New Owners RV Camper Gear Supplies Top Item Essentials For Newbies

[@rebeccafantstegall1899]

I appreciate the quick talk, hate it when it gets all drug out! Excellent😉😉

[@Friendsshare]

Great presentation man, no pressure or hard sell. A lot of the items basically sell themselves and some of the "nice to haves" can even be must haves depending on how much you value security and things. Thank you, great list!

[@Rockhound6165]

Some things to consider on the good to have but not necessarily needed list are redundancies. I learned this lesson on the very first camping trip in our RV. I hooked everything up all hunky dory(waste hose, electric, cable TV) but when it came to hooking up the water, the water source was up by the front of the cab. I had a 15' water hose and I needed another 10 feet. Thankfully my father-in-law was able to run out his hose and all was right but now, I have an extra fresh water hose, extra waste hose, extra cable line, and extra electric service line as well. Also, water regulator and Y hook up too so you can hook up fresh water line as well as having an extra water hookup if needed.

[@clydealspaugh8701]

In the prepper community there is an adage that often applies to RVers. (especially boondockers) The adage says that "Two is one and one is none." Backups are good!

[@rojjoh1674]

Thank you! I appreciate the straight forward advice without an agenda. I'll be sure to stop in and see you when I'm in the area.

[@connieholle7920]

Thanks for showing all of these items

[@jimnkathyhopkins3905]

Nice job. A very comprehensive list. Two things I would add since few RV's come with one is a lug wrench or breaker bar with socket that fits your tire lugs and a jack in case of a flat tire. A torque wrench to check the lug tightness wouldn't hurt either.

[@mikefoehr235]

Great suggestion...I would add a cordless impact and even a corded impact...when you are connected to power in the park.

[@largemarge1603]

New campers NEED to join a caravan of experienced travelers. New campers NEED to observe and learn. New campers NEED to be resilient. And eventually, new campers NEED to be mentors to newer campers. . Stuff ends-up in the donation pile at camp. Lighter is better, less is better. . 2003, we converted a 1996 Ford CF8000 to our concept of an ExpeditionVehicle. Nearly two decades full-time live-aboard. Twenty-four months twenty-four thousand miles around South America. Alaska, Panama, all over North and Central America. Summers up rough logger tracks to remote mountain lakes. Winters on isolated Baja beaches.

[@kansascowboy5721]

Great video Ryan! Right to the point with out all the BS! Good stuff

[@randallsguaranteedsold6361]

Very comprehensive, that’s a heck of a store!

[@TGORVCO]

We have a lot of cool new stuff too! I'll be posting a video covering the same topic with new gear!

[@chrismullin8304]

Those yellow tongue locks have only 12 different key cuts. I highly recommend spending $100 minimum for your lock. Also, have a gps tracker installed. Trailer theft is easy and rampant.

[@petpurrveyor895]

Put a camera on your back of the rv trailer! It takes about 2 weeks, but it is way worth it!

[@mikz86ta1]

Seen most of these but a couple new ones.....and ideas. Thanks!

[@JW-uu3sl]

Excellent video thank you. 26 thumbs down? Really?

[@garykray]

Some Home Depot's have a bay for mobile home's & RV's. Usually on the heat and air aisle adjacent to plumbing aisle. Most of the KZbin top ten items for new campers are here cheaper than Amazon.

[@TheYammerHammer]

I've looked high and low for the isle lol 😆

[@largemarge1603]

@GKR, We prefer local-owned family-operated. We prefer working with owner-operators.

[@JuanVargasPro]

Outstanding video 🤙🏽

[@jeffreyelders4737]

Great job and thanks for the info...

[@gr8alarmguy]

The 30 amp to "110 volt" adapter is slightly misleading. The 30 amp is 110 volt, and so is the adapter. The adapter would be better explained as 15 amp or fitting a standard household duplex convenience receptacle.

[@atstepchild]

Yes you do, he was just referring to terminology.

[@6013kmb]

Stop confessing people with your smart brainiac terminology! I plug my 30 amp to my 110 or "15 amp" plug all the time.

[@ctbt1832]

Great video

[@seredin]

General shout out to the industry!!! Include the wheel chocks, sewer hose with "L" end (20'), water line (20') with pressure regulator, a pack of TP, and some tank additive (32oz) in the initial purchase for Christ's sake. Give them the option of driving straight to a campground from your lot.

[@janetbrowning9089]

Thanks Ryan...I am still in the learning phase...sometimes it almost seems like I am studying for a degree in RVing...lol You explained everything really well and I can see why buying any of the products you have detailed here, would make Rving a whole lot easier and far less worrying down the road. I do worry, when I begin this journey, if I will have enough knowledge about how things work and how to protect everything...I think your video sure made a lot of that learning a whole lot easier. I still have about a year, before I start and being an older single woman, I want to make sure I know exactly what I am doing and make sure I have as much knowledge as my poor brain can handle. You did a great job explaining all of these products...I don't know where you are located, but when I begin my journey, I'd love to have you helping me pick which products to buy...take care and thanks so much again!! I also subbed...loved this video...made things a lot easier to understand.😊

[@joycenesselhauf1220]

Janet Browning Same! I’m selling my house and am going to be living in a 5th wheel for a while. It’s overwhelming!

