Shopping List for New RPod

Hard wired surge protector.

RV Assessory Checklist (items you need to buy, should buy, or just some that are nice to have)

Brake controller – Even if TV has towing package it probably lacks a break controller.  Tekumsa P2 is highly rated but more expensive.  The less expensive the unit the more it has to be in a fixed position (i.e. parallel to ground).  It comes with wires to splice into TV however most tow packages already have the female harness so only need to buy male harness for your vehicle (around $18) then no searching for the correct wires to splice into, and you can remove unit at will.  An internet search for your TV will let you know where to find the hitch.  On our Jeep Cherokee it was hidden away and we could not find it until we found a UTube video demonstration.

Other items

□             White water hose (for drinking water only) 25’ Camco $9.97

□             Garden water hose (for black water flush and all other washing)

□             Water filter with right angle

□             Water pressure regulator

                Y connector to attach two hoses to single water line

□             Oxy-Kem holding tank treatment.  Turn off vent fan when going to the bathroom.  Always wait until black tank is 2/3 full before emptying

□             Sewer hose 2 x 10’ is better than single 15 foot (Valterra D04-0275 newer version comes with clear elbow $50.50).  Reported to have less leaks than Camco model

□             Sewer elbow to connect to ground hole (comes with Valterra above)

□             Sewer elbow clear to connect to RV to see when water is clean Valterra T1026  $11.50 (also comes with Valterra above)

□             Sewer hose holder to keep hose slanted to ground Camco 43051 20’ $22.94

□             Disposable gloves for cleaning out holding tanks (or strong rubber gloves to re-use and save the

□             Tire leveling plastic with chock for under tires

□             Plastic pads for stabilizers (Do not use wood)

□             Lock for trailer hitch to prevent someone from stealing your RV when left alone unhooked

□             Leveling guides. One type goes on hitch and turns to tell you how many inches to raise RV. Other types stick to side walls.

□             Propane tank gauge.  May need to get second tank but try it first with one tank.

□             Bug and rodent screens – Spiders in furnace, refrigerator and hot water heater can do damage.  Need to get screens for all vents.  Camco 42154 for Dometic refrigerator Pack of 6 vents $15.88.  Camco 42141 furnace vent screen 2 Pack $10.86. Camco 42145 Large screen for water heater $16.00

□             Lawn mat (Do not use plastic grass – stays wet) use porous material made for RVing

□             Dust broom with pan

□             Lanterns and flashlight

□             Spare fuses

□             BBQ Grill –  can get propane now that 2017.5 RV has quick connector

□             Propane hose extension 10 foot Camco $21.26 (not the standard size 3/8”).  Wiil need a bunch of adapters to fit your grill.

□             Sticky mats to keep things on the counter

□             Wood dowels to keep windows closed and locked – so they do not open during drives

□             Expandable drapery rods to put in refrigerator to hold food in place

□             Oxygenics  BodySpa RV shower kit – white (Model ETL26781) Amazon $31.13.  Sends water at higher pressure thus using less water for a shower.  Great product reviews, really works. Made for RV

Replace mattress

-11” NuForm Quilted pillow top memory foam short queen 60 x 74 (RPOD  is 74”) RV size $258 price raised to $279 at Overstock.  Regular queen is 60 x 80

 

Add surge protection to RV

-Progressive industries EMS-PT30C Portable RV surge protector 30 AMP.  Comes with metal hook to be able to lock it onto the electric box so that it is not stolen.  $235.00.  This is better than just surge protection since it will also shut off current if it goes too low or is wired wrong.  Even better, get the hard wired version (HW30C same price) so no worries about getting stolen.  May need to have dealer install as it (around $200) involves cutting into electric lines.  Also has a low hum but to eliminate it people report using rubber spacers when attaching it to RV floor.

 

Add wind deflector on roof of tow vehicle.  Very controversial, at best it saves 10% or around 1 mpg

-Aeroplus by Purpleline $282 attaches to cross bar of roof rack (need to buy for $99 more)

-Aeroshield straps to door frame $366.  No roof rack required.   Does make ride more stable if wind is a problem bouncing car around

Winter cover – Cover for 179 fits the 180 as the doors are in the same place.  Classic Assessories PolyPro 3 Model 4 cover (part 80-197-17100-00) Amazon $151.  They also make a PermaPro model for $191.  Do not know what the difference is.

Allow an extra $250.00 and take those Chinese made tires off and replace with made in USA Goodyear Endurance. Don't have the luxury of a tandem axle when they fail and if you pull any long distance the peace of mind is worth it. I know it's hard to replace brand new tires and any tire if it hits a road object is subject to a blowout but it's the other issues on how they are made and quality control. First thing I did on my 2019 189 but the suggestion comes from dozens of years pulling boat trailers. Also your lugnuts are two pieces consider changing them out for 1 piece chrome solid lugnuts. Install a Fanmate by Maxxair cover over your bath vent fan so you can use it when it rains. Get a small voltage display meter that plugs into an outlet so you can check for low voltage. Check your tow vehicle jack for capacity and if it will fit under the POD a (scissors) jack of some type is probably what you will need. Receiver lock for your spare tire or bike mount.