My husband went to Camping World to pick up our new 2021 Coleman Lantern 17B, and during the orientation the Camping World guy showed him all the essentials he needed to buy to get it up and running. Even the Camping World employee told him not to buy it there, LOL. So here is a list of all the things we ordered on Amazon to get our camper functional for our first trip. This list is specific to our Lantern 17B, but most of these things are items you will need no matter what type of travel trailer you have. Happy Camping!
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- RV Sewer Hose Kit – This extra long kit came in reeeeally handy when we were in a pinch on our first trip and needed to connect from a distance – Camco 20′ (39742) RhinoFLEX 20-Foot RV Sewer Hose Kit, Swivel Transparent Elbow with 4-in-1 Dump Station Fitting-Storage Caps Included
- 15 to 30 Amp Converter – If you want to be able to plug your trailer into a regular outlet (like at home to charge it, cool fridge, etc) – Camco (55165) Heavy Duty RV Dogbone Electrical Adapter with Innovative 180 Degree Bend Design and Easy PowerGrip Handle – 15 Amp Male to 30 Amp Female, 12″
- Water Hose – Camco 50ft TastePURE Drinking Water Hose – Lead and BPA Free, Reinforced for Maximum Kink Resistance 1/2″Inner Diameter OR Camco 50ft Premium Drinking Water Hose – Lead Free and Anti-Kink Design OR Camco 35ft Premium Drinking Water Hose – Lead and BPA Free
- Water Flow Regulator – Valterra A01-1122VP RV Hi-Flow Water Regulator, Lead-Free Brass Hi-Flow Water Regulator for Camper, Trailer, RV Plumbing System, 50-55 psi
- Wheel Chocks – Two of these sets – MAXXHAUL 70472 Solid Rubber Heavy Duty Black Wheel Chock 2-Pack, 8″ x 4″ x 6″
- Spare Tire – Mounted Trailer Tire and Rim ST205/75R14 LRD 14X5.5 5-4.5 Silver Modular Wheel and cover – Classic Accessories Over Drive RV Universal Fit Spare Tire Cover, Wheels 26″ – 28″ Diameter, Black (Still looking for a mount that fits! Will update when I find one)
- Tire Pressure Gauge – Tire Pressure Gauge – (0-100 PSI) Heavy Duty
- Waste Digester and Odor Eliminator – Valterra – V23128 Pure Power Blue Waste Digester and Odor Eliminator – 128-Ounce Bottle
- Coupler Lock Combo – Reese Towpower 7014700 Tow ‘N Store Lock Kit
- Coupler Latch Lock – Master Lock Trailer Lock, Stainless Steel Adjustable Coupler Latch Lock, 2847DAT
- Hitch Ball Lube – Reese Towpower 58117 Hitch Ball Lube
- Keyless Entry Lock – not a necessity, but one of our keys broke immediately and this saved us worrying about losing the other and made it easy to come and go from the camper as we pleased, very easy to install –RVLock Key Fob and RH Compact Keyless Entry Keypad, RV/5th Wheel Lock Accessories or this one that is 100% metal and therefore higher security – Rv Keyless Entry Door Lock | 2021 RV Lock Keyless Entry
Tools to have on hand:
- Drill – DEWALT 20V MAX Impact Driver Kit, 1/4-Inch (DCF885C1)
- Bit Set – DEWALT Screwdriver Bit Set, Impact Ready, FlexTorq, 35-Piece
- Socket Adapter Set – Impact Grade Socket Wrench Adapter Extension Set Turns Power Drill Into High Speed Nut Driver
- Level – CRAFTSMAN Torpedo Level, 9-Inch