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Title: Newbie - CT Gadgets
Post by: carlrobertson on June 28, 2015, 08:30:50 PM
Hey all,

We are a newbie to the CT Lifestyle. We (2 adults + 2 kids) are going to buy a Jayco Eagle.

What gadgets/requirements do all of you experienced CT campers need?

The main item we have have just purchased for the CT is a Weber Baby Q. What else do you recommend?

Cheers guys!

Carl


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Title: Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
Post by: oldmate on June 28, 2015, 09:49:42 PM
Campfire, stars, beer, food and a shovel.
Title: Newbie - CT Gadgets
Post by: scarpsD40 on June 28, 2015, 10:03:17 PM
BBQ Tongs and a bubble level
Title: Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
Post by: Colmano on June 29, 2015, 03:23:04 PM
*Fresh water hose
*Grey water hose
*15amp extension cord
*Amphibian converter for charging at home before you leave
*Weber BabyQ Pizza Stone

 ;D
Title: Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
Post by: Flighty (WA) on June 29, 2015, 03:25:38 PM
Campfire, stars, beer, food and a shovel.
And some paper to suit
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
Post by: GROB on June 29, 2015, 06:02:18 PM
A TOW BAR
Title: Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
Post by: speewa158 on June 29, 2015, 06:13:57 PM
Cold Beer will cover many sins of exclusions
                                                                A pen & paper to make a list of all the   " Stuff  you forgot to bring on the 1st few trips  & cold Beer  :cheers:
Title: Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
Post by: Goose on June 30, 2015, 10:17:25 AM
Here is the basic stuff we bought when we got our camper. Most of it we bought new but some got things redeployed from the house/garage to the camper.

security: set of 6 keyed-alike padlocks, hitch-lock with chunky pad lock, bike chain
lighting a fire: fire starters, matches, axe (or tommahawk), gloves, folding shovel
eating: set of plastics plates, cups, plastic wine glasses etc
cooking: set of cutlery, utensils and pans that can live in the camper
site setup: wheel chocks, camec level, bubble level, portable clothesline, c-gear mat, picnic rug, rubbish bin, tarps, rope,  camp chairs, folding table etc
comforts: bug spray, first aid, sunscren, candles, washing up stuff, rags and towells
others: 3-bar lighting kit, arb fridge, torches, gas fuse, toolbag, recover hitch for camper, small step ladder, small toolkit

Stuff that we bought early on but probably didn't need to:

an extra folding kitchen
a folding/collapsible wardrobe
ring burner bbq
large folding table (we downgraded to small table, much better)

Stuff that we bought later, that we wish we got earlier:

solar and extra batteries
chemical toliet and shower room
inner spring mattress
water pump
Title: Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
Post by: oldmate on June 30, 2015, 07:01:38 PM
And some paper to suit
 :cheers:

Dont you use a gum leaf?
Title: Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
Post by: Redcherokee on June 30, 2015, 07:07:29 PM
Credit card.

Title: Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
Post by: gronk on June 30, 2015, 07:52:23 PM
Campfire, stars, beer, food and a shovel.

And a good chair to sit on.....all other things are a luxury !!
Title: Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
Post by: Spada on June 30, 2015, 08:01:13 PM
A bigger and better version of whatever the bloke camped next you has  ;D

Nah, seriously, just start with the basics and when ever you out camping, go for a wander around the campground and have a look at what different people are using. Then decide if you really need it. It's easy to get carried away.
Title: Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
Post by: speewa158 on June 30, 2015, 09:01:39 PM
A bigger and better version of whatever the bloke camped next you has  ;D

Nah, seriously, just start with the basics and when ever you out camping, go for a wander around the campground and have a look at what different people are using. Then decide if you really need it. It's easy to get carried away.

& a pen & paper to make a list of stuff you need to bring next time  . & a pen to mark the stuff that you have carted & never used . So don't bring it again                ;D
                                  Bring Beer                          :cheers: :cheers: