Big E's List Of Recommended Camping Stuff

Very cool. I was recently thinking of adding a list of purchases to my mod list, but not counting them as anything in the mod count.

Nice starting list.  reminds me i need a tps system, victron and grill...

I never even thought to look at non "rv" toilet paper.  I might have to give that one a go.

I have the dominator hose as well (only 1 10' section though) and like it.  never tried the camco rhinoflex.

for our blue tank stuff we found some drop-ins, basically packets of concentrated stuff similar to the ones for washing machines or dish washers.  it's more $ per dose but takes up less space and no need to measure.  Got it at Walmart locally, i think this might be it.  https://www.walmart.com/ip/Cam...ge-Drop-Ins/14504340

I'm really torn on the grill.  We had an R-Pod before the Lance and it had one that worked "ok".  it was super convenient but sometimes where the camper was and where the table was weren't all that close together so I'm not sure if I want one that connects directly to the trailer or something free standing like the weber q1200 that I can move around more.  it would mean having to carry a second tank but it would be more flexible in use.

I'm searching for a good outdoor mat that covers both the doors on my 2185.  leaning towards this but it's kinda pricey.   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T...coliid=IQSHCFR2VBI4R

Kent Smith posted:

Very cool. I was recently thinking of adding a list of purchases to my mod list, but not counting them as anything in the mod count.

Don't you already have some on your list?

• Water: City Filter - Completed
• Water: Filler Tube - Completed

etc.

cool.  i have green text now.  so easily amused at 12:05am...

Great list, Erick! We have the bake sheet and love it. We found by adding 12"x15" pizza stone under it while in the oven, it works even better. I will have to check WalMart on the TP.  I trust your testing. 

Erick, great post, thanks for sharing. The only thing I would add is a comfortable chair, a steak for the BBQ, and a beer or three.

Good list. We have a Webber that we love and I have a hose that goes directly to the propane tank so no need to modify the regulator. I will have to check out the TP.

Hi Erick,

Great idea for this "basics" list.  The air bake sheets work well for those home bakers, too.

One question about the leveling blocks.  I have one 10-pack of the Lynx levelers.  I do not recall seeing anything about the cap blocks.  Why and when do you use that block?

Thanks.

Good list Erick. One item that stays in the front pass-thru storage cab is our fold up picnic table. I've had it since 1982 and it's still in service even though it has the "made in China" emblem. It's a "must have" for boondock camping.

Nutman posted:

Erick, great post, thanks for sharing. The only thing I would add is a comfortable chair, a steak for the BBQ, and a beer or three.

I would add:

Chairs (as Nutman--Larry) alluded to:

And with the latter, one needs an ottoman:

A propane fire pit for this times where open fires are prohibited as discussed in a recent thread:

Along with my water hose, I take a garden hose for a black tank spritzer.

I also take this "Y" connector and hook both hoses to it so I can easily add water to our black tank:

I have a bunch of hose washers. For some reason I had several fall out early in our camping career. Since buying 10, I've lost none. 

Water regulator:

And of course, a water filter. We use the following. I thought about going more elaborate, but we use bottled water to drink out of anyway, so the following are sufficient.

Always take our Krueg. It's easier than making a pot and makes great coffee. When we plan on boon docking, we take a tea pot and thermal coffee pot like below.

And I always take my set of tools. No picture for that.

Nutman posted:

Erick, great post, thanks for sharing. The only thing I would add is a comfortable chair, a steak for the BBQ, and a beer or three.

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Great list Erick...I only have room for one pack of lynxs....want to get some caps....I have not cracked any but I have damaged some using them on large stoned site in State forest that had my camper tilted hard on a side hill...but I have had them since my first 5er and they have served me well....going to get another set to replace the damaged ones, and then carry some extras with the caps if I can get them shoved in somewhere..... 

I'd add an inflater. Giles and I both have an18V battery operated one that I love for its portability and digital setting capability. I also pack an 18V trouble light - small, portable, and has built in stand. Also it operates off normal house current. Finally I carry disposable rubber gloves. The best I've found are nitrile heavy duty black rubber. A ten pac costs about five dollars at HD.  

Leemom3 posted:

Hi Erick,

Great idea for this "basics" list.  The air bake sheets work well for those home bakers, too.

One question about the leveling blocks.  I have one 10-pack of the Lynx levelers.  I do not recall seeing anything about the cap blocks.  Why and when do you use that block?

Thanks.

Hi Lee Ann.  The cap blocks are just a nice addition to the Lynx Levelers.  They provide a flat surface for the tire to rest on instead of the 4 raised lego bumps......

Here is the Amazon link for your shopping convenience........

https://www.amazon.com/Tri-Lyn...eywords=tri+lynx+cap

Big E posted:

Leemom3 posted:

Hi Erick,

Great idea for this "basics" list.  The air bake sheets work well for those home bakers, too.

One question about the leveling blocks.  I have one 10-pack of the Lynx levelers.  I do not recall seeing anything about the cap blocks.  Why and when do you use that block?

Thanks.

Hi Lee Ann.  The cap blocks are just a nice addition to the Lynx Levelers.  They provide a flat surface for the tire to rest on instead of the 4 raised lego bumps......

Here is the Amazon link for your shopping convenience........

https://www.amazon.com/Tri-Lyn...eywords=tri+lynx+cap

The Amazon cart is filling up again. You might want to ask them about a commission! Thanks.

BigE, Thanks for lego block caps link. I have been using my set(2) for 20 plus years and often wondered if a cap was made. Now I know and ordered a set for our next trip.

Happy Camping 

I use Lynx blocks for my tongue and the stabilizers as well as leveling the trailer, so I have 3 sets plus the caps.  The caps are useful for adding a half inch of height, and I've sometimes needed to go 3 blocks high to get level, and I've usually made a ramp up and a level parking surface for both wheels.  It takes more blocks, but it seems easier to me.  I also have the Lynx chocks that work with the blocks.

Got them from Amazon, the Lynx system seems better than the yellow ones I've seen at Camping World.

....Ask Bob R how long a set of CW blocks last......

Mike and Sue posted:

I'd add an inflater. Giles and I both have an18V battery operated one that I love for its portability and digital setting capability. I also pack an 18V trouble light - small, portable, and has built in stand. Also it operates off normal house current. Finally I carry disposable rubber gloves. The best I've found are nitrile heavy duty black rubber. A ten pac costs about five dollars at HD.  

I bought some of them gloves they where all the same....no pairs.....!

One hand fits all.......