joewo
Newbie RV’er
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Post by joewo on Feb 15, 2014 13:52:01 GMT -5
So I am not new to camping, but it has been a few years. Have a new 20 rbt to roll out in April. I need input on what kind of accessories to buy ? Don't want to buy something like a sewer line and then found out on here I should have bough this brand because it does...... You get it. Tell me yoru best ideas purchases that made life easy..
Thanks,
Joe
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wi1dbi11
Weekender RV’er
2010 Durango 2013 Chevy 2500
Posts: 64
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Post by wi1dbi11 on Feb 17, 2014 19:50:42 GMT -5
Welcome, to the KZ family and to the forum.
Oh wow, a clean slate..
If this RV is for weekends and short vacation trips that's one thing, Full timing is another. So assuming this is for part time and weekends here what I recomend. Look at the mid price range for sewer hose. Buy at least 15 to 20 feet. I have 20 feet. I like the lockable conncections. Go to a home improvement store and buy a couple of 10 foot pieces of plastic rain gutter and cut them down to 8 foot. I carry mine in the back of the truck, but I'll make some storage space under the RV this spring. You can now lay the sewer hose in it. Block it higher at the RV and in the middle where you slide the gutter together. Get a clear 90 degree connector with a wash out port to go on the end closest to the RV and the fittings and donut to go into the site's sewer connection. Until you figure out heights just take along some blocking or buy extra firewood to block the sewer gutter so your gray and black water runs down hill. Avoid dips where water can get trapped. If you can keep your hose from being drug over the ground it will last longer. For clean out and clean up, you'll need a box of latex gloves, a hose(not your potable water(white)one) . I like the one that expands and then shrinks. Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer.
20 feet of white fresh water hose. Buy a pressure regulator, a 90 degree elbow, a water filter with a extra carriage.
Camp in your driveway or close to home so you can get the things you'll want that you didn't pack. Be mimdfull of the weight that your are adding. Doesn't take long to put a 1000 pounds or so in it.
Oh, and while your dealer should give you a delivery inspection/walkaround/, take the time and read the manuals.
Above all enjoy it, It take some work, yes, but it is well worth it.
Stay tuned to this forum and you are invited to the rallys that are in the works. Michigan in late June and Tenn in October. Great people great times and alot of good info floating around.
Hope that helps, have more questions ask away.
Wi1dBi11
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Post by tbryson2 on Feb 21, 2014 23:25:59 GMT -5
wi1dbi11: you say you like the collapsable garden hose. In general I too think this is a good idea, but have read only poor reviews concerning them! Is your opinion that they are worth the $20 or so, and do they perform as expected?
Thanks,
TB
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wi1dbi11
Weekender RV’er
2010 Durango 2013 Chevy 2500
Posts: 64
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Post by wi1dbi11 on Feb 23, 2014 0:11:37 GMT -5
I use one for flushing out the sewer line only. I use a ball type shut off on the discharge end. I would not leave it out and with pressure in it. I watch where I lay it out just like the sewer hose so I avoid those pesky pin holes that come from dragging it across the ground.. Used the shortest one for several months or 5 to 6 times last year. Little hard to get back into package it comes in, but I like the compact size as it fits right into the plastic bin that I store all of my sewer connection, latex gloves, etc in. I think that if it failed/leaked, I more than likely get another one because of the compactness and light weight. I've seen people use one for their potable water into the trailers.. I wouldn't as I've seen the white water hose that is usually several plys thick swell due to temp change during the day. Also, I don't think they are made to hold consent pressure for long period, which might account for the poor reviews.
Just watch the water pressure at the campground..some are pretty high so I alway use a presure regulator at the spigot.
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Post by Bill Kitchen, Georgetown On.CA on Mar 2, 2014 17:41:41 GMT -5
Joewo,
I bought my first trailer last April and camped 60 nights in 6 months. Some of the most useful items I have found are; a brass garden hose splitter 4-in-one so you can share a connection with neighbors, 30 foot 30 Amp extension cord for sites not close to the water. white food grade potable water extension hose,in line back flow preventer valve to protect the sanitation of your plumbing, an in line hose filter for bacteria protection for drinking, trailer tongue lock for security, outside door mat to keep the grass off the floor, and expansion cargo rods (LIKE A CURTAIN ROD) which holds your dishes in the cupboard and food in the fridge from moving around when traveling.
Bill
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Post by katfish on Mar 9, 2014 16:05:51 GMT -5
We are on our 2nd KZ, an have been very happy with both. The first one we had for 7 yrs an now we have a 2012 Stone Ridge 36 UL. The only thing we have been unhappy with is the awnings. On our first one we had the cloth owning and never had a minutes worth of problems, now on the 2012 it has the vinyl or plastic material in white, no matter what you do u cannot keep it clean.. We have our RV under a cover, but that does not help either. I would have gladly paid for a better awning. Now it looks like it will cost me $1200 or more to get these replaced. If anyone has a suggestion or idea how to keep these things cleaned let me know.
Steve & Cathy
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Post by shortlance on Mar 9, 2014 17:07:29 GMT -5
We are on our 2nd KZ, an have been very happy with both. The first one we had for 7 yrs an now we have a 2012 Stone Ridge 36 UL. The only thing we have been unhappy with is the awnings. On our first one we had the cloth owning and never had a minutes worth of problems, now on the 2012 it has the vinyl or plastic material in white, no matter what you do u cannot keep it clean.. We have our RV under a cover, but that does not help either. I would have gladly paid for a better awning. Now it looks like it will cost me $1200 or more to get these replaced. If anyone has a suggestion or idea how to keep these things cleaned let me know. Steve & Cathy I use the long handle brush that I wash the RV with and scrub away while Sharon sprays it with the water hose at the same time. I get soaked and it does make a mess but it is the best way I found so far. Notice that I said it was the best way I found but didn't say it was a good way to do it-I think Sharon gets a kick out of hosing down a few times every year. |
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Post by katfish on Mar 9, 2014 17:56:31 GMT -5
Thane, that is the same way it is here, but I never had that problem with the other KZ. I know it is just the difference in the awning material. I have found too if it is not good and dry when u roll it up that it molds fast. I try to close everything up the night before we leave to stop this from happening... Thanks for the reply..
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Post by shortlance on Mar 9, 2014 19:22:34 GMT -5
The only other thing I can think of is when you have your awning out--don't look up!!  I tried that one on my wife and she just said that's a lazy mans solution. Come to think about it--maybe that is why I get so wet when she has the hose. Let me guess---that didn't help. |
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