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Top Ten Most Useful Things


Full-Timers:  If you were to make a list of the top ten most useful items in your RV, what would they be?  



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Tool chest, wine, plastic storage bins, Progressive surge protector, silicone rescue tape, gps, spouse or something similar, did I mention wine?, a good road side assistance program, compressor, and of course the all important sense of humor.
You will need the last one often.



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Thanks. :)


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# 1 - spouse with a good sense of humor
# 2 - credit card with a large available credit line to cover surprises!
# 3 - duct tape to hold surprises together until #2 can be used to correct the surprise
# 4 - storage bins that hold a case of wine
# 5 - multimeter. This is a MUST HAVE even if you don't like wine.
# 6 - good gps, nice to have one that gives traffic updates near big cities
# 7 - back up monitor
# 8 - smart phone with good RVing apps
# 9 - hoses/cables in a variety of lengths
#10- ability to forgive yourself/spouse for not thinking of everything


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1- Loving spouse
2- Wine
3- Love of the outdoors
4- Rum
5- Ability to enjoy the small things in life
6- LED flashlight
7- Loving communicating spouse
8- Sense of Humor
9- Vodka
10- For everything else, there's MasterCard

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1. Freedom
2. Patio Awning
3. BBQ Grill
4. Satellite TV
5. Air Conditioner
6. Microwave/Convection Oven
7. This www.homedepot.com/p/Brondell-Dual-Temperature-Bidet-Attachment-in-White-FSW-20/203357953
8. Duct Tape
9. 18v Combo Power Tool Kit (Drill, Circular Saw, Light, Recipricating saw...etc)
10. My DW I guess she should be number one

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My husband - I can't do anything around here without him!

Seriously, ditto to almost everything else folks have listed.

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1. Partner with a sense of humor
2. Surge voltage protector
3. Magma stacking cookware
4. Splendide washer/dryer combo
5. IPad
6. Books
7. Dyson slimline sweeper
8. Blue Ray player and movies
9. High quality cotton sheets
10. 2 good chairs and a rug for outside

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I would have to ditto what many others have said (especially Lee and Trace since we have traded many ideas between us and a few others....)

1) Dyson slimline sweeper....(I started off with a small dirt devil canister...swore I wouldn't pay the price of the dyson, but convenience is fantastic and works great. I am amazed every time I vacuum...which is frequently because it's soooo easy!!)
2) Cell phone booster - We wouldn't have had any reception all summer without it!
3) Induction cooktop - Very rarely use our propane stove
4) Velvet cascading hangers - they are thin and allow us to store 4 items off of one hanger!!
5) Washer and Dryer - love the convenience
6) Portable gas grill....
7) Magna stacking cookware (uses small amount of storage space)
From the guy side:
8) Telescoping ladder
9) DC multimeter
10) Flash light head lamp (looks a little ridiculous...but very useful for cooking and dog walks in the dark!!)

Oh...and can't forget....
11) My telescopic marshmallow toaster!! (thanks Bill!!)

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Wow! Great ideas everyone! Thanks! :)


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These are great! Especially the sense of humor comments. Our new to us rig does not have a Splendid and that is the next addition since the "smart TV" has just been installed!



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Mitch (quivers with Excitement)
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My husband - I can't do anything around here without him!

Seriously, ditto to almost everything else folks have listed.


 

Aw Shucks.   And to think I get to sleep with her EVERY night! What a great world!



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1) Bourbon
2) Duct Tape
3) Gorilla Glue
4) Bourbon (waiting on glue to dry while being held with the duct tape)
5) Multimeter
6) Gas Grill
7) LED Flashlights (headlamp and hand helds)
8) Broom / Dust Pan
9) Stackable Pans
10) Electric Skillet

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I am sure my husband list would look a bit different ;)

1. My Family

2. One of those million dollar RV's

3. Unlimited credit card that doesn't have to be repaid

4. Smart Phone

5. Unlimited internet

6. Laptop

7. TV

8. Collapsible outdoor furniture

9. Latex mattress

10. Tankless water heater



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I'd take just #3, the rest would follow naturally.biggrin



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I agree with the above lists - especially the following:

1) a most awesome spouse (sorry ladies - Bill is already taken!)

2) RUM! Bill would say BEER

3) dyson stick vacuum

4) stuff to make it feel like "home" such as pics of the kids/family, decorative pillows and rug, outside flag, chimes, etc

5) tools - including portable air compressor

6) tablecloth for picnic table and the clip thingys to hold it on

7) some type of water filter - either a whole house kind or at the least a Brita type

8) Wine

9) laptop/ smart phones

10) did I mention a great spouse? Oh - I did - but he is worth mentioning twice!

I'm sure there is more but between everyone's suggestions I think you get the idea

p.s. Bill says you are very welcome Cori!

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Myl list.... 

1.  Husband / Captain of our home on wheels

2.  Feathered kids

3.  Washer / Dryer

4. Large Water tanks with Oasis hot water

5. Appliances :  Food Steamer, induction Cooktop, Breville oven

6. bathroom

7. Dark Bedroom for when I don't want light

8. Water Filter System

9. Electronic devices

10. Serenity

 

Husbands list...

