JUST IN CASE, Items you need to Bring on any camping trip! Please Post !

Nathan

Active Member

• Jul 29, 2012

• #1

So, We have all been there where something on our rig has broke and we either don't have the capability to fix it or the parts. I wanted to start a list of "back up" items to bring for those "JUST IN CASE" moments!

1)Portable electric space heater. My coach heater has not fired on numerous occasions
2) Extra fresh water and gray water hose
3) Extra sewer attachments

 

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RexCindy

Member

• Jul 29, 2012

• #2

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4) Caulk- for leaks!
5) Extra Ladder for fixing lights
6) Fuses (don't forget the radio) mine has a 15amp that blew
7) If you have river tubes - carry extra patch kit
8) Extra bulbs
That's all I have now.

Rex & Cindy
2011 Heartland North Trail 22RBQ
2007 Ford F150 FX4

 

JohnDar

Prolifically Gabby Member

• Jul 29, 2012

• #3

Re: JUST IN CASE, Items you nees to Bring on any camping trip! Please Post !

Adding to the items listed so far:

- An assortment of PEX fittings and crimp rings/clamps (tools for dealing with them, too).
- Short piece of PEX for making splices
- Electrical kit with ohmmeter, wire nuts, butt connectors and end connectors. Wire stripping tool and tape. Spare fuses for both glass and ATC style found in rig. Small spool of automotive wire.
- Electric drill and assortment of bits
- Woven plastic beach mat (for laying in the dirt)
- Gorilla tape and Rescue tape
- Small packs of self-stick heavy-duty velcro
- Packs of extra batteries for remotes, clocks, flashlights, etc.
- An extra set (or two) of all keys, including entry door
- Small air compressor capable of 150 psi.
- Tool kit with everything under the sun, including an eyeglass repair kit for when your eyeglasses fall apart.

 

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wesley1963

Wes

• Jul 29, 2012

• #4

Re: JUST IN CASE, Items you nees to Bring on any camping trip! Please Post !

Also:

-Valve stem kit w/steel caps
-Extra case or bottle of your choice
-Another attitude just in case your's can't be adjusted any more

 

dbbls59

Well-known member

• Jul 29, 2012

• #5

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Duct tape and WD40. If it moves and is not suppose to use the tape. If it don't move and is suppose to, use WD40.

 

Silverado23

Iowa Chapter Leaders

• Jul 29, 2012

• #6

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If you have active kids. a comprehensive first aid kit.

 

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FRANKV

Member

• Jul 30, 2012

• #7

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If you drive a diesel, a spare fuel filter and wrench.

 

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hoefler

Well-known member

• Jul 30, 2012

• #8

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Cordless impact driver
Cordless 1/2" impact wrench
8 ton bottle jack
30 amp or 50 amp extension cord
extra water hose
gated wye for water hose
5-minute epoxy, Gorilla glue

 

TXBobcat

Fulltime

• Jul 30, 2012

• #9

Re: JUST IN CASE, Items you nees to Bring on any camping trip! Please Post !

All the above is nice to have but if you don't have a surge suppressor and a water regulator you might have to have all the tools above.

The things noted above are great to have but don't go out and buy everything in the world. You can pick most of them up as you travel and need them, but you do need a surge suppressor to protect your electrical and electronic equipment in the trailer. You also need a good water regulator incase the shore water pressure is to high. Here are some suggestions.

Surge Guard or Progressive 50amp voltage protectors from Tweety's. If your trailer is 30amp they have ones for them.
Watts Water Regulator from RV Water Filter Store
Watts Brass Model N55BG Adjustable Regulator, 2" diameter 0-160 all stainless oil filled gauge, 6-9 gpm This one is the one I perfer.

Have fun.
BC

 

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Porkchop

Well-known member

• Jul 30, 2012

• #10

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Can we get extra entrance keys for the RV directly from Heartland? I have two sets and someone ruined the back door key (it's twisted) and we need a replacement. Or is there someone else I should contact?

Thanks,
Irene

 

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noobee

Well-known member

• Jul 30, 2012

• #11

Beer.................

 

JohnDar

Prolifically Gabby Member

• Jul 30, 2012

• #12

Re: JUST IN CASE, Items you nees to Bring on any camping trip! Please Post !

Porkchop said:

Can we get extra entrance keys for the RV directly from Heartland? I have two sets and someone ruined the back door key (it's twisted) and we need a replacement. Or is there someone else I should contact?

Thanks,
Irene

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Take your original key to a real locksmith shop (not the local Ace or Walmart's). They should have the blanks for them. That's what I did.

 

Silverado23

Iowa Chapter Leaders

• Jul 30, 2012

• #13

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Extra nuts, bolts, screws etc. especially matching ones used on your particular rig.

 

JohnDar

Prolifically Gabby Member

• Jul 30, 2012

• #14

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Silverado23 said:

Extra nuts, bolts, screws etc. especially matching ones used on your particular rig.

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Empty medicine bottles are great for storing those.

 

katkens

Founding Illinios Chapter Leader-retired

• Jul 30, 2012

• #15

noobee said:

Beer.................

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LOL.......and portable ice machine, gotta keep it cold.

 

TandT

Founding Utah Chapter Leaders-Retired

• Jul 30, 2012

• #16

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don.joyce59 said:

Duct tape and WD40. If it moves and is not suppose to use the tape. If it don't move and is suppose to, use WD40.

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If one of these two doesn't work, you've got an electrical problem. Trace

 

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evolvingpowercat

Well-known member

• Jul 30, 2012

• #17

Re: JUST IN CASE, Items you nees to Bring on any camping trip! Please Post !

Ditto to all before. Some more...

First Aid Kit (surprised no one mentioned this one yet)

Grease for hitch ball
Folding 4 Way Lug Nut Wrench (Wal-mart).
Jack stout enough to change a trailer tire on your rig.
Gutter nail with copper wire attached to earth ground your portable generator.

I filled an old back pack with a set of tools and supplies (tapes, etc.) - fits in my slide storage compartment better than a tool box would.

 

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wdk450

Well-known member

• Jul 30, 2012

• #18

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I carry both an electric heater AND a tabletop fan.

 

Sumo

Well-known member

• Jul 30, 2012

• #19

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wesley1963 said:

Als
-Another attitude just in case your's can't be adjusted any more[/QUOTE

I need to keep the new one it in the glove box. LOL
That way my wife can hand it to me.

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TXBobcat

Fulltime

• Jul 30, 2012

• #20

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Once you buy all of this you will need a second trailer to haul it all or you can be like everyone else and be overweight. LOL..

Next question would be which truck do you need to haul it all..

BC