Even tho we are a few years from fulltiming we are trying to purchase some accessories that we will need on the road ahead of time. Does anyone keep/have a list of accessories that they have had to purchase for their RV? I would love to have some suggestions so maybe we can compare your list to ours!
Thanks, Sharon
Old Snipe said
04:34 PM Aug 24, 2006
Hi Sharon!
Do you already have an RV, if so, what type? We can give you better advise with a little more info. I'd bore you to tears if you have a TT and I tell you what cool things to buy for a class A.
That being said, there are some neat, fits all types of things out there.
Sewer hoses, get a variety of couplings and hose lengths, I carry two 10' hoses that I can use individually, or link them together when needed. Also have a slinky hose holder to keep the hose in a downward direction.
Get a couple of good water hoses (white ones), use one or couple them together to reach a distant hose bibb. Another good idea is having a spray bottle of a strong bleach mixture to douse the hose bibb before you hook up. Never know what the camper before you might have done, like washed out their sewer hose there.
That's a start, I'll let others chime in.
Best Regards!
-- Edited by Old Snipe at 18:35, 2006-08-24
Old Snipe said
08:16 PM Aug 31, 2006
Thinking of other important things, an extension cord for your "shore" power cord, 30 amp or 50 amp, depending on what your RV requires. Our very first RV trip with our first new RV, we couldn't reach the power pole. Had to reposition the RV to make the connection. Of course that was after I had already leveled my RV with plastic blocks under the wheels.
Because I was a sloow learner, the very next trip, I again couldn't reach the power pole. I bought a 30 amp extension cord at the campground store and paid twice what I could have bought it for at Walmart or Camping World. Expensive lesson.
While I'm talking electric issues, get adapters plugs, 30 amp to 20 amp, 50 amp to 30 amp, or one that I ran into, 30 amp to 50 amp. Actually found a campground in PA that was all 50 amp sites and I had a 30 amp system. Of course the campground store was very happy to offer me one for sale for more than twice as much as I could have bought elsewhere. This time, I just "pulled chocks" and found another campground. And I bought the adapter later that week at Camping World for a more sensable price.
That is all for now, next time maybe I'll discuss mandatory awning lights or pink flamingo lawn ornaments.
Best Regards!
DJ Wannabees said
09:11 AM Sep 1, 2006
This may not be what your are thinking about, but it is the accessory list that we are collecting. Since we don't know what MH will come into our life, we are purchasing the other stuff to make the lifestyle fun, so far we have given to each other for gifts on different occasions:
We put on our list to our families the following things, we requested that all presents be consumable or from the list since we are preparing to sell everything!
solar yard light, awning lights (especially Texas Aggie! Gig Em Ags!), outside rug to put under chairs, thing to put by door to wipe off shoes, soap shampoo dispenser for shower, tablecloth for picnic table, stand for portable BBQ, marshmellow forks, hummingbird feeder (from Linda, of course) and lastly a list of books from RV-Dreams Mall.
I put the picture, website location and my family loves me! When asked what we want, I usually say, I don't know and then they have to think. They especially know to stop buying stuff so it has been hard on everyone. Oh yes, I remember one more thing, I am going put those silicone baking items that we discussed on the forum. They sound like a positive go from the forum members, thanks you all.
I don't know if this is what you wanted in accessories, but I am such a newbie that this has been my direction.
Happy Shopping!
Larry said
11:44 AM Sep 1, 2006
As far as flashlights go, might I make a suggestion? I'd highly recommend a hand crank flashlight because there is no need for handling batteries. They will pay for themselves relatively quickly if you use a flashlight alot and if you don't then you never have to worry about dead batteries. After Katrina we found they were very useful in that you just couldn't run out and get flashlight batteries.
Joan On The Road said
04:15 PM Sep 4, 2006
On this rainy day I'm reminded that one of the best additions to our home is the MaxAir fan covers that go over the fan/vents. Once you put the cover on there's no need to worry about "did I close the vent" when you go out or as you head down the road. We can keep air circulation going all the time. They are pretty easy to install and not too expensive...well worth the price for the ease of mind.
Here4Now said
04:09 PM Sep 5, 2006
We started seriously planning for our full-time lifestyle about three years ago. That's when our plans took all the fun out of shopping knowing that everything that we brought into the house was either going to go in the motor home OR be sold a the house sale for a fraction of what it was worth. Everything I brought home had to pass the "weight" test. :)
When we had to purchase a new sweeper for the house, we opted for an Oreck (of course because of its weight-8 lbs.). We have found it stows very well in our back closet, has floor and carpet settings, and came with a small cannister sweeper with crevice tools which is great for nooks and crannies of the motor home and also cleaning the towed.
When we upgraded our computer a year ago, we got a fully-equipped laptop with wireless capability and everything we thought we might need for this ever-changing market. We also purchased a photo printer with scanner for our life on the road.
For the kitchen...a lightweight, large cutting board, a George Foreman grill, a 3-quart crock pot, and a small chopper.
Our daughter bought me a French bulletin board (with the ribbons criss-crossed on it) for Mother's Day a year ago which we placed in the motorhome to keep up-to-date pictures of our family and travels. We replaced the large picture which came with the motor home so it's front and center in our living space.
rautx said
02:41 PM Nov 8, 2007
I added clips (could be clothespins, chip clips, whatever) to the inside of our pantry doors using the 3M removable sticky tabs. I hang baggies containing spices, teabags, and other small items so they are displayed at a glance and easy to find when the cabinet door is opened. They may sell accessories for this purpose but this is a really cheap alternative. I've had many people comment on copying this idea so I thought it was worth sharing.
