The only thing I'd likely change on that is I carry a 50' fresh water hose in addition to two 25' sections. It is great for washing the rig. But we are fulltimers....probably not needed otherwise.
I also carry a 30 amp to 20 amp adaptor. Sometimes there are only a pair of 50/30 recepticals, and I want a convenience outlet (20 amp). That adaptor gives me one.
If you have a cable inlet on your unit, you might also want to carry some RG6 cable for hooking up to park TV. And of course, a spray bottle of 25% bleach to spray down the faucet and your hose ends. I also carry waterless hand cleaner (the pump bottle kind) in the sewer compartment, and paper towels. And for winding up my electric cord and hoses, a towel that I run them thru while winding, to clean them off.
-- Edited by Jack Mayer on Wednesday 8th of February 2012 10:49:19 AM
MaryBee said
03:43 PM Feb 8, 2012
As we get ready for full-timing it occured to me that I should ask "the experts" out there on what one should carry in the fifth-wheel in order to camp in parks with full hook ups.
We usually boondock, so I have no idea what is necessary to stay in a full hook up park for a season.
Obviously we need a hose for our water and such...what else do you all suggest that we carry with us so we are ready to go....
Mary
Trabuco said
04:00 PM Feb 8, 2012
Mary,
Here's what I carry so far. Others that have been fulltiming longer may have something different.
(2) 25' Fresh water hoses (1) 25' grey water hose for flushing (1) 25' Sewer hose (1) 15' Sewer hose extension (1) Sewer hose support (1) 50 amp to 30 amp adapter (1) 50 amp extension cord (1) Incoming water pressure regulator (1) Whole house water filter
I'm sure I forgot something......others will jump in with more ideas.
Trabuco said
07:37 PM Feb 8, 2012
A couple of things I hadn't thought about Jack. The 30 to 20 for a convenience outlet and the bleach. I will add them to my list.
Bill and Linda said
07:38 PM Feb 8, 2012
If I may add to Jack’s comments on the hoses: I’ve need 100 feet total for water a number of times.Also I’ve used 40+ of sewer hose several times and my record for AC extension, including the 30 feet on the electric reel is 100+ feet.Sometimes where you park the pedestal, or the water / sewer connections are simply broke and you have to jump over a couple of sites – or the connections are on the wrong side, etc.Been there, done that.
I know people say, “I’ve never needed that much in my whole camping time and I’ve camped at 150 different campgrounds.”Well, good for them. I’ve been less fortunate including travels in the States as well as Canada.But if you have the space and the weight capability in your rig, consider this as just a perspective if you plan to actually travel outside of the “RV Resorts.”You don’t need ‘em till you do, and then . . .
Safe travels
Bill
MaryBee said
07:56 PM Feb 8, 2012
We are considering a Mercenator (spelling) pump. I had never heard of one before till I started researching in forums. We will be fulltimers and do any of you have one of these pumps and if you do what exactly is needed to empty the sewer as far as hose is concerned.
bigredoes said
01:44 AM Feb 9, 2012
A credit card and your cellphone
sdman said
02:09 AM Feb 9, 2012
bigredoes wrote:
A credit card and your cellphone
Good one! When I was traveling alot (not RVing) the fact that I had a credit card and cell phone reduced a lot of stress when thinking of the unknowns.
MaryBee said
02:32 AM Feb 9, 2012
Great! thanks for everyone's help. Gives me an idea of what to start with.
Terry and Jo said
05:25 AM Feb 9, 2012
To add a bit more:
Wheel chocks or "rotochocks"
Power surge protectors
Air compressor (ours has air ride suspension in addition to lots of tires)
Blocks for leveling
Terry
RVRon said
04:40 PM Feb 9, 2012
MaryBee wrote:
We are considering a Mercenator (spelling) pump. I had never heard of one before till I started researching in forums. We will be fulltimers and do any of you have one of these pumps and if you do what exactly is needed to empty the sewer as far as hose is concerned.
I think you mean a macerator, MaryBee. We have one too that we picked up cheap from a friend who was getting out of RVing. We haven't used it yet but were also wondering if it would be useful to a fulltimer. We bought it so we could dump tanks at home without a dedicated septic line close to the RV parking spot.
MaryBee said
04:46 PM Feb 9, 2012
RVRon wrote:
MaryBee wrote:
We are considering a Mercenator (spelling) pump. I had never heard of one before till I started researching in forums. We will be fulltimers and do any of you have one of these pumps and if you do what exactly is needed to empty the sewer as far as hose is concerned.
