Bought 1st TT today. NOBO 19.3. what tools and accessories do I need? (Pic attached)

[dj1100rt]

Couple more worthwhile items:

Until you invest in an EMS, hook this up to a 30amp to 15amp dogbone to test your power source: https://www.harborfreight.com/electr...+outlet+tester

Once in a while, test a couple places on your camper chassis when plugged in with something like this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-To...1SEN/100661787

You’re looking for any possible leaking voltage. Don’t want to step on a ‘hot’ set of steps with bare feet.

Beyond that: a wine corkscrew ;-)

[dj1100rt]

Two more recommendations: gorilla tape and cable ties. The ties are priced well at HFT.

[dj1100rt]

One more useful tip: for leveling blocks, I carry several 2x8 pieces of wood. In the event of a flat tire, stagger 3 of those blocks up against the good tire. Pull or back the good wheel up onto those. With 4 1/2” of lift, you’ll not have to pull out a jack.

Of course, this only works with tandem axles like yours and mine. Saved me from a lot of sweating, twice now.

[wdgpcfr]

People are going to give you all kinds of advice. Here is my two cents.

1. Get a real sewer hose
2. You need chocks and leveling blocks. I highly recommend Anderson levelers
3. Fresh water hose if the dealer didn't give you one
4. Get a jack and star lug wrench. I got a flat on my first distance tow. Thank God for good Samaritans.

Just about everything else is for convenience or comfort

[wgjr10]

Attend seminars at the trade shows for advice and information. Shop walmart, ebay and\or Amazon for as much of this stuff as you can. Get the most COMPLETE tool kit with a hammer that you can buy for probably around $100.00.

These recommendations are GREAT and accurate, but don't get overwhelmed. You will have plenty of time and opportunity to spend money.

[FiddleMusic]

Originally Posted by NRR

Wheel chocks if not provided by the dealer. You do not want it rolling away when you unhook from the TV.

This happens! I saw it myself at a campground a few years ago. The trailer only went about10 feet and then hit some trees. The owner forgot to chock the trailer tires before he unhitched.

[Goco]

Congratulations. You will really enjoy.

[tim-l]

Maintain tires at proper air pressure. Get a quality air pressure gauge.
Know what speed your tires are rated for and don’t exceed it. Get a good torque wrench and check lug nuts for proper torque before each trip on your RV and tow vehicle.

[mrmoose]

Sink wrench can be very useful!

[NDIrish]

Congrats. All of these posts are great suggestions. My suggestion is, once you get your basic stuff to tow the trailer and then pack it with stuff to camp and make meals, I suggest taking it camping somewhere close to home. Your driveway will work also. You will quickly figure out all of the stuff that you need and dont need.

When I got my first rv, I went overboard and bought a ton of stuff that I thought I needed. A good bit of that stuff I either returned after my first trip or it's still in the original package in my garage.

[waterlady]

First thing I bought when I got my first TT was a Progressive surge protector that has all the other scans on it. That saved my TT about 4 times with faulty electric posts at various campgrounds. Get a solar panel to charge your computer when boondocking. Make sure the roof has roof paint. Get a tire pressure monitor.
DONT SPEED. nothing over 60mph!

[Danattherock]

Thanks for the additional information, greatly appreciated.

Originally Posted by dj1100rt

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Once in a while, test a couple places on your camper chassis when plugged in with something like this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-To...1SEN/100661787

You’re looking for any possible leaking voltage. Don’t want to step on a ‘hot’ set of steps with bare feet

What would cause current to run through metal in the TT? I ordered a multimeter yesterday, mainly to check the two batteries. I have a voltmeter. Curious what I'm checking, regarding the chassis, hot steps, etc. Thanks


Dan

[NDIrish]

Reverse polarity would cause that. It's when the power st the campground is wired up backwards

[dj1100rt]

Originally Posted by Danattherock

Thanks for the additional information, greatly appreciated.




What would cause current to run through metal in the TT? I ordered a multimeter yesterday, mainly to check the two batteries. I have a voltmeter. Curious what I'm checking, regarding the chassis, hot steps, etc. Thanks


Dan

My previous camper was all aluminum. I concerned myself that the whole beast could conduct if conditions were right. Mostly it’s the power posts at many sites that raised my awareness. You’ll find many that feel so loose and poorly maintained (sometimes duct taped) they’ll make you wonder. BTW, Progressive EMS is a smart purchase. Had one hard wired in that camper. It saved me some grief during a couple brown-outs in the Keys.