What should be in a RV Toolkit?
The 6 Most Important Tools for Your RV Tool Kit
- Assorted screwdrivers – both flat blade & Phillips.
- A set of open-end wrenches and a crescent wrench.
- Assorted pliers.
- Socket set (both metric & standard/SAE sizes)
- Cordless drill with drill bits and assorted drivers.
- A hammer… or two!
What do I need to set up my new RV?
RV Essentials:
- Surge protector.
- Electrical adapters.
- Toilet chemicals.
- Sewer kit.
- RV-friendly toilet paper.
- Water pressure regulator.
- Drinking water hose.
- Leveling blocks.
What should I stock in my new RV?
RV Tools and Safety Gear
- Chocks.
- Leveling boards.
- Sewer hose (the stinky slinky)
- Potable water hose.
- Water pressure regulator.
- Surge protector.
- Electricity converters (to move between 20, 30, and 50 amp)
What kind of wood do you use in an RV?
Recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturers use APA trademarked plywood and OSB (oriented strand board) structural panels in motor homes and mini-homes, in travel trailers, fifth-wheel trailers and tent trailers, in vans, pickup campers and all kinds of special-order, custom-made and converted units.
What toilet paper is safe for RV?
If you wish to stay with an RV-approved toilet paper, Thetford Quick Dissolve, Camco RV, Thetford Aqua-Soft and Scott’s Rapidly Dissolving (with claims that it breaks down 4X faster than other brands) are well-known for dissolving and moving quickly through the RV black tank.
How long does it take to set up an RV?
Setting up a travel trailer with full hookups can take you anything between 10 minutes to 75 minutes, depending on the type of RV, type of site and mostly how experienced you are.
What is the checklist for setting up an RV?
The checklist for setting up will give you a step-by-step guide to setting up your RV. It is a printable RV checklist that you can take with you to help you get set up quickly and easily. Use it at the campsite or even while stopping for a few hours while out on the road. Do the checklist in reverse when you want to break camp.
What hook-ups do I need for my RV?
Trailer Hook-Ups RV Checklist 1 ⬜ Sewer hose 2 ⬜ Freshwater hose 3 ⬜ Power cord adapter 4 ⬜ Black/dark color hose for black tank 5 ⬜ Rv Manual (You won’t have internet access everywhere should you have a question!) 6 ⬜ Water pressure regulator 7 ⬜ Wheel chocks 8 ⬜ Propane 9 ⬜ Rubber gloves 10 ⬜ Water filter
What do you need to know before buying an RV?
These items include things like leveling blocks, drinking hoses, and electrical adapters. The adapters you need will vary depending on what type of RV you have. For example, people with a 50-amp electrical system may want to bring a 50-amp to 30-amp plug and people with a 30-amp electrical system may want to bring a 30-amp to 50-amp plug.
What do you need to fill an RV with?
Shoes: Chacos or Tevas, hiking boots, running shoes, etc. Bathing suit Down Jacket Socks Underwear Short and long sleeve shirts Base layers (if backpacking) Bedroom Items: These bedroom items will be obvious to bring along, but it’s easy to get wrapped up in all the things you’ll need to fill your RV.