Bought My First Airstream

[hahnster]

I just purchased a 2021 23’ Globetrotter. It came with nothing so I need to purchase all the accessories so we can start our camping adventures. Here is the list I have come up with: 25’ 30 amp extension cord, 30 Amp to 110V adapter, 25’ potable water hose, clean-out hose, toilet treatment, 15’ sewer hose, in-line water filter, 30 amp surge protector, rv toilet paper, leveling blocks, wheel chalks. Am I missing anything major? Regarding what I have listed, are there particular brands that you would recommend? There are so many choices. Do the lengths I have selected look about right?

I won’t reply with a thank you to every post but please know I appreciate the help.

[Caffeinated]

Your trailer did not come with the thirty amp power cord? It should have. I would add a ten foot sewage hose extension, it will come in handy at times. I can’t remember the brand, but I like the brown sewer hose that is collapsable. Don’t go for the cheapest on this. Also, a clear elbow for the end of your sewer hose so you can see when it runs relatively clean. And at Home Depot or someplace a box of disposable100 thin rubber or latex gloves for handling this stuff. Also, I separate my clean water stuff from my dirty water stuff in clear plastic sealed boxes that I keep in the front storage area of the trailer. Add another box with electrical contact cleaner, spray can of white lithium grease, spray silicon lubricant, wd40, roll of blue paper towels to clean grease off your hands or whatever, some Teflon plumbing thread wrap…that should get you started.

Mike

[JeffKim]

Congratulations! Your list looks very complete to me (but maybe I'm forgetting something).

We got our first dual axle trailer this year and we really liked these wheel chocks and leveler. They are pricier than other solutions but make everything so much easier. The chocks we chose have the bolt on the front rather than the top which I think makes it easier to position and tighten.

We have the Power Watchdog for the surge protector and have no complaints after four seasons of use. It's also good for monitoring power usage by turning loads on and off in sequence.

[Hans627]

Congrats on your getting your AS. What are the interior colors?

One thing I would add to your list, and I consider this to be a must have, is a tire pressure monitoring system. Something like this:


https://technorv.com/products/tst-50...RoClvsQAvD_BwE

Which brand you choose is not that important but knowing you have a tire with low air pressure, which can lead to a possible blow out, is.

Enjoy your new AS!

[hahnster]

Thanks. Our interior is London Grey with Natural Elm wood.

[rich e]

Progressive Industries 30a EMS rather than surge suppressor. Better protection.

[Wazbro]

You should also get a 30 amp to 50 amp adapter, sometimes the 30 amp is worn out or the campground only has a 50 amp. Rhino sewer hose from Camco is what I use. Make sure you have everything you need to change a tire on your trailer.

[Hans627]

Originally Posted by hahnster

Thanks. Our interior is London Grey with Natural Elm wood.

That is a nice combination (and it just happens to be the same as our GT).

[1995]

Water pressure regulator for when you use the hose to the campground's water supply. I like to carry a spare water pump, propane hoses and regulator.

[JeffKim]

Originally Posted by 1995

Water pressure regulator for when you use the hose to the campground's water supply. I like to carry a spare water pump, propane hoses and regulator.

Maybe with older Airstreams a water pressure regulator was a good idea, but with new ones it's built in. Airstream says they aren't necessary. (Just saying)

[Caffeinated]

Originally Posted by JeffKim

Maybe with older Airstreams a water pressure regulator was a good idea, but with new ones it's built in. Airstream says they aren't necessary. (Just saying)

A external pressure regulator protects your water hose.

Mike

[overlander64]

Greetings JeffKim!

Originally Posted by JeffKim

Maybe with older Airstreams a water pressure regulator was a good idea, but with new ones it's built in. Airstream says they aren't necessary. (Just saying)

I believe that Airstream has routinely provided water pressure regulators as a standard part of their plumbing for many years. Both my 1964 Airstream Overlander Land Yacht International and 1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre came standard from the factory with a Marshall Brass water pressure regulator plumbed into the fresh water supply just inside of the trailer near where the city water plumbing enters the coach. For my part I prefer the separate Marshall Brass regulators to the ones that are built-in to the water inlets of so many of today's RVs. The photo below is a pressure regulator valve very similar to those found in both my Vintage Airstream and Argosy:



I do, however, use a hose-based pressure regulator at the hydrant before I connect my fresh water supply hose so that a high pressure campground connection won't cause my hose to rupture.

