SHOP ALL THE CAMPER THINGS

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NEW CAMPER ESSENTIALS

  1. 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
  2. 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″
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Wheel Chocks – Two of these sets – MAXXHAUL 70472 Solid Rubber Heavy Duty Black Wheel Chock 2-Pack, 8″ x 4″ x 6″
  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)
  7. Tire Pressure Gauge – Tire Pressure Gauge – (0-100 PSI) Heavy Duty
  8. Waste Digester and Odor Eliminator – Valterra – V23128 Pure Power Blue Waste Digester and Odor Eliminator – 128-Ounce Bottle
  9. Coupler Lock Combo – Reese Towpower 7014700 Tow ‘N Store Lock Kit
  10. Coupler Latch Lock – Master Lock Trailer Lock, Stainless Steel Adjustable Coupler Latch Lock, 2847DAT
  11. Hitch Ball Lube – Reese Towpower 58117 Hitch Ball Lube
  12. 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:

  1. Drill – DEWALT 20V MAX Impact Driver Kit, 1/4-Inch (DCF885C1)
  2. Bit Set – DEWALT Screwdriver Bit Set, Impact Ready, FlexTorq, 35-Piece 
  3. Socket Adapter Set – Impact Grade Socket Wrench Adapter Extension Set Turns Power Drill Into High Speed Nut Driver
  4. Level – CRAFTSMAN Torpedo Level, 9-Inch

POPULAR UPGRADES

  • CAULK SHOWER – this is one of the first projects we did, as Coleman didn’t do the greatest job making sure the shower was well sealed. Easy DIY, all you need is a caulk gun, caulk, and painter’s tape. Before my husband caulked, he took the panel off and looked inside to make sure there were no leaks that needed to be dried before he caulked.

STORAGE AND DECOR

Coleman Lantern 17B Interior Measurements
  • Shelf above bed – 92.5″ long x 10″ deep x 6.5″ to where ceiling starts to slant

We have the DECOMOMO storage bins below, make sure to select “Small 6 pack”.  They also fit nicely in the overhead bins.  I’ve linked some other options that I found that should fit on the shelf according to the listed product dimensions.

  • Short Queen bed – 60″x75″

We have the Zinus 6 Inch Gel Infused Green Tea mattress listed below, but since it goes in and out of stock I also linked some other highly rated options from Amazon.  We also have and love these RV Queen Sheets!

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  • Shelf to door frame – 32″  (our 32″ TV fits great)

We also find it helpful to have a DVD player for the kids to watch movies at night since the wifi at many campgrounds is not always ideal.

  • Nook at foot of queen bed – 42″ x 20″, 20.25″ from floor to nook, 54″ to ceiling
  • In front of nook on floor (to right of front door) – 20.25″ tall, 20.5″ wide, 15.5″ deep (17″ wide from fire extinguisher)

The “laundry baskets” below fit perfect on that area 3 across.  They also fit in the under queen storage.

We have these Sterilite drawers (set of 2) for the nook at the foot of the bed and they are very easy to toss on the bed for travel and can be turned forward or to the side.  I hide my stick vacuum behind them for easy access when we’re camping (stores under dinette bench during travel).  I have also seen others use a fabric cube storage solution like the one linked below in that space.

  • Entry area – 19″ x 36″
  • Side cabinet – 16.5″D x 15″W x 25.25″ T (opening) – 5.5L Sterilite trash can fits perfect in here with room next to it for other things (including this First Aid kit!)  We also have a paper towel holder mounted above this cabinet (tip learned the hard way – put a small block of wood behind where you are installing paper towel holder so the screws have something to grip to), but I’ve seen a few people add a drawer to this space!
  • Not a measurement, but a keyless RV lock is a game changer!
  • I’ve also seen people install a two step entry like the one linked below.
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  • Counter space to left of sink – 18.5″ x 24″
  • Stove – 18.5″ x 13.5″
  • Wood panel right of stove (side of fridge) – 24″W x 27″ to bottom of cabinet
  • STOVE COVER LINK (pop off stove knobs for it to fit) – https://amzn.to/3AuPtSB

These are perfect for hanging things without putting holes in the walls!  And we have this cute scratch off map hung up in our camper to track the places we’ve been.

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  • Upper cabinets over sink – 12″D x 9.5″ T to lip, 11″ inside x 48″ across both inside

Have not tried this yet, but have seen many people add these gas struts to the cabinets.

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  • Nook over fireplace – 28″W x 1.5″D x 7″T
  • Drawers (2) – 15.25″ x 11.25″ 2.9″
  • Floor space – 26″ W x 112″ L
  • Bunk bed size – 72″ x 29″

I used twin size sheets and these sheet clips below.  There are also options for “cot size” sheets that fit perfectly but are a little more expensive than my $9 Target twin sheets.

I also got the queen mattress topper linked below, and traced it and cut it for the bunks.  It’s almost exactly half a queen.

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  • Under bottom bunk – 14″ x 40″ x 27″
  • R Wall of bottom bunk – 41″ W x 29″ T
  • Wall space to R of bunk (opposite dinette) – 12″
  • Bottom bunk – 16″ from floor
  • Floor to top bunk – 45.25″
  • Bottom bunk to top bunk – 29.25″
  • Dinette bottom cushion – 40.5″ x 21.5″ x 4″
  • Dinette top cushion – 40.5″ x 13.5″ x 4″
  • Table – 29″ x 39.5″
  • Total dinette dimensions for bed – 70″ x 40.5″
  • Wall over dinette cushion to to bunk – 19.5″ x 42.25″

**The standard Graco Pack N Play fits in-between the dinette benches!***

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  • Cabinet over dinette – 12″D x 12″ T (14″ inside) x 36″W
  • Either side of window – 21.5″
  • Top of window to table – 25.5″
  • Valence – 30″W x 3.5″ D x 5″T

**We have popped out that piece on the left for easier access to that storage space, and an 11″ storage cube basket fits perfectly there.

  • Inside of fridge – 10.5″ deep x 14.75″ W
  • Freezer – 10″ x 14″ x 3.5″
  • Fridge Drawer – 4.5″ x 14″ x 6.25″
  • Outside front door – We have the blue/green 6×9 mat below and it works great, and it folds up really small and takes up very little room in the outside storage compartment.  Here are some other highly rated mats on Amazon as well.
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Bathroom

  • Floor in front of toilet – 36″ W x 18.5″
  • Shower wall to wall – 36.5″W 
  • Floor to shower curtain rod – 71″
  • Floor to ceiling – 75″
  • Inside shower – 23.75″ x 35.5″
  • Left shower wall – 36″
  • Back wall whole bathroom – 60.5″
  • Right wall – 36″
  • Little wall left of door – 7″
  • Over toilet – 33″ W x 57″ T
  • Toilet to wall on Right – 11″
  • Left of toilet to shower – 10.5″
  • Bathroom door – 21.75″ x 71″

**Be extra mindful of the weight of any storage solution you choose for the bathroom!  The lighter the better!**

We have and love these microfiber towels since we are a family of 5 and have everyone’s towels to hang up to dry!  We use this pop up hamper for our laundry and keep it in the corner by the toilet or in the shower.

Please let me know if I am missing anything you need and I am happy to add it to the list! 

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