What equipment makes towing/ camping easier?
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A cordless leaf blower. This way you can get all the junk off you slide out before you retract it, it will also keep your landing free of dirt and leaves. Much easier than sweeping. A torque wrench to check the lugs on your camper.
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I'm looking into getting one now.
I have the Makita set. One battery for everything, leaf blower, portable compressor, impact driver, Led light.
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Walkie talkies, so when backing into the campsite your wife can tell you to stop before you back into stuff. And a margarita machine to calm your nerves in case she forgets to say "Stop!"
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Yep- we use radios for backing and I have to remind her to push the button before talking. Only hit something once but I never know when it will happen again.
Andersen Camper Wheel Chock and Leveler
Item # AM3604These are great for setting up on uneven ground
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We now use our cell phones, that way I can still talk thru bluetooth without having to hold anything. We used to use walkie-talkies, but she was always a second or two too late. That's when I drug out the margaritas.
I didn’t read the whole thread so somebody probably already mentioned this. TPMS on your camper! Just installed a Tire Minder set on our 5W, works like a champ and accurate. Wireless and came with a signal booster.
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i skipped the leaf blower and went with a slide awning.and i always carry a portable viair and a plug kit ever since i got 2 flats at the same time in the middle of nowhere.it's way faster/ easier for me to plug a tire than to dig out a jack and remove it when i'm beside a freeway or on my way backcountry boondocking.i can remove it when i get where i'm going.picture yourself on a busy highway,towing a 5'er with a flat drivers rear truck tire.that's tire change from hell.
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Been there and did that. On my camper and nobody want to slow down or pull over and almost no shoulder. Felt every truck that went by.
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FREE TIP: Always leave the windows down, while backing, so when the wife is yelling at me, while I'm backing up!
Saw a guy at the boat ramp, windows up, music thumping, tow his I/O stern drive100 yards full down, up a serrated concrete ramp wile 20 people were yelling at him. didn't stop till the parking lot.
Saw a guy at the boat ramp, windows up, music thumping, tow his I/O stern drive100 yards full down, up a serrated concrete ramp wile 20 people were yelling at him. didn't stop till the parking lot.
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I ended up getting this. I bought a 4Ah to go along with it. I already have a few Ryobi 18v tools so it made sense. I've been using them professionally since they first came out over 20 years ago.
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Compact Workshop Blower (Tool Only) P755 - The Home Depot
RYOBI introduces the 18V ONE+ Cordless Compact Workshop Blower (Tool Only). This compact and lightweight blower is ideal for cleaning up your workshop after a DIY job and professional jobsite areas. With
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This style is handy. I got this brand. They are heavier but they don't break like the Andersons do sometimes.
Beech Lane Camper Leveler 2 Pack with Carrying Bag - Precise Camper Leveling, Includes Two Curved Levelers, Two Chocks, Two Rubber Grip Mats, and A Carrying Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PPC57T7/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_H9F6R3BW6D8BE0Q583EP?psc=1
So did you end up getting 2 of the two pack levelers? I would think you would need one for each tire?I ended up getting this. I bought a 4Ah to go along with it. I already have a few Ryobi 18v tools so it made sense. I've been using them professionally since they first came out over 20 years ago.
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Compact Workshop Blower (Tool Only) P755 - The Home Depot
RYOBI introduces the 18V ONE+ Cordless Compact Workshop Blower (Tool Only). This compact and lightweight blower is ideal for cleaning up your workshop after a DIY job and professional jobsite areas. Withwww.homedepot.com
This style is handy. I got this brand. They are heavier but they don't break like the Andersons do sometimes.
Beech Lane Camper Leveler 2 Pack with Carrying Bag - Precise Camper Leveling, Includes Two Curved Levelers, Two Chocks, Two Rubber Grip Mats, and A Carrying Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PPC57T7/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_H9F6R3BW6D8BE0Q583EP?psc=1
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A leaf blower is one of those things that is a must for me. Nice to have.I ended up getting this. I bought a 4Ah to go along with it. I already have a few Ryobi 18v tools so it made sense. I've been using them professionally since they first came out over 20 years ago.
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Compact Workshop Blower (Tool Only) P755 - The Home Depot
RYOBI introduces the 18V ONE+ Cordless Compact Workshop Blower (Tool Only). This compact and lightweight blower is ideal for cleaning up your workshop after a DIY job and professional jobsite areas. Withwww.homedepot.com
This style is handy. I got this brand. They are heavier but they don't break like the Andersons do sometimes.
Beech Lane Camper Leveler 2 Pack with Carrying Bag - Precise Camper Leveling, Includes Two Curved Levelers, Two Chocks, Two Rubber Grip Mats, and A Carrying Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PPC57T7/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_H9F6R3BW6D8BE0Q583EP?psc=1
That leveling kit is a heckuva lot more than a couple of scrap 2x6's but looks handy to store for sure.
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No I bought 1 two pack with the bag. That's enough for both tires on one side.
I have not any Andersons break but if I need to replace I will look at those. Just like Loudram said, I use a set under both wheels on one side.
So you all have the Blutooth leveler? I thought that was awesome also. Takes the guess work out of the leveling process.
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I picked one of these a few years ago.
I haven't had to use it for a flat tire yet but it looks pretty handy.
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I haven't had to use it for a flat tire yet but it looks pretty handy.
Amazing Rapid Jack from Andersen Hitches
The Rapid Jack is your best friend when it comes to fixing a flat tire or removing a wheel on your multi-axle trailer or dually truck. Simply place the Rapid...
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