[JeffKim]

The manual says:

The city water hook-up is located on the side of the
trailer. For consistent water flow and plumbing line
safety, an in-line regulator limits pressure to 50 psi.

3. Do I need a water regulator?
Answer: No, your Airstream is equipped with a built in
regulator rated for 50 psi.

Ahhh, I see, for the external hose.

[coasttocoast]

TankTechsRx Probiotic RV Tank Treatment

[InsideOut]

Originally Posted by hahnster

<snip>I need to purchase all the accessories so we can start our camping adventures. <snip>

Here's a list I put together some years ago...

It's split into two categories...things that could stay in the trailer all the time and things that can be packed-up before each trip. Of course, this is just a suggestion list which could be shortened or lengthened by your own "travel style" - but it's a starting point with the idea of triggering your train of thought when packing.

If only I'd thought to bring...

Shari

[Kittycatcat]

I recommend Tri-Lynx leveling blocks - these are the orange ones (be careful of knock-offs) and made in USA:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Tri-Lynx-...-Pack/16778427

We have the 27FB and it's close to 7000 lbs (or more) when loaded. In about a year of use, never had one of these crack or break. The yellow ones we had before broke & cracked.

An extra potable water hose and an extra sewer hose have come in handy for us - some campsites, well, I have no idea what they were thinking when they located the utilities! LOL

[Kittycatcat]

Also - RV toilet paper is fine, but we switched to Scott tp, septic safe, years ago and have had no problems. I even did the dissolve test, Scott vs RV, both dissolved just fine, and the Scott is a lot cheaper. I noticed Scott also has a "quick-dissolve" version, but haven't tried it.

[banderabob]

Torque wrench for whenever wheels are removed. Air compressor, we use a Viair P88. 30 to 50 amp dog one, for when the only power source is 50 amp. Waffles or Anderson-style levelers.

[gypsydad]

Agree with most all the suggestions. We have 2-10' Camco sewer hoses which collapse and fit into the round holder behind the dump station. Rarely use both at dump stations while camping, but nice to have extra length when needed. Also have the clear elbow so you can see what is coming out. I carry the clear elbow and a 25' self coiling "boat" hose for black tank rinse, in the rear bumper, along with my Anderson leveler chocks.

I use the X-Chocks along with the Anderson levelers to level and steady my AS when parked; I carry the X-Chocks in the rear side curbside compartment, along with my Ryobi power drill for extending the leveler jacks, my wrench and socket tool kit, along with a rubber mallet and hammer.

I also carry a 25', 20A 30' extension cord; a 15" pigtail 50A-20A RV plug converter. I carry the extension cords, plug converters, gloves, and Blue Ox braker bar wrench in my front propane compartment using my Airborne Shelf, I purchased while at the International Rally last July...more expensive now...I paid $100 I think; but really is a nice/handy shelve to have up there. https://airboardshop.com/collections/our-shop.

Fresh water hose is a 50' self coiling Airstream model,(wife got me for Christmas last year from the AS Store). It stores in it's own bag, which I keep with the 50A power cord in water/power access side rear compartment. I also carry my sewer hose accordion rack, which I seldom use, but comes in handy on extended stays.

Hope this helps.

[Trons4u]

I'm guessing you already have the weight distribution system with sway control of some sort.
TPMS is a great idea
Water hose - Don't get that white or blue standard hose that gets hard when it gets a little cold out. It's a wrestling match you don't want. I purchased a Flexzilla 50ft. I think I should have bought two 25ft instead. But they are nice and flexible, even when very cold.
Water Filter
Tongue Lock
Extra Fuses, rubber inserts for the hose, tools, a jack w/lug wrench