Travel trailer must haves ?

[huntandjeep]

 As of yesterday our tent camping days are over. Bought a 2017 25' Jayco White hawk. This being our first trailer what are the necessary things I need to pick up for it ? I'm talking things to make setup easy.

[Special T]

A roll of outdoor carpet 6-8x8-10 to put down in front of the door so you dont track in as much crap.

[vandeman17]

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[brush hunter]

Some 2x6's for the jacks and tongue extras for under the tires to level from side to side, and some of those stick on levels.
If your having your wife help you'll need a bottle of whiskey too! I know I do.

[Special T]

Some 2x6's for the jacks and tongue extras for under the tires to level from side to side, and some of those stick on levels.
If your having your wife help you'll need a bottle of whiskey too! I know I do.

If you have not done so already you need to teach you wife, kids etc backup sign language.  I have been the spotter for many people and never discussed what signs mean and everyone has understood the directions. Also instructing Said Helpers where to/not to stand and eye/mirror contact. This will be time well spent. 

[Antlershed]

Leveling blocks
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00480BWCI?pc_redir=T1

BAL Wheel Chocks
http://norcoind.com/bal/products/consumer/chocks/chocks.shtml

[fastdam]

A portable hot tub and a generator.

[Igor]

Not sure what your hitch set-up is, but you really should have a Weight Distribution Hitch like this one:

http://www.curtmfg.com/part/17052

[KFhunter]

Coleman roadtrip grill BBQ with adapter hose to fit your RV. Don't forget the full size griddle and a couple add on's for that grill. 
I have the big heavy camp chef setup and my buddy we RV with always whips out the coleman roadtrip and my camp chef sits in the back of the truck.
I like to keep all the cooking outside of the trailer, less grease and crud buildup in the camper interior.

folding table, usually sits in the truck bed because it's wide and bulky, but could also slide it in the camper but I like to get in the camper easily so I try to keep hallways clear when travelling.


generator setup, almost mandatory with newer trailers, the battery will be dead in a 1.3 days or 5 hours with kids 

[KFhunter]

Not sure what your hitch set-up is, but you really should have a Weight Distribution Hitch like this one:

http://www.curtmfg.com/part/17052

I pull a heavier trailer than the jayhawk and don't use it, tows extremely well without it.  Ram 2500 CTD   

It depends on the OP's pull vehicle and how well it's setup trailer/truck.  A weight distribution hitch could be money not well spent.  I consider that an up-sell item, handy for some unnoticeable for others.

[blindluck]

Honda 2000 generator

[TVHunts]

Cordless drill and socket for lowering and raising your leveling jacks

Tongue jack if it didn't come with it

[RadSav]

Most travel trailers just don't have enough water capacity for women.  Add larger water and grey tank if you will have women frequently.

Two Honda 2000 or one Honda 3500 generator.  And a LONG HD extension cord.  A fold-up dog house is nice to keep your generator out of the weather.

Those wicker or plastic Dixie Plate holders.  No one wants to scrub dishes while camping.  3X more Solo Red cups than you think you are going to need.

Weber portable grill.  Forget about the cheap Wal-Mart specials.  Get one good Weber and forget about needing to replace it every year.

Good, high quality non-stick frywear.  Again, no one wants to scrub dishes while camping.  Wipe with paper towel and your done!

Extra bulbs for porch light.  Maybe two!

Battery powered vent fan for bathroom.  Nothing worse than someone with stomach issues keeping the whole family out in the rain.

About 20 extra lighters.  Even at that you'll probably never be able to find one when you need it.

Forget the $9.99 back breaker Wal-Mart special camp chairs.  Buy good quality captains chairs or the superior Browning Camp Chair.  You'll be happy you did and you'll feel better when you get back to work.

Fire Extinguishers!!!  Costco sells them in bundles.  Should have at least three IMO.

Small air compressor capable of running on generator power.  Needs to be able to bring tires to 80 psi.

A nice serious shovel that has a permanent home in the trailer!!

Aluminum foil if you plan to use the oven.  Again, no one wants to scrub dishes while camping.

Some sort of container for putting stinky trash bags on the ride home.  Just throwing garbage bags in the back of the truck doesn't work.  They will blow out and you'll spend a day picking up trash along the road.  And you don't want to put them in the trailer for the ride home...nasty!!

[Quackwhacker]

Switch out all lights to LED if it doesn't have them already. Batteries will last much longer.

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[muzbuster]

Electric tongue jack!