Travel Trailer Mods

These work well too. Amazon has them along with alot of other Camco stuff.

https://www.campingworld.com/camco-electric-tongue-jack-head-cover-109642.html

 

saw these online. I looked at it this way…nobody is going to want to steal my bucket. LOL

 

I suggest you get the longest hose you can. I have a blackstone grill and the propane connect for the trailer is near the front but we do most of our cooking near the back of the trailer. Think mine is like 20-25 feet. Gives us options. Can’t believe I have not seen this thread. I think I may have more mods to our trailer than the truck! Ha!

 

What is everyone using to support their trailer steps?
I am using this but there must be something better.

 

Looks like we have almost the same steps, we don't use anything and they barely move. Our trailer is a '22 so maybe they weaken over time?

 

I don't use anything, but I am considering buying this:

$21 Camco Self Stor RV Step Brace | Provides Additional RV Step Stability | 1000lb Weight Rating (43671)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0024ECHII/

 

We have these.
Lippert-791573 Solid Step Triple Step for RV and Travel Trailer Entry Doorway , 30-inch,Black

$340 Lippert-791573 Solid Step Triple Step for RV and Travel Trailer Entry Doorway , 30",Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V2BB5J9

 

Call me spoiled, but I can't stand the hanging stairs. The Lipperts and Moryde stairs with feet also have more robust hand rail options than just the fold out grab handle.

 

Camco Save a Step Brace

$16 Camco Camper/RV Save-A-Step Brace - Stabilizes RV Steps & Protects Camper Step from Sag and Wear - Features 1000lb Load Rating & Adjusts from 7-5/8” to 14” - Crafted of Heavy-Gauge Steel (43691)

https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Stabilizes-Movement-Protects-43691/dp/B0024E6ZW2?th=1

Screw them down short and very easy to stow.

I've been using just the shorter one under my bottom step, but I think I'll get the longer one to put under the second step also.

Definitely helps... with the X-Chocks tightened down real good about the only movement I feel is when somebody uses the steps, and this minimizes that.

It can be a little tricky to get them to stay in place on uneven ground sometimes (we mostly boondock) but once you get it dialed it's good.

 

Stupid question…. What is this for?
It’s on the tongue on the drivers side of many RV frames.

 

Storage spot for your trailer plug.

 

The big red switch is a battery cutoff usually

 

Trailer plug! Yes. Makes sense.

 

Yes, familiar with that!

 

Cut in and mounted a USB/volt meter. Tapped into constant power so we can charge electronics and keep an eye on the batteries while dry camping.

 

What is the model number for that travel trailer? That is the perfect size

 

Added some underglow lighting to the new trailer. Still need to secure the loom and do some wire management but the hard part is out of the way.

 

Not the best pic, but...

 

I've lived these horror stories... had an in-law incorrectly wire up our 30amp shore power outlet. Fried the power convertor and the fridge circuit board.

 

ouch

 

Solar noob here.. Is this solar prep on the roof typically wired into the batteries already?

 

Yes it is. But watch out when interfacing with the go power stuff. I believe that their wires are reversed at the connectors, compared to most solar equipment. It helps them stay proprietary.

 

I think it’s their side ports that they reversed the polarity. Just something to watch out for:

https://support.gopowersolar.com/kb/article/330-portable-solar-kits-solar-on-the-side-port-polarity/

 

Ah, lovely

Thanks!

 

If I can get a meter lead in the port, I'll confirm polarity

 

And campground power pedestals are notorious for being jacked up!

People don't turn the breaker off when connecting/disconnecting so the arcs burn up the receptacles, making for loose connections which just makes it worse.
30A gets used the most so it's usually in the worst shape, I carry a 50A to 30A dogbone and will sometimes use the 50 if the 30's hammered.

They're also often poorly maintained by the campground handy guy rather than an actual electrician.

Dirty power and undervoltage can be just as damaging as spikes, so I sprung for the full EMS unit rather than just a surge protector. Good peace of mind.

Not cheap, but cheaper than a bunch of fried electronics. Plug the EMS into the pedestal and it analyzes everything, and won't let power through to my stuff until it confirms good power.

Features:
• Previous Error Code (PE)
• A/C Frequency Protection
• Time Delay (136 seconds)
• Rugged Pull Handle
• Built-in Scrolling Digital Display
• Weather Resistant
• Designed for Outdoor Use
• Lifetime Warranty (excludes All Weather Shield Assembly).

• Over/Under Voltage Protection
• Open Ground, Open Neutral & Reverse Polarity Protection
• Accidental 240V Protection
• Surge Failure Indicator
• Current Indication

 

That’s the one I have. It was expensive. But like you said, it gives peace of mind.

 

RV/Camper Roof Lap Sealant Non-Leveling, Non-Sag, by Dicor. I bought the wrong color and can't return. Prefer if you bought all 3 or 6.

(3) black - SOLD.
(3) gray - Available.

Condition: New
Price: $5.00 per tube + shipping.

 

this x100!! I bought two 50 to 30's just in case and have done the same... as a matter of fact, I am doing it right now as the site I am on is so worn out the 30amp plug fell out in my hand... so I always use the surge protector and will step down more often than not.