[@terrievans1023]

I'm learning, too! I loved your comment about studying for a degree in RVing! I feel the same! A lot to learn but SO worth it!

[@largemarge1603]

Janet and Joyce and Terri, Join a caravan of experienced travelers. Observe and learn. . As we often suggest on skoolie and other DIY home-made forums: * avoid believing 'this rig is my forever rig'. You evolve and grow, your vehicle needs change.

[@joefriday950]

Great video. Thanks

[@zachv3270]

Great video. These dopes telling you to slow down clearly don't understand how to pause or rewind. It's a lot to take in and they should be pausing and taking this video in chunks anyway. Considering driving over a few states to deal with you guys directly. Thanks!

[@irish-simon]

some great stuff

[@lambda4931]

Lot of good suggestions. I would pass, however, on the coatings to the inside and outside. If I wanted an extended warranty I would purchase it from the manufacturer not a third party.

[@bazwar6]

Great video I am new to this

[@brianjessica8746]

Adding prices would've been nice

[@gerardogonzalez8076]

Dang you talk faster than me Don't worry, I do understand you, doubt many other people will though

[@chenwu9788]

Great suggestions! Can you let me know all those items you must buy will add how much weigh on the TT?

[@foundharmonyvlogsandstuff1201]

We're planning a cross-country road trip for 5 or 6 plus pets.

[@jeremyspecce]

go onnnnnnnn.....

[@tracyvasser1269]

What is the link to the store to buy any of these items? Find the one in desertion but just takes you to buy a rv. Thanks for info

[@jonny_mazerati9410]

Hi Ryan 😍

[@julielobato9766]

Some cannot convert to 110!! For instance my jayfeather x23b cannot or a fire can ensue.. always check the manual!!!

[@jamesfrederick99]

Do you mean 15 amp? All power is 110 for these 30 amp power supplies.

[@largemarge1603]

@Julie!!!!, Is your rig engineered for 220vac!!!!, common in Europe and Australia!!!!?

[@ericpeck3180]

A surge protector would be wise if your RV has any sensitive electronics, not all do.

[@Lovecamping290]

You don't need to buy RV toilet paper to use in your RV,,Costco Toilet paper breaks down just like RV toilet paper so you can save money on that, and yes I do use the Costco Paper and have tested it out,, Simple test,,Put RV toilet paper and Costco Toilet Paper in a glass, just a sheet or two, shake them both up and they will break down so just a tip to save on the Pocket book, Kirkland Signature is the brand,,at Costco

[@maryscranton4933]

luvmotorcycling not true used Costco tp doesn't breakdown in a home septic system plumber and septic guys told us only use this for city sewer

[@timlist4173]

is that paper labeled as septic safe?

[@gerardogonzalez8076]

Most septic tank safe paper will do.

[@rolfbremberg5846]

Right. Standard paper just take longer time to be destroyed and easier to flush out. Rolf

[@mikefoehr235]

Great job on the video. I will be looking for a surge suppressor and water pressure regulator. My wife and I are excited about using our new Rockwood Roo this year.

[@clydealspaugh8701]

Hi Ryan. I'd like to pick your brain about the black tank treatment chemicals. I know that many RVers use them and some others don't. I belong to the latter category. Maybe somebody who has knowledge of the chemistry will chime in also. The RV black tank chemicals that I have seen are a combination of a deodorizer and some enzymes. My understanding and opinion is that if your RV's wastewater system is functioning properly, (i.e. toilet bottom seal, check valves, and P-traps in good working order.) that you won't need a deodorizer except for the air freshener that you probably keep in your bathroom at home. As to the enzymes, I am familiar with their use in septic systems. Enzymes help to "digest" the solid material so that it doesn't just keep building up and up. The thing is though, that this process takes time. The wastewater system in an RV isn't a septic system. It could be fairly accurately described as a system of "collect, hold and transfer." The limited size of the black tank means that except in the most extreme circumstances, the waste won't be held in the tank long enough for the enzymes to significantly transform the solids. RV dump hoses, valves, etc. are built of large enough size to handle pretty much anything that goes into the black tank without clogging, so there isn't really a need to use enzymes from that aspect. In addition, when the black tank gets emptied, the waste goes into a system that will eventually provide approved treatment (either by a pump-out service or by a municipal sewer system) for both the liquid and solid material, thereby further negating the need to add enzymes to the black tank. As such, I see no reason to add chemicals to my black tank. I view these chemicals as being a band-aid measure to be used only until you can get the RV repaired properly, and sometimes as an up-sell item at stores. Maybe you can update me with expert knowledge about why these black tank chemicals are really needed? Thanks.

[@larrywilson4965]

clyde alspaugh h

[@Jesusismykin]

👍

[@bobwoerner8731]

i'm looking for the bars you hook up to keep the bumper from hitting the front corners of the trailer when you back up .not sure what they are called?

[@largemarge1603]

@bob, Those are called 'experience bars'.

