Hello all! We are picking up our first rig soon, a 2022 Grand Design Momentum 397. We are pulling it with a 2022 F450. We will be using the garage for toys while traveling. I am working on getting the things we need to travel comfortably. I would love advice on anything we need or useful items to have. If it matters, the unit if outfitted with full solar as well as the onan generator. Besides the typical bedding, pots and pans, etc…… what are some must-haves? Thank you!
Jesus man this is your first rig?!? ????????
No matter how much you spend, they’re all built like shit by people high on meth (theory). Become familiar with what breaks and keep a few spare parts with you. I would also get the flojet macerator for the black tank to empty at home.
My friend is a mechanic, he always regreases the wheel bearings when he gets a trailer. He said they never are packed well.
Cleanliness is super important. Whenever you can, cook outside to keep the inside cleaner.
Nice unit!
My must have is my Camp Chef 3 burner stove that folds flat. You can put a griddle on it, a traditional grill, a pizza oven and large pots.
Enjoy, it looks really nice!
If you’re looking for advice on what to bring on your first trip in a new RV, it’s important to let us know what area you are visiting.
What I’d recommend for a spring trip in the mountains is entirely different than what I’d recommend for a 2 week stay in hot weather.
My best suggestion is plan for a short trip and bring as little as possible. The more you bring, the more time you will spend finding a place for it. Even in a roomy unit like that, space is at a premium, so less really is more.
The idea behind RV living is simplicity. You don’t need much to relax and enjoy the places you visit.
Simply solution is to camp close to your home on your first trip. You will figure out real quick what you forgot to bring. You will also figure out what works and in the camper itself. My first trip revealing was the on-board onan had several bugs that needed working out and a leaky shower.
Ya. Bring back ups! Everything breaks at the worse possible time. Its good practice to have two of everything important imo. As long as you remember RV stand for “ruined vacation” you will be fine. With that said I love my RV! Enjoy!
Dehumidifier. Multi purpose oven for when you don’t want to heat up the house. I have a toaster oven air fryer combo that I use all the time in the summer.
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