New New Rpod 178 owner from So. Oregon

Don't forget flashlights, battery operated lanterns, and maybe a "headlight"--one of those flashlight-like devices that faster around your head with elastic straps. Those guys are great when you're doing something in the dark and you need both hands to do it. Strike-anywhere matches come in useful in a lot of circumstances. If you're concerned about the possibility of the head getting wet and disintegrating, just dip the head in a bit of melted wax. Parachute cord (AKA 550 cord) is useful for anything from hanging up wet/dirty clothes to securing items in your storage area to keep them from bumping around. Don't forget your corkscrew and Leatherman/Swiss Army Knife. Happy camping!

We just bought ours two weeks ago.  Took it to the local campground (15 minutes from home) and it was a great way to get familiar with the trailer.  Keep a note pad and make a list of items as you are setting it up - I made on list for things to pick up from the house and things to purchase.  Puck podders mentioned most of the outside essentials.  We used bins under the seating area for supplies like paper towels, kleenex, 1 ply rv toliet paper, extra fire starter, drill for stabilizers, wd40, bungie cords, etc.  A three step ladder is very helpful.  Also took the hint from other posts and bought a 15x21 cutting board.  My husband is adding "legs" to place this over the stove to make it usable space when not cooking.

Great suggestion!  We will be picking up our 178 tomorrow and have our 1st trip planned close to home at a local campsite.  We are excited to try this new type of camping!

Thanks,

Jeff

We picked up our 178 a couple weeks ago. Not sure what you have with yours but this is what I purchased. White fresh water hose, pressure valve for hose, extra power cable, levelling blocks, sewage dumping kit, hose for black tank flushing, adapter to go from electrical hookup to 110v for home connection and a few cans of beer! May have left something out but this is a start.. Driveway camped first. Two road trips with the third starting Monday for a few days in Algonquin Park. Love the R Pod

Welcome. I always suggest visiting "camp driveway" for a night, so you can hop back in the house for anything you've forgotten.