Froggi said
02:58 PM Nov 8, 2007
rautx wrote:
I added clips (could be clothespins, chip clips, whatever) to the inside of our pantry doors using the 3M removable sticky tabs. I hang baggies containing spices, teabags, and other small items so they are displayed at a glance and easy to find when the cabinet door is opened. They may sell accessories for this purpose but this is a really cheap alternative. I've had many people comment on copying this idea so I thought it was worth sharing.
Great idea....I love those 3M removable sticky products, have used them a lot.
I recently found some great little lights that turn on when you open the cabinet door. In my small Class C, I can use all the lighting help I can find. <g> I've only installed three of them but once I get on the road again (and out of the service shop), I plan to add them to every cabinet. They're so cheap I bought two sets and am storing one for later.
Even tho we are a few years from fulltiming we are trying to purchase some accessories that we will need on the road ahead of time. Does anyone keep/have a list of accessories that they have had to purchase for their RV? I would love to have some suggestions so maybe we can compare your list to ours!
Thanks, Sharon
Hi Sharon!
Do you already have an RV, if so, what type? We can give you better advise with a little more info. I'd bore you to tears if you have a TT and I tell you what cool things to buy for a class A.
That being said, there are some neat, fits all types of things out there.
Sewer hoses, get a variety of couplings and hose lengths, I carry two 10' hoses that I can use individually, or link them together when needed. Also have a slinky hose holder to keep the hose in a downward direction.
Get a couple of good water hoses (white ones), use one or couple them together to reach a distant hose bibb. Another good idea is having a spray bottle of a strong bleach mixture to douse the hose bibb before you hook up. Never know what the camper before you might have done, like washed out their sewer hose there.
That's a start, I'll let others chime in.
Best Regards!
-- Edited by Old Snipe at 18:35, 2006-08-24
Thinking of other important things, an extension cord for your "shore" power cord, 30 amp or 50 amp, depending on what your RV requires. Our very first RV trip with our first new RV, we couldn't reach the power pole. Had to reposition the RV to make the connection. Of course that was after I had already leveled my RV with plastic blocks under the wheels.
Because I was a sloow learner, the very next trip, I again couldn't reach the power pole. I bought a 30 amp extension cord at the campground store and paid twice what I could have bought it for at Walmart or Camping World. Expensive lesson.
While I'm talking electric issues, get adapters plugs, 30 amp to 20 amp, 50 amp to 30 amp, or one that I ran into, 30 amp to 50 amp. Actually found a campground in PA that was all 50 amp sites and I had a 30 amp system. Of course the campground store was very happy to offer me one for sale for more than twice as much as I could have bought elsewhere. This time, I just "pulled chocks" and found another campground. And I bought the adapter later that week at Camping World for a more sensable price.
That is all for now, next time maybe I'll discuss mandatory awning lights or pink flamingo lawn ornaments.
Best Regards!
This may not be what your are thinking about, but it is the accessory list that we are collecting. Since we don't know what MH will come into our life, we are purchasing the other stuff to make the lifestyle fun, so far we have given to each other for gifts on different occasions:
portable BBQ, walkie talkie things, lattern, large spotlight flashlight, portable chairs
We put on our list to our families the following things, we requested that all presents be consumable or from the list since we are preparing to sell everything!
solar yard light, awning lights (especially Texas Aggie! Gig Em Ags!), outside rug to put under chairs, thing to put by door to wipe off shoes, soap shampoo dispenser for shower, tablecloth for picnic table, stand for portable BBQ, marshmellow forks, hummingbird feeder (from Linda, of course) and lastly a list of books from RV-Dreams Mall.
I put the picture, website location and my family loves me! When asked what we want, I usually say, I don't know and then they have to think. They especially know to stop buying stuff so it has been hard on everyone. Oh yes, I remember one more thing, I am going put those silicone baking items that we discussed on the forum. They sound like a positive go from the forum members, thanks you all.
I don't know if this is what you wanted in accessories, but I am such a newbie that this has been my direction.
Happy Shopping!
As far as flashlights go, might I make a suggestion? I'd highly recommend a hand crank flashlight because there is no need for handling batteries. They will pay for themselves relatively quickly if you use a flashlight alot and if you don't then you never have to worry about dead batteries. After Katrina we found they were very useful in that you just couldn't run out and get flashlight batteries.
When we had to purchase a new sweeper for the house, we opted for an Oreck (of course because of its weight-8 lbs.). We have found it stows very well in our back closet, has floor and carpet settings, and came with a small cannister sweeper with crevice tools which is great for nooks and crannies of the motor home and also cleaning the towed.
When we upgraded our computer a year ago, we got a fully-equipped laptop with wireless capability and everything we thought we might need for this ever-changing market. We also purchased a photo printer with scanner for our life on the road.
For the kitchen...a lightweight, large cutting board, a George Foreman grill, a 3-quart crock pot, and a small chopper.
Our daughter bought me a French bulletin board (with the ribbons criss-crossed on it) for Mother's Day a year ago which we placed in the motorhome to keep up-to-date pictures of our family and travels. We replaced the large picture which came with the motor home so it's front and center in our living space.
I added clips (could be clothespins, chip clips, whatever) to the inside of our pantry doors using the 3M removable sticky tabs. I hang baggies containing spices, teabags, and other small items so they are displayed at a glance and easy to find when the cabinet door is opened. They may sell accessories for this purpose but this is a really cheap alternative. I've had many people comment on copying this idea so I thought it was worth sharing.
I recently found some great little lights that turn on when you open the cabinet door. In my small Class C, I can use all the lighting help I can find. <g> I've only installed three of them but once I get on the road again (and out of the service shop), I plan to add them to every cabinet. They're so cheap I bought two sets and am storing one for later.