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Since we are getting a new camper - and have never actually used our own camper at The Fort ..

How many; what size; etc hoses, power cords, sewer lines, etc do we need.  Everything we should bring - if you bring it, list it here!  Anything to make sure we have a relaxing stay - you're welcome to come over cook and supply Mousekeeping and turn down service  :'(

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We always have a drinking water hose that we connect to a water filter. I believe we have 2 heavy duty electrical cords with the 3 end  whatchi callee. Plus an extra 25 ft sewer hose for those times that one doesn't reach. Oh and Mike always has a tool chest with him :'( you just never know. ???

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I bring way to much stuff...

Standard 50 amp power cord

50 amp extension cord

50 amp surge protector for the motorhome ( I was actually hit by lighting at the fort one time)

50' of coax with surge protector

35' of sewer hose

a sewer hose holder angle thingy

50' of water hose

multiple 110 extension cords with timers (for decorations)

a set of the orange level blocks kit ( mostly used for supporting sewer hose and leveling the picnic table)

and I'm sure I missed something..

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I bring way to much stuff...

Standard 50 amp power cord

50 amp extension cord

50 amp surge protector for the motorhome ( I was actually hit by lighting at the fort one time)

50' of coax with surge protector

35' of sewer hose

a sewer hose holder angle thingy

50' of water hose

multiple 110 extension cords with timers (for decorations)

a set of the orange level blocks kit ( mostly used for supporting sewer hose and leveling the picnic table)

and I'm sure I missed something..

I know more about what goes inside than out. Biggest thing for me is Direct TV.  :parrot:

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Check the unit first to see what the prior owner left you.  If anything.

We lucked out and had two sewer hoses, 1 water hose, set of leveling blocks, 30 to 50 amp adapter and cable/phone lines left in our unit.  I.e. the dealership didn't take them out first. 

Most dealerships will offer you a kit for a fee and normally throw it in for free when haggling.

Agree with the cable length.  We had to purchase and extension when we were at the Fort last July.  Wal-Mart is cheaper.

Latex gloves for those sewer connections and dumping.  :parrot:

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I bring way to much stuff...

Standard 50 amp power cord

50 amp extension cord

50 amp surge protector for the motorhome ( I was actually hit by lighting at the fort one time)

50' of coax with surge protector

35' of sewer hose

a sewer hose holder angle thingy

50' of water hose

multiple 110 extension cords with timers (for decorations)

a set of the orange level blocks kit ( mostly used for supporting sewer hose and leveling the picnic table)

and I'm sure I missed something..

That's a good start.  Other than the fact we would use 30 Amp cords, etc since that's what our RV uses.

re: bringing way too much stuff ... you should have seen all we brought when we were renting from http://makecampingeasy.com aka Donnie aka stacktester (we can't thank him enough!)

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I know more about what goes inside than out. Biggest thing for me is Direct TV.  :parrot:

We have Dish ... and Dish Anywhere.  We can get HD on my laptop right from my DVR.  Anything recorded - or live on Dish - is available to watch.  I also have Netflix, so ...

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Check the unit first to see what the prior owner left you.  If anything.

We lucked out and had two sewer hoses, 1 water hose, set of leveling blocks, 30 to 50 amp adapter and cable/phone lines left in our unit.  I.e. the dealership didn't take them out first. 

Most dealerships will offer you a kit for a fee and normally throw it in for free when haggling.

Agree with the cable length.  We had to purchase and extension when we were at the Fort last July.  Wal-Mart is cheaper.

Latex gloves for those sewer connections and dumping.  :parrot:

There might be some things left - we'll have to see exactly what we do get, but I'm sure there are additional hoses, lines etc we will need.

GLOVES!

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BEER!!

Y'all are way too practical!

Our utility compartment has a wash-up area, so we keep a container of soft soap & paper towels in there.  Even if you wear gloves when hooking up the stinky slinky, you're gonna want to wash.

Door mat to put outside the door.

Zip ties - all sizes - lots of them.

Bungees - all sizes - lots of them.

MORE BEER!!

Umbrella or poncho because you never know when you'll be hooking up in the rain, right Carol?

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BEER!!

Y'all are way too practical!

Our utility compartment has a wash-up area, so we keep a container of soft soap & paper towels in there.  Even if you wear gloves when hooking up the stinky slinky, you're gonna want to wash.

Door mat to put outside the door.

Zip ties - all sizes - lots of them.

Bungees - all sizes - lots of them.

MORE BEER!!

Umbrella or poncho because you never know when you'll be hooking up in the rain, right Carol?

Will 99 bottles of BEER be enough :parrot: (yes I am still humming it :rofl2:0

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Will 99 bottles of BEER be enough :siren: (yes I am still humming it :rofl2:0

Wondering why Doodlebug is humming that song?  Join us now to find out why :barf:

And when you do bring a new song with you.  I am at 30 bottles, the polka keeps getting in my way :rofl2:

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