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1:00 pm
May 28, 2011


montanacana

Lolo, MT

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Hi!  We are picking up our new 2011 Sportsman Classic 16 BH this Friday.  I have never owned a self contained camper.  What items do i need to buy to be ready to use the trailer?  What are the must have items you all carry?  Also, I will be pulling it with a 2006 full size Chevy Silverado 4×4 pickup.  I am wondering how many inches of a drop i will need in my hitch to make the trailer pull at level?  What type of trailer wiring connection will my tailer have.  I am wired for the standard round RV plug.  Thank you in advance for any helpful suggestions you may have.  -Ben

2:53 pm
May 28, 2011


Mike Magee

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I'm sure others will have more to add but I'll mention a few things.

If the dealer does not supply a sewer hose with the trailer, you will need one (Rhinoflex is a very nice hose that comes with adapters for various sewer openings).  Also make sure you get an electric plug adapter to step down from the big RV plug to regular 3 prong 20 amp.  You want a fresh water hose (white is usual color) and a pressure limiter to screw onto it so you can't blow out the trailer's lines with too-high city water pressure.  Get a couple of wheel chocks.  Some short 2×4 or 2×6 pieces for leveling the trailer can be handy.

Inside, it's the usual stuff.  Bedding, plates, cups, flatware, utensils, a pot and a pan (or more), towels, RV toilet paper, soap, etc.  First things I added to my trailer were a towel ring and a paper towel holder.  I want a small mirror before my next trip, too.

How many inches of drop?  I could only guess.  6 or 8 inches or more?  Maybe someone else has thoughts on it.

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4:06 pm
May 28, 2011


montanacana

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Thanks Mike.  Really appreciate the help.  I have never heard of this step down electric adapter.  I guess i assumed you just plug in a n extension cord to the trailer.

4:09 pm
May 28, 2011


montanacana

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Also, do the campers come with a deep cycle battery?  Or is that something I need to purchase?  Our 16BH was ordered with every possible option.

4:51 pm
May 28, 2011


kayaknut

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Post edited 2:04 am – January 14, 2012 by kayaknut
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