these are brilliant.
EEZTire TPMS
As surprising as it is, most motorhomes do not come with built in Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TMPS). A blowout in an RV can be catastrophic. The EEZTire is a great option. This 10 sensor version will cover 6 coach tires and your tow vehicle. TST is another good option.
Water Right Fresh Water Hose
You should always use a dedicated hose for your RV fresh water source. I hate hoses that leak or kink easily. This Water Right hose is very innovative in its accordion design. It stows compactly, but easily stretched out to 50 feet. No leaks with this hose!
Viair Portable Compressor
Maintaining proper tire pressure in your RV is probably the most critical safety factor and Viair is the leader in these type of compressors. The 400P-RV model (40047) is designed for larger RV tires and is easy to use when preparing for travel day in the driveway or RV park.
Fuse Kit
RV’s have complex electrical systems – converters, inverters, generator, solar panels batteries, etc. There are fuses everywhere and many RV problems can be resolved by simply replacing a blown fuse… if you have spare fuses. This is a great complete kit to have on hand.
Camco RhinoFlex Sewer Hose Kit
A good sewer hose is a necessity and I like this kit because it contains everything you will need. The two sections allow you to extend the hose when sewer connections are up to 20 feet away. The hoses compress for easy storage in the wet bay when not in use.
Clear2O Dirtguard
No matter what fresh water filtration system you use, consider a prefilter as the first line of defense. The Clear2O product can be used with their 1 micron filter, Camco filters or others. By filtering out the sediment first you will extend the life of your other filters.
Camco Leveling Blocks
Sometimes the campground site is off level enough where the jacks alone can’t get you level. That’s where these leveling blocks (legos) come in. Just set the desired amount under the tires that are low. We like these long ones so they support the duallys when needed.
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