[@robflanagan250]

Would that Honda EU 2000 power the ac ????? Thanks

[@TGORVCO]

Hi there, As there are a variety of AC models and power requirements, we are unable to let you know if the Honda EU 2000 would power your unit's AC. We do suggest looking into the owner's manual for your AC and comparing it to the power output available by this type of generator.

[@Vera-xu3xw]

I have a 12 foot 2000 lb trailer. I got a new truck (1999 Ford f-150 new)😂 I never hooked up my trailer brakes and don't notice the difference. Am I wrong?

[@winddummy82]

Get on 6%, 6 mile hill and you might rethink that

[@diggerguy1642]

Yes you

[@TGORVCO]

Any items we missed? Thanks for the Comments!

[@fourwheelsandahighway]

Where can I get this list

[@edl617]

Starlink

[@chenwu9788]

And how much total cost?

[@migueralliart]

Sunblock Lotion... Add it to the list.

[@jeremyspecce]

HAHA! beat me to it!

[@iDesignToo]

shame on the manufacturers for not including many of these features in their designs

[@Vera-xu3xw]

Did your house come with everything you need?

[@SlipperyPete42069]

Vera 1957 houses aren’t sold by manufacturers.

[@J.Cameron.Stuart.Adams.]

Each category of RV has multiple price points. This not only accounts for quality, but for amenities, options and/or standard features. Depending on the manufacturer and/or dealership some of these items will be included as a starter kit, dealer or manufacturer installed add-ons, and/or optional equipment and features. Additionally, this is a small sample of the tens of thousands of products available to every RV owner. Like everything else we choose to buy, each RVer will choose which item or items they need or want. Adding items to your RV adds weight to the unit. I have an onboarding generator. Others opt to use this space for storage and may choose to buy a portable generator. If everything was standard, many smaller and/or budget RVs wouldn't have room or the weight rating necessary to carry additional cargo (clothing, food, pots, pans, dishes, items such as a bbq and furniture, inflatable water toys, etc, etc.. Every item adds weight.. My DRV ES Houston has a max rating of 24,000 pounds thanks to the triple axle and frame. This allows me not only the room, but cargo capacity to afford an onboard generator and heavier equipment like the granite countertops in the kitchen and both bathrooms. With three A/Cs and an all electric unit, aside from the Truma, I need the large generator to power the unit when I'm not plugged in and/or not enough solar power generation. New RVers quickly learn what they do and do not need. They also learn what brands they prefer. Another way to look at it is not all vehicle buyers choose a leather interior. Personal preference and our budget play a roll in all of our purchase decisions. Cheers!

[@skibbydogg]

Whoa! Cut back on your coffee intake! You are talking so fast I can't keep up!

[@testdriver3146]

"A brake controller is definitely something you are going to need" ... Yeah, right. That is as needed as a plastic flower in a pot.

[@jeremyspecce]

Huh?

[@Masterchief68a]

TestDriver until you’re trailer ends up in your back seat!

[@michiganwheels3326]

Very informative, but I would encourage you to slow down. It's a problem for me as well.

[@kccarrtheoregonhillbillyhi4803]

You absolutely lost me when you told me I have to use a pressure regulator when filling my water tank.... when you put water into your water tank it flows into a tank you don't need a pressure regulator when filling your tank

[@geoffmooregm]

He means for city water hookup at a full hookup campsite. Basically bypasses the fresh tank and pump. If your just filling the fresh tank then just let er rip and fill it as fast as possible.

[@HandiLuv]

He had very helpful information and suggestions. But he talk to got damn fast!!!! I had to keep rewinding to keep up with him. Please slow down in your future videos

[@edl617]

Biodegradable toilet paper

[@dubious6718]

Breath through your nose.. Sounded like he had been out running before filming this

[@TGORVCO]

We are in Colorado after all, and the altitude here is real. Breathing can be a struggle :-)

[@MsTemptation]

Slow your roll. I stopped watching because you were going through everything too darn fast. Sorry but I had to give you a thumbs down.😟👎

[@gary5831]

If your paying $1000 for a computer your playing WAY to much.

[@clydealspaugh8701]

Hi Gary S. I both agree and disagree with you. It depends upon the intended use of your computer. For general use, one should be able to find a computer for much less than $1000 with ease. But for certain genres of computer use, a higher end machine is highly desirable and those machines can easily and quickly top the $1000 mark. I'm thinking of serious online gaming and business users who are working with power/processor/memory hungry applications. Those frequently dealing with large spreadsheets, graphics heavy applications such as professional video editing software, and etc. will want their machine tailored to those tasks. These tasks can usually be handled by an off the shelf machine, but for business users, the purpose built computer can be a big savings in the long term.

[@jeremyspecce]

Good computers come with spell check, though!

[@raymondschneider5217]

Spell check ISN'T part of the computer; it would be included in a software package, e.g., MS word.

[@kevinrooney7954]

Sorry Gary, you're wrong. Maybe for basic web browsing, but for a serious gaming or work station rig $1000 isn't an unreasonable budget.

[@russellpottenger8584]

Gary S You’re missing the point. A surge protector is cheap insurance to protect electronics in your rig