1st time campers

[wilson3]

We have recently purchased our 1st camper. We are trying to purchase items for it through out the winter so we are ready in the spring. So my ? is, what are some of the things that you have found to be "must haves"? ex:can opener, first aid kit and so on

[janepete]

I find it helps to have a set of towels different from your home towels so after wash, you don't mix them in with the home towels (and forget to put them back on the camper). Bug spray, marshmallow sticks, a long lighter, toilet paper, a grill to put over a campfire if you cook that way, fuses, extra bulbs for exterior and interior lights, flashlight, fire extinguiser, propane/CO/smoke detectors, clean potable water hose, pressure regulator for water, stinky slinky, tire covers. I'm sure others will have more ideas.

[Mellow Yellow]

I found as I work in my own kitchen, I think if I am using an item I might need in the camper and, either buy one or see if I have an extra in the kitchen. Must haves are pot holders, oven glove, carrot peeler, glass dishes for microwave, steak knives, paring knives, various forks, spoons and serving spoons-slotted and regular, spatulas, hot mats, place mats, LOTS of dish towels!, assorted plastic left-over containers,mugs, as well as frying pans and various pots and pans. We were lucky that the former owner left many things, but we needed to supplement with our own to some extent. Don't forget various barbeque items if you will cook outside, lots of matches and a long lighter, and a table cloth and those things to keep in secured to the table. Folding chairs. Playing cards, a board game, magazines, paperbacks, puzzle books for rainy days. Since we went out a lot last summer, I kept extra prescription medications in the camper just in case I forgot them. Oh, extra pair of glasses, sunglasses, contact lens, etc. Gosh, I could go on and on !!!!!!!

[MACK C-85]

Basic Neccessities:

1. Wheel chocks and boards or lynx levelers for leveling/stabilizing the trailer.
2. Sewer hose, clear 45 deg. plastic connector so you can see what going on when draining, elbow for connecting to sewer/dump station.
3. White drinking water hose for hooking up to house/campground water spigot. Pressure regulator for keeping pressure on trailer < 40 psi when hooked up.
4. Tie-downs for awning.

and a whole lot more But, these are basic things you'll need to set up your home away from home.

Mack

[Jim-Bev-2363]

You might include a pen and paper to write down other things you find you need while camping.

[jim44646]

The one thing we found very helpful is a patio mat or indoor/outdoor carpet, we even used a large tarp for awhile. It provides a clean area in front of the door. Saves allot of dirt from being tracked in.

[Poppy & Nana]

Originally Posted by wilson3

so my ? Is, what are some of the things that you have found to be "must haves"?

beer

[wilson3]

Thanks for all the ideas. We had thought of some and others had never crossed our minds. You all are very helpful!

[Poppy & Nana]

try this list - this is my inside the TT list - it does not include Leo's outside the TT list.............unfortunately it was in excel and not in the order it should be in......but you can get the idea.


Towels, clock radio, Grill, Chips, Dishes, batteries, Crock Pot, Pretzles, Platter, Paper cups, walkie talkies, Pots & Pans, crackers, Mugs x 4, razor/blades, dirt devil, Strainer, granolia bars
Glasses, hair brushes/combs, DVD player, Steamer , tooth brushes/paste , TV/Container w/wires . waste basket bags, candle, Garbage Bags, Koozies, hair dryer, Aluminum Foil, Bowls
tums, Sunline Manual, Cards, Saran Wrap, Storage Bowels
hair spray/gel, Camera, binolculars, Baggies x3, Storage containers, hair bands/clips/etc, measuring cup, Q-tipps, Suntan Lotion, shot glasses, Deod~ L&K, Bug spray, Pitcher, Perfume/Cologne, Umbrella,Coffe maker, Corn, Tylenol, Blender, String Beans, Bug-Spray, Baked Beans, level, Baby Powder, Saukeraut, Sissors/nail file/clippers, Paper plates,Speg Sauce
knifes, forks, spoons, Band Aids, plastic plates,Pasta , can opener
Peroxide, bowels,Pickles, bottle opener, Pocket 1st aid, napkins
Red Cabbage, Thermometer, tub with plastic forks & spoons
Eye drops , Peanut Butter, wine opener, Shampoo (Blue)
Jelly, paring knife, Body Wash( pink) , knifes, Chilli, potato peeler
Soap, Large glasses, syrup,Hand/Body cream, On Rocks glasses
Olive Oil, Hand Sanitizer,Rice-Roni,Serving spoons,Benadryl, Pasta Roni, Large forks, Skin so Soft, Quick Bread, spatulas
Spices, Lamisil, Tea bags,Table cloth,Ambosol,Salt/Pepper, Floss
Oatmeal dish wash rag, Baby Wipes, Hot Coco, detergent, denture tabs, Pancake Mix, brillo pads, Mashed Potatos, matches
Face cream, Auto lighter,Paper towels,sponge,Potti chemicals,pot holders, cleaning supplies, Booze,Cutting Board, Tea Pot

[Wannabes]

Originally Posted by Poppy & Nana

beer

YES!! We need to go camping with you!
And, single-malt whisky, too.

[Poppy & Nana]

Originally Posted by wannabes

yes!! We need to go camping with you!
And, single-malt whisky, too.

:-d:-d:-d ))))

can't get the big smiley to show up

[OhhWell]

Can opener!

Screwdriver and pliers isn't as convenient as you would think....