RV Lifestyle

Nice to Have

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The following are not absolutely essential, but they are surely nice to have when needed.  Seriously consider these items, but watch your load weight!

bulletWand - For cleaning out your black water tank.  It does a great job and a few years down the road you'll be glad you used it.
bulletFolding Shovel - Self explanatory, and you'll need one some day.
bulletAxe - Again, self explanatory.
bulletSewer Hose Support - You can travel without one, but they help a lot when dumping.
bulletAwning Tie-Downs - Great for those slightly windy days.  In a storm, however, it's best to close up your awning.
bulletRegular Extension Cord - A 25-foot length of extension cord, rated at least 20-amp.  Use an appropriate gauge cord, at least a 12-guage.
bulletGarden Hose Mending Fittings - They are cheap and could come in handy.
bulletDuct Tape - Who doesn't use duct tape ?
bulletElectrician Tape - Another goodie when needed.
bulletBungee Cords - You can purchase a package that includes various sizes.
bulletAnother Flashlight - Or two, with extra batteries.
bulletTrash Can - For the interior, so you don't have to put things in a free-standing plastic bag.
bulletMore Tools - If you seriously consider this item, you are mechanically-inclined and won't need to be told what to include here.
bulletCo-Ax Cable - For Cable TV.  If you're carrying a TV in your RV, you'll need this to avoid renting a cable from the campground, for those sites that have cable TV hookups.
bulletTelephone and Telephone Wire - Some campgrounds have free local phone service, and it's nice to have a phone to call local attractions for more info, make reservations at a local eatery and these types of calls.  If you don't have a phone, you can always rent one from the campground.
bulletElectrical Tester - For those times when you need to check the campground electrical service. Remember, this is in the nice to have category.
bulletLubricating Oil - A can of WD-40 will do just fine.
bulletVacuum Cleaner - A small model, maybe even a 12-volt portable for those clean-up times.
bulletBroom and Dust Pan - Again, small and as portable as you can get.
bulletAnt Spray and Ant Traps - Because you will get ants at some point in your RVing experiences.
bulletSwiss Army Knife - Just a nice item to have when you really could use one.
bulletRope and/or String - For those emergencies when you need to tie up, or down, something at your site.
bulletCarpet or Fake Grass - to put down in front of the door; it really helps keep the area cleaner and also helps to keep from tracking all kinds of dirt into your RV.
bulletExtra Mirror - just like at home, both of you are going to need the bathroom mirror at the same time.  Consider this an "argument-saver".

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