1. Me

2. Babies (feathered kids)

3. Indoor plumbing /Bathroom

4. Trailer with tools

5. Satelite dishes

6.Zoned heat and A/C

7. Water filtration unit

8. King size bed

9.Oasis system for continuous hot water

10. How easy it is to drive.



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1. A sense of humor

2. My 3 cats

3. An up-to-date extended warranty

4. Smartphone

5. A GOOD GPS

6. Wine / coffee

7. Dyson cordless pet vacuum

8. A full gas tank 

9. Tools

10. A sense of humor

 

Not necessarily in this order.  I am sure there are more important things but I need another cup of coffee.



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One item not mentioned yet that we found REALLY handy: The awning rod.

It can:

1. Take in and out the awning.

2. When marked: It can measure the clearance needed for slides when parking.

3. Retrieve items (grocery bags) that have slid forward out of reach in the truck bed.

4. Unclog a toilet.

5. Help reach unreachable items everywhere.

6. Sweep under the side (inside) to retrieve small items located there.

7. Reach for an item under the camper.

It truly is "the best thing since sliced bread."

(We actually have two!!)





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I was noticing just how many of these posts included wine as one of the 10 most useful things. Good job!

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Dog Folks wrote:

One item not mentioned yet that we found REALLY handy: The awning rod.





 Also use it as a "Back Scratcher" too.

I have two also. I find mine real handy to reach under the coach to place and remove the plank board that I position under my levelers. My hydraulic levelers  are (2)two at the rear and (1)one on the front in the center. The back ones I could reach by hand if I had to but the front is impossible.



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ChefMom wrote:

I was noticing just how many of these posts included wine as one of the 10 most useful things. Good job!


 Must be a bunch of "Wine O's"................Hahaha



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Dog Folks wrote:

One item not mentioned yet that we found REALLY handy: The awning rod.

It can:

1. Take in and out the awning.

2. When marked: It can measure the clearance needed for slides when parking.

3. Retrieve items (grocery bags) that have slid forward out of reach in the truck bed.

4. Unclog a toilet.

5. Help reach unreachable items everywhere.

6. Sweep under the side (inside) to retrieve small items located there.

7. Reach for an item under the camper.

It truly is "the best thing since sliced bread."

(We actually have two!!)




 Good to know you have two DF's.    Hopefully one is dedicated purely for No 4 on your list (LOL).



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Yuck on the #4........

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TRAILERKING wrote:

Yuck on the #4........


 Are you poo pooing number 4?biggrinbiggrin  I thought the the whole list of uses for just one item was rather inventive.  Though I'd agree with Someday on a dedicated one for clearing #2s from number 4.biggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrin just a little potty humor. Sorry, couldn't resist.



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I loved reading everyone's responses here!!!

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Our top ten:

1. X-Chocks

2. Progressive EMS

3. Awning Rod (we use to open/close microwave vent)

4. Whole house water filter

5. Water Pressure Regulator

6. Homemade cribbing for under level legs

7. Level-up system

8. Tonneau cover for truck

9. Truck box (AKA hubby's garage)

10. Rooftop satellite system

They are not listed in order of importance, although really I can't imagine not having any of these items.

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l'll toss in a couple items:

Magnetic metal strip for hanging knives on the kitchen wall.

Wire basket organizer that hangs on the kitchen wall, purchased from Container Store. 

These 2 items really help keep my small kitchen organized & use up space on the wall that would otherwise be wasted. 



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Oh my! These are certainly some interesting responses! Thanks everyone. :). I never knew there were so many different uses for an awning rod either. I suppose necessity is truly the mother of invention. Does anyone else have items that do double duty or serve triple or more functions?


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Just told Red after lunch today that the one thing I have not seen mentioned and that I'm so glad that I kept from the SB, is my food sealer. Since there's only the two of us, I'm always freezing extras for later meals. I also buy chicken in large quantities and divide into smaller packs, along with other cuts of meats.

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Great advice! Thanks!


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is the surge protector the same thing as a spouse with a sense of humor?


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Snap tight storage containers. Plastic for condiments (they stack in the fridge and take up less room and weight than glass). Glass ones for left overs that will rewarm in micro.

Our GMG- bbq, smoker, oven. Love it.

Dido on most everything above.



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One thing I haven't seen mentioned is The Next Exit book. It covers all the interstates and tells you what is available at the next exit. Also includes where the rest stops are and what's available at each rest stop. We have found it to be very accurate and we use it a lot. We use the book, haven't tried the online version yet.

https://www.thenextexit.com/



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I'm moving to things that are apps. Any book is always 6+ months or more out of date when it comes out. Allstays app has a lot of info on it.

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Everything mentioned plus really, really comfortable reclining chairs in the rig and also comfortable outside chairs.

And, I'm with Loretta - three cats.

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1-Patient, capable, humor-endowed spouse
2-Laptop computer
3-Verizon Jetpack for Wi-Fi
4-Coffee Maker
5-Wine
6-Progressive Surge Protector
7-Truck with big axle rating and bigger brakes
8-Laughter
9-Splendide (stacking) washer and dryer

10-But the most important thing: an ability to roll with the punches of RV maintenance. There will always be "one more thing," the expression I've always hated hearing at the end of a meeting. All RVs are money pits that require constant maintenance lest they disintegrate into piles of rot, as some of us have learned from buying used coaches that the inspectors told us were in "good" shape. There will be unending problems; wine may help for the moment; attitude and persistence help for the long term.


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What, wine is #5? 

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Barbaraok wrote:

What, wine is #5? 

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 I'd say so.  Mostly because it might be the "last resort" option.  If one puts wine at the top, one might not really appreciate the lifestyle because of the "haze."

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Thanks for the ideas everyone! :)


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