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Offline carlrobertson

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Newbie - CT Gadgets
« 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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Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2015, 09:49:42 PM »
Campfire, stars, beer, food and a shovel.
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« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2015, 10:03:17 PM »
BBQ Tongs and a bubble level

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Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
« Reply #3 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

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Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2015, 03:25:38 PM »
Campfire, stars, beer, food and a shovel.
And some paper to suit
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Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2015, 06:02:18 PM »
A TOW BAR
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Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
« Reply #6 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:
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Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
« Reply #7 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

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Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2015, 07:01:38 PM »
And some paper to suit
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Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
« Reply #9 on: June 30, 2015, 07:07:29 PM »
Credit card.


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Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
« Reply #10 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 !!
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Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
« Reply #11 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.
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Re: Newbie - CT Gadgets
« Reply #12 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
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