I think you mean a macerator, MaryBee. We have one too that we picked up cheap from a friend who was getting out of RVing. We haven't used it yet but were also wondering if it would be useful to a fulltimer. We bought it so we could dump tanks at home without a dedicated septic line close to the RV parking spot.
LOL! yep...that is what I ment...a Macerator! I guess I better know how to say and spell it before I can use it!! LOL :)
TxYellowRose said
10:45 PM Feb 11, 2012
MaryBee,
My first reply to your post was yanked for being "spam," when all I intended to do was give you a couple of resources for a macerator and surge protector box. Should you wish to message me privately, I'll be happy to share those resources and our experiences with them.
Good luck and enjoy your travels!
Bill and Linda said
05:04 PM Feb 12, 2012
I, like many, really recommend a whole rig power protection system. That will take care of polarity and a lot more.I prefer the Progressive Industries productHW-50C for a 50 amp rig.There are others as well and there are threads in the forum about them.
Some say all this is over kill.They’re not.Sitting here at a quality park right in a big Florida city my unit tripped off two nights ago.I had really low voltage on one leg and it tripped before the brown out happen.One leg was 100 volts and the other was 128.
These units will do a lot more than just check polarity.They will save the rig from a lot of damage which can and does happen even in the very best parks and won't let the power turn on if there is something wrong. (Yes, you can over ride it - but not recommended.)
They're not cheep, but IMO, necessary with the equipment now present in our rigs. Wouldn't travel without one - and haven't for years.
My 2 cents.
Bill
EDIT by Moderator: Activated link. Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Sunday 12th of February 2012 06:28:05 PM
RVPAINTER said
07:13 PM Feb 12, 2012
A good NOAA weather radio for sure!
Tim & Robyn said
09:21 PM Feb 12, 2012
RVPAINTER wrote:
A good NOAA weather radio for sure!
NOAA radio for sure, whether boondocking or in a park. As far as bleach for spraying down hose connections goes, I think I might have sparked a controversy here a few years ago. I got this information from the Clorox website when I was doing my research - don't take my word for it but do your own research to make sure... BUT what I learned at the time was that the disinfectant properites of a water/bleach solution begin to break down pretty quickly, even though it may still bleach your whites... so your safest bet is to rely on a fresh ****tail... you never know when someone has connected a sewer hose to a water spigot to rinse out the hose (yuck!).
Several people here disagreed with me at the time, but my own gut feeling is better safe than sorry... I don't want anything in my guts that will make me sick
I guess what I'm saying is don't take anything for granted. For another example don't assume that the power pedestal in an RV park is wired correctly. Have the devices you need to check the polarity and the level of power before you plug in. Otherwise you could fry all your electronics, and that would definitely not be fun... or cheap to fix. If it were to happen to me that would definitely ruin my day... or weekend... or more.
Stay well, safe travels, and GOd bless,
Tim
Big John 57 said
09:47 PM Feb 12, 2012
Did anyone suggest a suppy of throw away rubber (latex) gloves for handling that sewer hose? I also keep a bottle of hand sanitizer for after I take off the gloves, can not be too sure. When I use to camp with a truck camper (slide on camper) I carried a SITE OCCUPIED SIGN if I need to leave and come back later, got tired of other campers taking my site while I was gone.
John & Karla 99 Freightliner FL 60 08 Victory Lane 5th Wheel "Happy Camping"
Neil and Connie said
12:28 AM Feb 13, 2012
Any particularly good brand for power polarity checker?
Dan and Tricia said
03:19 AM Feb 13, 2012
We second Bill and Linda's recommendation on the power protection. We also have one (from Progressive as well) and it has saved us (or should we say our electronic "stuff") twice. And...that's in the 5 months we've been on the road full-time!
RVRon said
07:53 AM Feb 13, 2012
I kind of took an inventory of the things we have for full hookup camping:
Electrical:
Adapters to go 50amp>30amp, 20amp>30amp (we have a 30amp RV)
25' extension cord 30amp (I should probably buy another one too)
50' 20amp extension cord
Surge protector/circuit analyzer
Fresh Water:
3 25' fresh water hoses
Y adapter with shutoffs (in case you have to share a spigot)
Screw-on water filter (Systems IV)
Spare hose washers
Water pressure regulator (Watts with gauge - adjustable)
Disinfectant for hose bib
Sewer:
Rhino-flex 10 ft. hoses (2)
Connector to connect extension hoses
Screw-on connector for sewer hub (mandatory most places)
Adapter for 3" sewer hub fitting
Rubber donut sewer hose seal (for sewer hub with no fitting)
Clear sewer hose adapter section with backflush fitting
Sewer hose valve with bayonnet fittings (for backflushing and if a valve leaks)
Sewer hose support (Slunky)
Box of latex gloves
-- Edited by RVRon on Monday 13th of February 2012 07:55:07 AM
-- Edited by RVRon on Monday 13th of February 2012 07:57:20 AM
Jim01 said
02:59 PM Feb 13, 2012
A sense of humor.
Jim
Neil and Connie said
11:40 PM Feb 14, 2012
Bill and Linda wrote:
I, like many, really recommend a whole rig power protection system
We're getting one of these in our New Horizons . . .I was actually talking about the "check the pedestal before plugging in" type.
OTOH, it's a pretty simple item and is probably a fairly common design so maybe just picking up whatever Camping World has availale is the best model.
MaryBee said
11:53 PM Feb 14, 2012
RVRon wrote:
I kind of took an inventory of the things we have for full hookup camping:
Electrical:
Adapters to go 50amp>30amp, 20amp>30amp (we have a 30amp RV)
25' extension cord 30amp (I should probably buy another one too)
50' 20amp extension cord
Surge protector/circuit analyzer
Fresh Water:
3 25' fresh water hoses
Y adapter with shutoffs (in case you have to share a spigot)
Screw-on water filter (Systems IV)
Spare hose washers
Water pressure regulator (Watts with gauge - adjustable)
Disinfectant for hose bib
Sewer:
Rhino-flex 10 ft. hoses (2)
Connector to connect extension hoses
Screw-on connector for sewer hub (mandatory most places)
Adapter for 3" sewer hub fitting
Rubber donut sewer hose seal (for sewer hub with no fitting)
Clear sewer hose adapter section with backflush fitting
Sewer hose valve with bayonnet fittings (for backflushing and if a valve leaks)
Sewer hose support (Slunky)
Box of latex gloves
-- Edited by RVRon on Monday 13th of February 2012 07:55:07 AM
-- Edited by RVRon on Monday 13th of February 2012 07:57:20 AM
That's a pretty good list Ken.
The only thing I'd likely change on that is I carry a 50' fresh water hose in addition to two 25' sections. It is great for washing the rig. But we are fulltimers....probably not needed otherwise.
I also carry a 30 amp to 20 amp adaptor. Sometimes there are only a pair of 50/30 recepticals, and I want a convenience outlet (20 amp). That adaptor gives me one.
If you have a cable inlet on your unit, you might also want to carry some RG6 cable for hooking up to park TV. And of course, a spray bottle of 25% bleach to spray down the faucet and your hose ends. I also carry waterless hand cleaner (the pump bottle kind) in the sewer compartment, and paper towels. And for winding up my electric cord and hoses, a towel that I run them thru while winding, to clean them off.
-- Edited by Jack Mayer on Wednesday 8th of February 2012 10:49:19 AM
As we get ready for full-timing it occured to me that I should ask "the experts" out there on what one should carry in the fifth-wheel in order to camp in parks with full hook ups.
We usually boondock, so I have no idea what is necessary to stay in a full hook up park for a season.
Obviously we need a hose for our water and such...what else do you all suggest that we carry with us so we are ready to go....
Mary
Here's what I carry so far. Others that have been fulltiming longer may have something different.
(2) 25' Fresh water hoses
(1) 25' grey water hose for flushing
(1) 25' Sewer hose
(1) 15' Sewer hose extension
(1) Sewer hose support
(1) 50 amp to 30 amp adapter
(1) 50 amp extension cord
(1) Incoming water pressure regulator
(1) Whole house water filter
I'm sure I forgot something......others will jump in with more ideas.
If I may add to Jack’s comments on the hoses: I’ve need 100 feet total for water a number of times. Also I’ve used 40+ of sewer hose several times and my record for AC extension, including the 30 feet on the electric reel is 100+ feet. Sometimes where you park the pedestal, or the water / sewer connections are simply broke and you have to jump over a couple of sites – or the connections are on the wrong side, etc. Been there, done that.
