bandg26 Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 Hi! We are Gloria and Bruce of NJ. It will be Gloria posting We will be picking up our Forester 3051 in about 10 days. Bruce retired from Johnson & Johnson last week after 42 years and we are excited to get the RV lifestyle started. I am still working for Chubb Insurance, but we will be traveling as much as possible. In our "past lives" Bruce had a 5th wheel that he didn't tow, they were seasonals at a campground. I had a 33' bunkhouse with my 3 children and my ex but I handled the inside and really know nothing about maintenance type issues. We saw the Boot Camp being offered in July and are very interested. I started to register, but don't see a way to just do the boot camp and not the entire Jamboree (is that what its called?) I just don't have enough time from work for all those days. Does anyone know if thats a possibility? Also, besides sheets and kitchen items, is there anything else that we MUST have in order to go out that first weekend after picking it up? Any other suggestions are much appreciated! Thanks in advance. Gloria and Bruce Forester 3051 (Pick up in 10 days!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTroy Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 Welcome, Gloria! The things we'll be taking when we go to get ours will include a fresh water hose, sewer hose, latex gloves (for dumping), bathroom kit, flashlight, double and triple A batteries (remotes may need those), phone chargers and a set of basic tools. Beyond that, it depends a lot on where you're going and the facilities there. Where in NJ are you located? We're in central NJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 NJTroy, on 08 May 2016 - 12:11 PM, said:The things we'll be taking when we go to get ours will include a fresh water hose, You'll also want a gray-water hose for rinsing out the sewer hose after dumping. LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandg26 Posted May 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 I know that we will get a "starter bucket" they called it and I got them to give me a $100 store credit to upgrade to better grade hoses. We are in Hunterdon County, Whitehouse Station. We have reservations made for the first weekend at Ringing Rocks and Memorial Day weekend at Camp Taylor. I don't think we have septic at either, but can dump so we won't be getting any practice with hooking up to septic which I should've thought about when I made the reservations, but didn't. I guess we'll have plenty of time for that. Gloria and Bruce Forester 3051 (Pick up in 10 days!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 Reading glasses if you wear them. You'll be studying a lot of manuals. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandg26 Posted May 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 Lol Linda, thats for sure! Got them on now! Have many, many pairs. Will be sure to bring several for the camper. Can I still call it a camper or is that like calling a cruise ship a boat? lol Gloria and Bruce Forester 3051 (Pick up in 10 days!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 We saw the Boot Camp being offered in July and are very interested. I started to register, but don't see a way to just do the boot camp and not the entire Jamboree (is that what its called?) I just don't have enough time from work for all those days. Does anyone know if thats a possibility? You do not have to attend the Escapade in order to attend RV Boot Camp, but you do need to get registered ASAP since the number of participants in limited. They are two separate events and there are always a few who do not stay over for the Escapade. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Not sure if these are must haves but it is a pain if you need them and don't have them: Sheets Pillows Blankets Towels Wash cloths Toilet paper Paper towels Cooking utensils Pans Plates Glasses Silverware or plastic ware Bath items RV tank chemicals Fresh water hose, pressure regulator, adapters RV electrical adapters depending on what your trailer will have 50 amp or 30 amp. Leveling blocks or various blocks of wood. Fresh water hose Sewer hose and connectors Butane lighter BBQ grille and tanks Folding chairs for outside Food and favorite beverages Wheel chocks Flashlight Rope and clothespins First aid kit DVDs in case no TV signal Extra plastic bags Garbage bags Dish soap Verify propane tanks are full Bottled water Clothes for various weather conditions, extra shoes Umbrella or ponchos And probably a few other items. Dave 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Lol Linda, thats for sure! Got them on now! Have many, many pairs. Will be sure to bring several for the camper. Can I still call it a camper or is that like calling a cruise ship a boat? lol Generally speaking, a 'camper' is a slide-in unit for the bed of a truck. "Rig" is a good all-encompassing term to use. I know that we will get a "starter bucket" they called it and I got them to give me a $100 store credit to upgrade to better grade hoses. We are in Hunterdon County, Whitehouse Station. We have reservations made for the first weekend at Ringing Rocks and Memorial Day weekend at Camp Taylor. I don't think we have septic at either, but can dump so we won't be getting any practice with hooking up to septic which I should've thought about when I made the reservations, but didn't. I guess we'll have plenty of time for that. When using a dump station you will still be attaching the sewer hose to your rig, you will be putting the end of the hose down a pipe, etc., so it is VERY much like attaching to a sewer inlet at your site. In fact, it is prone to more disasters because there is usually a line waiting to dump and lots of people will be watching you. You might find that for just a weekend there will be no need to dump depending upon the size of your holding tanks. Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aunut Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Not sure if these are must haves but it is a pain if you need them and don't have them: Sheets Pillows Blankets Towels Wash cloths Toilet paper Paper towels Cooking utensils Pans Plates Glasses Silverware or plastic ware Bath items RV tank chemicals Fresh water hose, pressure regulator, adapters RV electrical adapters depending on what your trailer will have 50 amp or 30 amp. Leveling blocks or various blocks of wood. Fresh water hose Sewer hose and connectors Butane lighter BBQ grille and tanks Folding chairs for outside Food and favorite beverages Wheel chocks Flashlight Rope and clothespins First aid kit DVDs in case no TV signal Extra plastic bags Garbage bags Dish soap Verify propane tanks are full Bottled water Clothes for various weather conditions, extra shoes Umbrella or ponchos And probably a few other items. Dave Vacuum, mop, broom, garbage bag holder, door mat, WD40, slide lube, outside tables, slide seal protectant,tire covers, etc,etc,etc. Then you see some new thing at the store that you just have to have. Then you can't remember where you put something that you need right now, so you go buy another one. I don't think that I'll ever stop getting more stuff until I sell the RV 2014 Winnebago Vista 35B Class A. 2010 Honda CR-V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 My Mom always told newbies to bring an empty jar with a tight fitting lid and a winter coat (in Colorado). She would not give details. But that first night by the campfire they often appreciated having a warm coat. And the next morning when they finished frying the bacon or sausage they appreciated having a grease jar. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsara Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Generally speaking, a 'camper' is a slide-in unit for the bed of a truck. "Rig" is a good all-encompassing term to use. When using a dump station you will still be attaching the sewer hose to your rig, you will be putting the end of the hose down a pipe, etc., so it is VERY much like attaching to a sewer inlet at your site. In fact, it is prone to more disasters because there is usually a line waiting to dump and lots of people will be watching you. You might find that for just a weekend there will be no need to dump depending upon the size of your holding tanks. Where I live, a camper is pretty much anything you see at a campground except a tent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Different areas have different terms. Like some people talk about going camping. We don't camp - we RV. Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Different areas have different terms. Like some people talk about going camping. We don't camp - we RV. And different types of rigs have different terms. Many people who live in conversion vans or tiny egg trailers say they camp because they live outside their rigs as much as inside--cooking, washing dishes, etc. Even those in big rigs, when they put our their patio mats, chairs, grills, etc., often say they are setting up camp even if they don't call their style of living camping. Camping is a pretty loose term so feel free to use it if it fits for you. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learn_as_you_go Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Lots of patience is always good too!Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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