New To Camping & RVing? 20 Must Have Items For RV Newbies/New RV Owners

Did you just purchase a new camper? Are you new to RVing and have no idea what essential items you need to purchase for your rig? Well, if you answered yes, then you need to watch this video! In this video, I review 20 must-have items for new RV owners! When I first got into camping, I wish I would have watched a video like this. If you're a veteran RVer and can think of any other essential items, please put them in the comments below, thanks for watching!

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[mikeshaw]

One to add is a laminated list of setting up/breaking down the camper at the sight.

[scotsmanofnewengland]

Good video. Seems you forgot to mention some very important items everyone should have when hauling a travel trailer. A surge protector for those strange voltage spikes which could ruin your electrical system, an extra fire extinguisher, a small folding shovel for those rivers of rain that seems to run under your canopy, a small/ medium good piece of canvas to cover that woodpile or anything you need to keep dry. Just a few from a season camper here in New England.

[twig]

Put one cup of laundry soap, and one cup of simple green in your black tank. Keeps it very clean and no stink. And the simple green helps break down toilet paper more because it is a natural enzyme product not harmful, and keeps sensors a lot better Lee cleaned off.

[MatthewFordVictoria]

If you're storing blankets and sheets under the bed, make sure you put them in Large Garbage Bags to keep the Moist Air from making everything feel Damp.

[RoseOriginals]

We camped the whole time the kids were growing up. Once they hit their teen years and didn't want to camp anymore we sold our popup and all the equipment. Now we're empty nesters and are ready to hit the road again your must have list was very helpful. Thank you!

[BlackhawkPilot]

A 90 degree water inlet to take the strain off the camper’s water inlet (plastic). A 1 1/16” socket for the hot water heater anode. A 1/2” breaker bar with extension to use for the hot water heater anode and lug nuts.

[cpca]

Great vid. You missed #1 - Coffee Maker.

[royce]

I always put my regulator at the faucet so that it reduces the pressure through the hose, also.

[outdoorslifesurvivecraft]

Another must have item I would include is a roll of flex seal tape and a can of flex seal putty. I call it, storm damage patch kit. I had a tree fell on my 2nd camper. It put a hole in the roof and popped open a seam. The stuff worked great to keep out the rain and I didnt have to dry the stop that had to be fixed.

[oldguy]

# 21 A pistol or shotgun for protection there are alot of crazies out there while camping.

[harryduncan]

Pressure regulator goes on the faucet, not the RV. Put a 90 degree brass fitting on the trailer to relieve stressing the hose connection on trailer. In the sun the hose will blow before the pipes in the RV.

[ReeceS]

We forgot bath towels on our first camping trip! We found a Dollar General and bought some, but there's nothing worse than drying off with the unwashed new towel!🤣
Also, we had a sewer hookup one time where the hose we had didn't reach. So buying some extra long sewer hoses helps too.

[sjohnson]

Also add electrical wire nuts or connectors with a crimp tool. If your rv has pex you may want to get a pex cutter and crimp tool with extra bands. Great video

[ThePassportPatriot]

Thank you for the video and the links to the necessities we will need while RVing. It takes a lot of time to make these videos and edit them to perfection, so your time is appreciated. Thank you for giving us a heads-up on what could happen if we are not prepared. God bless, and have a great time RVing.

[skipwilliam]

Change the white hose to a shrinking hose.. They work just as well and they take up a lot less space. And use a water pressure regulator with a guage. That way you can set the pressure you need.

[rogermezenen]

Nice video.... friendly advice to you and your followers, always put your pressure regulator on your hose closest to the source. This way it not nay protects your RV, but also your hose.

[richardkoch]

Extra fire extinguisher for bedroom and in the truck. A breaker bar for stubborn lug nuts, extra food, water, LP, gas for inverter. Besides the tweezers I would add a good pair of scissors and small forceps.Extra dog food for sweet little Golden pup :) Extra ammo for pistol....and of course....extra liquid refreshment for big kids :)

[hessdominguez]

Great info ❤❤. Just bought my first camper from my buddy. 1970’s fleetwood prowler. His pops kept it covered and did his best to maintain it over the years. Solid deal for 800$. I parked on my new 2 acre property while I develop my land and build a house. I almost scammed myself and bought a new Coleman thank god I dodged that bullet. 😅

[roadwarrior]

9 years, and all I use to level is wood. I'm always looking for replacements. The best is when I dig down an inch or two on opposite side

[samiglover]

Crank handle for scissor jacks. Also good for back up if yours are electric. I'm going with a 3/4" socket, 2' socket extension and impact driver for less effort to raise and lower my jacks. I would also add flashlights and batteries to your list