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When you get a new RV for the first time or just getting back into RV camping, its hard to know everything you need. Below is a base list of things you may need and could be used as a baseline when you are packing. Feel free to add items in the comments to keep building the list. RV Essentials: Surge protector Electrical adapters (50amp to 30amp AND/OR 110v to 50amp) Toilet chemicals Sewer kit RV-friendly toilet paper (if you use your home toilet paper it will cause some serious black tank issues that just isn't worth it) Water pressure regulator Drinking water hose (you may want two or a longer one since some parks put there water supply in very weird locations which can be far) Leveling blocks (used when the ground is really really not level you can drive a side of your RV on these to help even it up some) Tire pressure gauge (be careful of anything electronic since you don't always use it, when you need it you will want it to just work instead of hunting for batteries) Extension cords (can be expensive for a 50amp cord but totally worth it when its hot out and you want to use your A/C units) Wheel chocks (attached a link to the most common and most highly rated by a ton on Amazon for wheel chocks) Shovel Electrical and duct tape Extra cotter pins Extra motor oil and transmission fluid Flashlight Battery jumper cables Emergency road kit Fire extinguisher Large zip close bag for documents, including license, registration, reservations, etc. Kitchen and cooking supplies: Water bottles Cutting board Utensils/cutting knives Can opener Tongs and skewers Dish soap Camping griddle and pie iron Bowls, plates and cups Paper towels Garbage bags Plastic wrap Zip close bags Potholders Dish towels Napkins Measuring Cups Measuring Spoons Skillets (we prefer cast iron skillets) Disinfecting wipes Matches and lighter Food storage container Cooler Coffee Maker Coffee Filters Coffee Grinder Food staples: Batter mixes Vegetables and fruits Butter or margarine Cereal Condiments, including mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish, etc. Grill meats, like hot dogs, burgers, brats, etc. Drink mix packets Eggs S’more ingredients Freeze dried meals Salt, pepper, herbs and spices Bread Baking items, including flour, cornmeal, sugar, etc. Canned foods Peanut butter and jelly Snacks, including crackers, chips, pretzels, etc. Cooking spray or oil Soups Coffee Clothing and bedroom items: Hat Rain gear Shoes, including sneakers, hiking boots, sandals, etc. Bathing suit Sweatshirts and jackets Socks Underwear Pants and shorts Short and long sleeve t-shirts Clothes hangers Alarm clock Sewing kit Towels Sheets and blankets Pillows Personal items and toiletries: Phone chargers Cash and credit cards Reservation confirmations First-aid kit Sunscreen Bug spray Batteries Watch Medications and prescriptions Glasses or contact lenses Sunglasses Travel map and campground directory Soap Shampoo and conditioner Brush and comb Toothbrush Toothpaste Floss Deodorant Hair ties Lotion Makeup Razor Shaving gel Nail clippers Camping and outdoor fun gear: Camera Wood Camping chairs Hammock Frisbee Fishing gear, including rods, tackle, license, etc. Sports equipment, including football, basketball, baseball, mitt, etc. Bicycles, scooters Yard games, including corn hole, horseshoes, hula-hoops, etc. Binoculars Books and magazines (rain day) Playing cards (rain day) Board games (rain day) Puzzles (rain day) Movies (rain day) Radio Headphones Notepad or journal Laptop Saw or hatchet Flotation devices Guitar Again for you experienced RV Campers, what is missing from the list that should get added to help those that like to follow lists.

Prepping for my drive to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes this weekend with some buddies. I still have a trans leak (seems like its coming from the kick down cable but not positive). I checked the trans pan bolts and they are tightened to 12 ft lbs of torque like they should. Its currently got a cork gasket (which may get swapped for one of those nice FelPro gaskets) I just did my first oil change (put in 5w30 Royal Purple.. took 5qts) and used an AC Delco pf1218 oil filter. All joints I saw got some grease so ready to go.

Got it back from Motor City Steel. On a 1-5 rating I'm giving them a 3. Some annoying facts about the company. They never ever answer the phone They are slow.. they promise one time and deliver many many days or weeks after. Now why am I giving them a 3. I believe they do good work. Just be patient. If you are in a rush stay away. If they say a week count on a month. If they say a month count on two months. At least double whatever they quote you. They are also a tad on the expensive side. So I got it back and it runs pretty good. I would say I'm at about 75% happy with how it runs. The trans is still a tad sloppy and it stalls every once in awhile when you first start it and finally, the torque converter locks up and you wish it would of waited just a tad longer. *************** On another note, I found out finally how to remove the top on the 91 K5 since its different then the rest because its the only year that comes with seat belts that come down from the top. Open the cover to the seatbelts there are 2 bolts that have to be removed. There's also a plate behind the drivers side seat. Open that and there is a plug in there for the light. Then all that is left is the bolts on the top itself. It is a safety torx They sell the bit at auto zone. It is a size 40. We had to buy the bit because a regular torx will not do it. The bolts have a solid center to them. So get a bit that has the center taken out of it to accomidate the solid center of the bolt. Other than that have someone there to help you gently lift the top off and back. We slid it down to the tailgate and carried it off from there. Below is from a 75 but the cab and rails should be similar. The biggest difference is the seatbelts and electrical hookup for the light.

Ok so we are now working. Transfer case is no longer leaking. Transmission was provided by one of Sammons contacts and it seems pretty good (just a little sluggish between shifts).. Currently at Motor City Steel for an ignition upgrade and dyno tune on the Holly Terminator which they are certified to tune. Hopefully next week I should be ready to go. Very excited to see what they can do

Ok, not a great update. Good News power steering fixed Bad News Leaking seal on Xfer case for gear selector xfer case vent leaking oil So moved to a SYE by JB conversions a bit ago to help eliminate vibrations in the driveline which worked. Bad news is before the SYE the air build up could slip out the slip yoke seal if build up happens. Now it's sealed tight so the vent is now an escape for the transfer case oil. Moved to ATF since it's thinner than the Mobile Synthetic oil. An option was to put a thicker/wider vent tube or relocate the vent on the xfer case which is what we ended up doing. Moving the vent away from the chain hoping to still allow heat to escape and pressure out but keep oil in. spacer had to be used by alternator since belt was being eaten. will find out in about two weeks