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RV Necessities for Beginners

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We just bought an RV and this is the list of items that we ultimately purchase before we picked it up and went camping for the first time. I am an Amazon affiliate and may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to purchase items o...
 
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Very easy to setup and does the job.
CURT 51180 Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller
 
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This is an absolute must for dumping the sewage.
Dura-Gold Duratection 8 Mil Orange Super Duty Diamond Textured Nitrile Disposable Gloves
 
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You can camp without this, but you will regret not having one if something unforeseen happens and you need to change your rv tire. Note that the stabilizer jacks on rv shouldn't be used to jack the camper up.
Powerbuilt 3 Ton Bottle Jack & Stands, 6000 lb
 
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Use under your stabilizers, your tongue jack, or to level your rv.
Camco FasTen RV Leveling Blocks, 8.5x8.5 (21022)
 
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They go in front and behind each tire. Use them!
Camco FasTen RV Leveling Blocks | Features a Durable Resin Design and Convenient Carrying Handle | Compatible with Single Wheel, Stabilizer Jacks, and More | 8.5-Inches x 8.5-Inches x 1-Inch (21022)
 
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For the freshwater hookup.
Kohree 50FT RV Water Hose with Storage Bag, 5/8"
 
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Regulates the water pressure going into your rv when you hook up to the fresh water line.
RVGUARD RV Water Pressure Regulator Valve, Brass
 
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Make sure your rv doesn't come with one already. Also, be sure to get the correct one.
GearIT 30-Amp RV Extension Cord, 50-Feet
 
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Helps keep nasty stuff out of the fresh water.
Camco TastePURE RV Water Filter & Hose Protector
 
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You will need them so you better have some on hand.
140 Pcs Auto Fuse Kit - Standard Blade Assorted
 
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If you don't want poop on you, get the best hose you can find for dumping the sewage.
Camco RhinoFLEX 20-Foot RV Sewer Hose Kit (39742)
 
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If you don't use something like this, you could be in for a smelly mess.
Cabin Obsession RV Toilet Treatment Drop Ins
 
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You can't put just anything down the poop chute. You have to get septic safe fast degrading toilet paper.
Scott Rapid Dissolve Bath Tissue for RVs & Boats
 
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In case you get a boo boo.
Compact First Aid Kit with Labelled Compartments
 
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Make sure you know what cable comes with your rv. This attachment will let you connect a 30amp plug to a 50amp socket.
Camco 50 Amp Male to 30 Amp Female Adapter, 18"
 
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Also a must have, just get one to protect your rv.
GEARGO 30 Amp RV Surge Protector, 8000 Joules
 
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I didn't get this yet. Instead I went with a 4ft level. After doing it manually I can see what a benefit this would be.
LevelMatePRO Wireless RV Leveling System
 
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Holds your stinky slink… sewage line… up so things flow.
Camco 15-Foot Sidewinder RV Sewer Hose Support
 
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These are great! I leveled the rv in just a few minutes the very first time.
CARMTEK Camper Leveler Kit - RV Levelers & Chocks
 
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Stick this in a drill and put those stabilizers up and down with ease.
Quick Products Deluxe Scissor Jack Leveling Socket
 
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I don't have one yet, but I will soon. You will appreciate this when you have to back that thang up. A lot of rv now come ready for a backup camera like this.
Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera 4.3"