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Old 05-06-2008, 10:48 PM   #1
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Anyone out there bringing a RV to the nall for a week have a check list of stuff to bring? I have the plane stuff covered but this is my first rent an rv experience. Any advice or sharing your checklist would be great. Just trying to avoid last minute trips into town.
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Old 05-07-2008, 04:06 PM   #2
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this is a good thread... i am sure someone will type something that i am forgetting about!
just a few things on my list.....

generator?
gas, gas, gas
coolers
towels (shower)
broom (for sweeping out rv)
folding chairs
grill/charcoal
radio
cell phone charger!!!
sunscreen
bug spray
matches/lighters
flashlights/batteries
shower shoes?
blocks for the wheels
first aid kit
dish soap dish towels
asprin (or the like thereof)
notebook and pen.... often forgotten and always needed!
extension cords/power strip
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Old 05-07-2008, 04:52 PM   #3
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Great items. Totally forgot about the flashlights!
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Old 05-07-2008, 05:27 PM   #4
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with an rv I usually like to have a level with. And if you are renting I would bring the following:

food
ice
bed sheets(using a rentals? ickkkk)
pillows
Blankets for both indoors and out at the fire
A short water hose(usually a 10' to 20' is nice)(this should be included with the rv but bring one anyways)
I don't know if the nall has power available, but if it does you will want to make sure they have the 30amp 120 plug needed, if not you will need an adapter to the 20 amp normal style.
a rug or something is nice for right outside the door to try and keep all the dirt outside
cups, plates, silverware, etc.
bunjee's(never know when these will come in handy)
find out what to do if a spare is needed(is it included?)
Do they have the tools on board to change a tire if needed? If not bring a small scissor jack and a lug wrench.
Camera
camcorder
film or extra memory cards
propane if needed(for heat or cooking)
radio?!?


These are just some things I can think of that I just stow away in our fifth wheeler, all have been useful at one time or another.
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Old 05-07-2008, 05:33 PM   #5
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i was going to mention the food stuff as well, but i decided to get it all there. i didn't want to make the 15 hour drive with all of the food necessary so we'll just hit the store as well pull into town.

i did forget TRASH BAGS! LOTS OF EM!
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Old 05-07-2008, 05:37 PM   #6
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and lighter fluid...
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Old 05-07-2008, 06:18 PM   #7
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Old 05-07-2008, 06:30 PM   #8
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beer
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Old 05-07-2008, 06:37 PM   #9
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Wow great list so far.

I have one to add.

peices of wood to level the trailer if needed.
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Old 05-07-2008, 06:48 PM   #10
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BUNCH of chairs
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I allways forget my neckstrap... Don't quite know why I just do. I started keeping a spare one in the trailer.
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Old 05-07-2008, 06:58 PM   #11
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trash bags (not intended for airplane use)
oil
measuring cups for oil (if needed)
your favorite alcohol
sunscreen
chapstick
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allergy medicine
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your favorite alcohol
Note that the local liquor stores close at 7 pm by state law. Beer can be purchased later at the grocery or gas station.
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With two flight lines will bicycles be allowed?
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Old 05-07-2008, 07:39 PM   #14
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the heck with bicycles,how about powered scooters......
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there will be golf carts, moped, motorcycles, dirt bikes, quads, and almost every other form of transportation there.
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