I know people say, “I’ve never needed that much in my whole camping time and I’ve camped at 150 different campgrounds.” Well, good for them. I’ve been less fortunate including travels in the States as well as Canada. But if you have the space and the weight capability in your rig, consider this as just a perspective if you plan to actually travel outside of the “RV Resorts.” You don’t need ‘em till you do, and then . . .
Safe travels
Bill
and do any of you have one of these pumps and if you do what exactly is needed to empty the sewer as far as hose is concerned.
A credit card and your cellphone
Good one! When I was traveling alot (not RVing) the fact that I had a credit card and cell phone reduced a lot of stress when thinking of the unknowns.
To add a bit more:
Wheel chocks or "rotochocks"
Power surge protectors
Air compressor (ours has air ride suspension in addition to lots of tires)
Blocks for leveling
Terry
I think you mean a macerator, MaryBee. We have one too that we picked up cheap from a friend who was getting out of RVing. We haven't used it yet but were also wondering if it would be useful to a fulltimer. We bought it so we could dump tanks at home without a dedicated septic line close to the RV parking spot.
LOL! yep...that is what I ment...a Macerator! I guess I better know how to say and spell it before I can use it!! LOL :)
MaryBee,
My first reply to your post was yanked for being "spam," when all I intended to do was give you a couple of resources for a macerator and surge protector box. Should you wish to message me privately, I'll be happy to share those resources and our experiences with them.
Good luck and enjoy your travels!
I, like many, really recommend a whole rig power protection system. That will take care of polarity and a lot more. I prefer the Progressive Industries product HW-50C for a 50 amp rig. There are others as well and there are threads in the forum about them.
http://www.progressiveindustries.net/ems_hw50c.htm
Some say all this is over kill. They’re not. Sitting here at a quality park right in a big Florida city my unit tripped off two nights ago. I had really low voltage on one leg and it tripped before the brown out happen. One leg was 100 volts and the other was 128.
These units will do a lot more than just check polarity.They will save the rig from a lot of damage which can and does happen even in the very best parks and won't let the power turn on if there is something wrong. (Yes, you can over ride it - but not recommended.)
They're not cheep, but IMO, necessary with the equipment now present in our rigs. Wouldn't travel without one - and haven't for years.
My 2 cents.
Bill
EDIT by Moderator: Activated link. Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Sunday 12th of February 2012 06:28:05 PM
NOAA radio for sure, whether boondocking or in a park. As far as bleach for spraying down hose connections goes, I think I might have sparked a controversy here a few years ago. I got this information from the Clorox website when I was doing my research - don't take my word for it but do your own research to make sure... BUT what I learned at the time was that the disinfectant properites of a water/bleach solution begin to break down pretty quickly, even though it may still bleach your whites... so your safest bet is to rely on a fresh ****tail... you never know when someone has connected a sewer hose to a water spigot to rinse out the hose (yuck!).
Several people here disagreed with me at the time, but my own gut feeling is better safe than sorry... I don't want anything in my guts that will make me sick
I guess what I'm saying is don't take anything for granted. For another example don't assume that the power pedestal in an RV park is wired correctly. Have the devices you need to check the polarity and the level of power before you plug in. Otherwise you could fry all your electronics, and that would definitely not be fun... or cheap to fix. If it were to happen to me that would definitely ruin my day... or weekend... or more.
Stay well, safe travels, and GOd bless,
Tim
Did anyone suggest a suppy of throw away rubber (latex) gloves for handling that sewer hose?
I also keep a bottle of hand sanitizer for after I take off the gloves, can not be too sure.
When I use to camp with a truck camper (slide on camper) I carried a SITE OCCUPIED SIGN if
I need to leave and come back later, got tired of other campers taking my site while I was gone.
John & Karla
99 Freightliner FL 60
08 Victory Lane 5th Wheel
"Happy Camping"
Any particularly good brand for power polarity checker?
I kind of took an inventory of the things we have for full hookup camping:
Electrical:
Fresh Water:
Sewer:
-- Edited by RVRon on Monday 13th of February 2012 07:55:07 AM
-- Edited by RVRon on Monday 13th of February 2012 07:57:20 AM
A sense of humor.
Jim
We're getting one of these in our New Horizons . . .I was actually talking about the "check the pedestal before plugging in" type.
OTOH, it's a pretty simple item and is probably a fairly common design so maybe just picking up whatever Camping World has availale is the best model.
Love this list! Thank you so much!