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06-29-2020, 09:31 AM
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Damon Owners Club
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Location: Clovis NM
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Newbie question
We have yet to go on our first trip in our new (to us) MH, and I'm curious what I need to have with us. I have the basics, like tank drain hose, fresh water hose, but I'm at a loss after that. Do I need pads or blocks for the leveling system? What small things did you find you needed, and didn't have? I don't want to get to our first RV park and find out that I really needed X and didn't have it. Thanks all in advance.
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2006 Damon Daybreak 3276 35'with 5 Star Tuner. 3 200 Amp Lithium batteries and 2000 watt PSW inverter/charger. 2013 Elantra on a Master Tow dolly.
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06-29-2020, 09:40 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Go to a Camping World and set up in the parking lot.
Anything you need will likely be in the store!
Happy Glamping.
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06-29-2020, 09:45 AM
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Country Coach Owners Club
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Location: Northern California
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Roadside towing/service insurance policy. We use Coach-net.
You do not describe your rig in your signature so cannot help much more than the above.
Highly recommend going to the closest RV park for a test run to learn what your needs are.
Always carry a credit card with a high limit.......
Have fun.
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1995 38' CC Magna #5280 **** Sold after 21 years of enjoyment.
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06-29-2020, 09:48 AM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
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Water pressure regulator
Sewer hose support (some campgrounds require them)
Utility water hose
Leveling blocks
Basic tools
Stepladder
EMS type AC protector
Minimum 20' of sewer hose with donut
Power cable extension
Sign up for roadside assistance
RV type GPS
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Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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06-29-2020, 10:07 AM
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Funny, I have my my info in my signature set up, don’t know why it’s not showing. 2006 Damon Daybreak 35’.
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06-29-2020, 10:08 AM
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Thanks. That’s good info. It looks like our first trip will be to our sons wedding out of state. It would be nice to be prepared
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2006 Damon Daybreak 3276 35'with 5 Star Tuner. 3 200 Amp Lithium batteries and 2000 watt PSW inverter/charger. 2013 Elantra on a Master Tow dolly.
Retired USAF
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06-29-2020, 10:08 AM
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Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Newbie question
Are you using the app or a browser?
App will not show signatures.
This is the browser view.
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06-29-2020, 10:17 AM
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A toad
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06-29-2020, 10:17 AM
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And there is no ‘camping world’ in my area.
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2006 Damon Daybreak 3276 35'with 5 Star Tuner. 3 200 Amp Lithium batteries and 2000 watt PSW inverter/charger. 2013 Elantra on a Master Tow dolly.
Retired USAF
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06-29-2020, 10:23 AM
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We have a 2013 Elantra we a planning to dolly on our master tow dolly. It’s all wired up with a kit from etrailer.
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2006 Damon Daybreak 3276 35'with 5 Star Tuner. 3 200 Amp Lithium batteries and 2000 watt PSW inverter/charger. 2013 Elantra on a Master Tow dolly.
Retired USAF
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06-29-2020, 10:24 AM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Do a dry run in your driveway. Assume the water hose and power outlet are within 30' and the sewer within 25' Do everything you would do when setting up camp and spend the weekend finding out what you need and don't have. Don't go in the house. By the end of the weekend you will have a good idea what you are missing.
A couple of the previously mentioned items you won't need at your home but may be required by the campground are a sewer donut and pads/blocks for under your leveling jacks.
Since you have a toad anything you miss can be acquired when you get there.
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Cummins ISC 350HP Allison 3000 6 speed
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06-29-2020, 10:27 AM
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That’s a great idea. Not sure we could do that tho, not enough space in our driveway. I’m sure we could try something like that.
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2006 Damon Daybreak 3276 35'with 5 Star Tuner. 3 200 Amp Lithium batteries and 2000 watt PSW inverter/charger. 2013 Elantra on a Master Tow dolly.
Retired USAF
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06-29-2020, 01:41 PM
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I too suggest a dry run, find a campground within a few miles of a 24 hour Wal-Mart, etc. and plan on making multiple trips to get things you forgot. I have owned my current coach for almost 4 years, and have spent somewhere around 200 nights in it, and I am still finding "essential" items I need to add, most recently it was a fly swatter.
p.s. 90%+ of the things you may need can be found in Wal-Mart, they usually have one aisle of RV supplies near the automotive department, also a number of the things you find you will need is not RV specific, ie can openers, bath mats, etc.
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2017 Jeep Cherokee Overland & 2007 Toyota Yaris TOADs with Even Brake,
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06-29-2020, 01:43 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HarryStone
And there is no ‘camping world’ in my area.
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OK, head to your local Pro Bass store.
504 N Prince St, Clovis, NM 88101
They have lots of camping supplies as well as usually allow overnight stays.
Happy Glamping.
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