Travel trailer must haves ?

[CAMPMEAT]

A/C.....

[Fl0und3rz]

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.

I have a Coleman Road Trip I am looking to make someone a deal on.  With grill, griddle, and stove inserts, and the Road Trip wheelie roller case.  If OP is not interested, I'll post it up in the classifieds.

[huntandjeep]

Alot of good info guys. Trailer already has electric tongue/  stabilizer jacks. Led lighting throughout.  Its equipped with an outdoor kitchen ( although we will probably use our camp chef 3 burner stove more). I've already thought about the fire extinguishers, carpet , leveling blocks and chocks. Thinking about a 3500w Honda or Briggs jenny for the A/C / microwave ( doubt we will use the microwave)  .  Maybe a portable solar panel to keep the batteries charged?
How should I keep the batteries charged when not in use ? Trickle charger / solar charger ?

Not sure which load distribution hitch the dealer is "throwing"  in . Tow vehicle is a 12 F350 long bed crew cab diesel

[Russ McDonald]

Tagging lots of good info. Solar panel has been a thought for my trailer too.  Got the Coleman grill, outside carpet, led lighting is good thought.  I keep my trailer plugged into an outlet from the garage when parked at home.  Oh yeah get a telescoping ladder to clean off the roof or you slide out if you have one.  Space safer for sure.

[RadSav]

Thinking about a 3500w Honda or Briggs jenny for the A/C / microwave ( doubt we will use the microwave). 

I think you will be surprised after a few days of hunting hard, how often you use the microwave.  Cooking good complete meals usually lasts only a few days before I'm too dang tired to think of cooking every night.  Though both myself and the wife hit the woods rather hard.  So maybe you'd be different.  I also stock the freezer with those Jimmy Deal breakfast meals and sandwiches - for those days you just can't get out of bed early.   3 minutes in the micro zap and you're good to go.

[Special T]

Maybe a portable solar panel to keep the batteries charged?
How should I keep the batteries charged when not in use ? Trickle charger / solar charger ?

Not sure which load distribution hitch the dealer is "throwing"  in . Tow vehicle is a 12 F350 long bed crew cab diesel

You wont even know that thing is back there!

I would say that one of those inexpensive harbor freight solar pannel would help tend the batteries

[huntandjeep]

  Oh yeah get a telescoping ladder to clean off the roof or you slide out if you have one.

The trailer already has a ladder mounted on the rear.
Going to have an awning installed over the slide.

[Wacenturion]

Alot of good info guys. Trailer already has electric tongue/  stabilizer jacks. Led lighting throughout.  Its equipped with an outdoor kitchen ( although we will probably use our camp chef 3 burner stove more). I've already thought about the fire extinguishers, carpet , leveling blocks and chocks. Thinking about a 3500w Honda or Briggs jenny for the A/C / microwave ( doubt we will use the microwave)  .  Maybe a portable solar panel to keep the batteries charged?
How should I keep the batteries charged when not in use ? Trickle charger / solar charger ?

Not sure which load distribution hitch the dealer is "throwing"  in . Tow vehicle is a 12 F350 long bed crew cab diesel

Buy this one.  Last year some of us here on the forum bought these at $299.99.  Right now he has them at $324.99.  A friend bought one last week.  No tax, free shipping and shipping is pretty fast....couple days to your door.  Dual fuel....gas or propane.  Used mine last week over in SE Washington when I was staying in my trailer on my property having gravel layed.  Was mid 90's both days.  Ran the air conditioner non stop most of the day.  Pretty darn quiet as well, electic start with key......you will not be disappointed, trust me.

FYI....this generator is $599.99 on Amazon.  Surge is 4850....runs at 3850

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DuroMax-XP4850EH-Hybrid-Portable-Dual-Fuel-Propane-Gas-Camping-RV-Generator-/171503114601?hash=item27ee61d969:g:J9MAAOSwqu9VSPfv

[Wacenturion]

The load distribution hitch keeps everything going down the road straight and safe irregardless of whatever level of power the tow vehicle has.  It's a safety thing as well.  No side to side swaying.

[Special T]

The load distribution hitch keeps everything going down the road straight and safe irregardless of whatever level of power the tow vehicle has.  It's a safety thing as well.  No side to side swaying.

While i agree they are great they really shine when the trailer weight is a lot more than the tow vehicle. If you dont have the load distribution bars just accelerate it ALWAYS takes the wobble out of the trailer. I know its kind of counter intuitive but it works.

[Mudman]

27ft TT pulled with 2500 cummins.  I bought weight distribution hitch after a year without and its $ well spent.  Truck did fine without it but much better with it.  Boondocking I bring 55gallon food grade water barrel with fresh h2o.  Plus I can refill later if needed without breaking camp.  Awning wind flap things work well if windy.  Dri Z a must when storing.  Spare tire jack drive up thingy.  Water pressure regulator.  Broom.  Golf cart Batts. and solar because battery life sucks.  Wish I had these. Extra fuses. Cord adapter for regular ext. cords.  Bleach wipes.  Black tank fresheners/deodorizers. Bug spray/swatter.  I run champion 3500w genny.  Works perfect, great on gas and cheap.

[olsy]

Extra fuses.

   I have had my Slideout fuse blow a couple times.

[Rick]

Property set up weight distribution and sway control is a no brainer.  I can't believe people tow without it.  It's not like you'll lose your man card if you use W/D with your big burly diesel truck.

Not to mention a lot of factory hitches aren't rated to carry the tongue weight of a decent sized trailer without the use of W/D.

[Encore 280]

Lawn chair rack on the back ladder.

[huntandjeep]

 What am I looking for in a genny ? Would this one do the job ? https://www.amazon.com/DuroStar-DS4000S-Starting-Portable-Generator/dp/B004918MO2?ie=UTF8&SubscriptionId=AKIAI33R7DM7RNAU5T2A&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B004918MO2&linkCode=as2&psc=1&tag=brgen-best-20