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Of course it should go without saying that you should always have the PUP manual as well the manuals for other equipment (fridge, AC, axle, hotwater heater, etc.). However, I know that if ...

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:32:06 -0800

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Of course it should go without saying that you should always have the PUP manual as well the manuals for other equipment (fridge, AC, axle, hotwater heater, etc.). However, I know that if ...

Water pressure regulator. This will prevent the PUP plastic pipes from bursting with hooked up to city water.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:53:53 -0700

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Water pressure regulator. This will prevent the PUP plastic pipes from bursting with hooked up to city water.

Water hoses. Note you should purchase white hoses as they are approved of drinking water. To be safe you should have at least 50 feet.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:56:34 -0700

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Water hoses. Note you should purchase white hoses as they are approved of drinking water. To be safe you should have at least 50 feet.

If you are not hooked up to city water you will have to haul water from a camp ground spigot back to your camper should you run out of water. For this you will need containers. However, c ...

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:08:43 -0800

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If you are not hooked up to city water you will have to haul water from a camp ground spigot back to your camper should you run out of water. For this you will need containers. However, c ...

There are several options to store gray water. On the left is a seven gallon Aqatainer (some folks use two connected to each other). The middle (15 gall) and right (22 gall) are commeric ...

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:10:16 -0800

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There are several options to store gray water. On the left is a seven gallon Aqatainer (some folks use two connected to each other). The middle (15 gall) and right (22 gall) are commeric ...

You might need the adapter (shown in the middle) to connect a short peice of hose from the PUP drain to the gray water container.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:16:42 -0800

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You might need the adapter (shown in the middle) to connect a short peice of hose from the PUP drain to the gray water container.

If you have a cassette toilet or a porta potty you will need a deodorant to control the odor. Note this should only be added to the black water tank and NOT to the flush water.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:57:03 -0700

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If you have a cassette toilet or a porta potty you will need a deodorant to control the odor. Note this should only be added to the black water tank and NOT to the flush water.

One should always wear gloves and clean your hands with soap or a sanitizer after handling the cassette toilet or a porta potty.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:17:48 -0800

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One should always wear gloves and clean your hands with soap or a sanitizer after handling the cassette toilet or a porta potty.

A carpenter level... needed to level your PUP to ensure you don't strain the frame or the lift mechanism, to ease setting up the door and most important - your fridge will only work correct ...

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:03:10 -0800

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A carpenter level... needed to level your PUP to ensure you don't strain the frame or the lift mechanism, to ease setting up the door and most important - your fridge will only work correct ...

Alternately to the carpenter level you can add levels at both PUP corners sides (front and side) of the front of the PUP. This allows me to quickly see what adjustmenets I need to make to l ...

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 21:32:24 -0700

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Alternately to the carpenter level you can add levels at both PUP corners sides (front and side) of the front of the PUP. This allows me to quickly see what adjustmenets I need to make to l ...

Lynx blocks for leveling. Alternatively you can use wooden boards. Note - the Lynx blocks can be placed under the tongue jack or stabilizer jack when you have parked on sand or wet soil.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:11:49 -0800

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Lynx blocks for leveling. Alternatively you can use wooden boards. Note - the Lynx blocks can be placed under the tongue jack or stabilizer jack when you have parked on sand or wet soil.

An alternative to the Lynx blocks or boards is the BAL Leveler with its orginal rachet

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:25:26 -0800

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An alternative to the Lynx blocks or boards is the BAL Leveler with its orginal rachet

Wheel chocks

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:47:31 -0800

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Wheel chocks

Jack, and maybe wood blocks to raised the PUP in order to change a tire. Also make sure that the lug wrench is capable or removing both the mounted tire as well as the spare.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:55:47 -0800

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Jack, and maybe wood blocks to raised the PUP in order to change a tire. Also make sure that the lug wrench is capable or removing both the mounted tire as well as the spare.

Tire Pressure gauge

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:13:07 -0800

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Tire Pressure gauge

Q-MAXX MF1052 - 12 volt High volume air (2.54CFM) compressor. It comes with a 16' hose, 8' power cord and case (Not shown).

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:48:33 -0800

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Q-MAXX MF1052 - 12 volt High volume air (2.54CFM) compressor. It comes with a 16' hose, 8' power cord and case (Not shown).

Torque wrench, extension, and correct socket need to tighten the lug nuts to the recomended tension.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:55:22 -0800

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Torque wrench, extension, and correct socket need to tighten the lug nuts to the recomended tension.

In the event the 30 amp curcit at the campgroud is not working these adapters will come in handy. Top - 50 amp male to 30 amp female adapter Bottom - 15 amp male to 30 amp female adapter

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:29:12 -0800

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In the event the 30 amp curcit at the campgroud is not working these adapters will come in handy. Top - 50 amp male to 30 amp female adapter Bottom - 15 amp male to 30 amp female adapter

Smart Battery Charger Vector 1093 A

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:48:48 -0700

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Smart Battery Charger Vector 1093 A

Velleman DVN850BL multimeter. I like this one because it has a back light which comes in handy if you are checking the camp ground voltage late at night.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:27:55 -0700

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Velleman DVN850BL multimeter. I like this one because it has a back light which comes in handy if you are checking the camp ground voltage late at night.

A Circuit analyzer (yellow unit) allows you to check the polarity and ground of the CG post before you plug in your PUP. I've attached it to a 30 Amp male / 15 amp female adapter (black un ...

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:32:47 -0700

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A Circuit analyzer (yellow unit) allows you to check the polarity and ground of the CG post before you plug in your PUP. I've attached it to a 30 Amp male / 15 amp female adapter (black un ...

You might go for years without needing these extension cords - 30 Amp (Left) and 15 Amp (Right) but when you do you'll be glad you have them.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:46:48 -0800

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You might go for years without needing these extension cords - 30 Amp (Left) and 15 Amp (Right) but when you do you'll be glad you have them.

Depending on a number of factors including tongue weight, you might expereice some sway while towing. If this happens you need to install a sway bar.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:56:32 -0800

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Depending on a number of factors including tongue weight, you might expereice some sway while towing. If this happens you need to install a sway bar.

If the weigth of the PUP depresses the back of the tow vehicle, you can use a weight distribution hitch to correct this problem. However, you should check and see if there are any prohibitio ...

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:39:35 -0700

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If the weigth of the PUP depresses the back of the tow vehicle, you can use a weight distribution hitch to correct this problem. However, you should check and see if there are any prohibitio ...

If you have an electic brake on your PUP you will need a brake controller installed in your tow vehicle. I highly recomend the Prodigy Brake Controller from Tekonsha. Note the Draw Ti ...

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:00:27 -0800

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If you have an electic brake on your PUP you will need a brake controller installed in your tow vehicle. I highly recomend the Prodigy Brake Controller from Tekonsha. Note the Draw Ti ...

Brake controller installed in my tow vehicle.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:43:59 -0800

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Brake controller installed in my tow vehicle.

If your TV vehicle mirror does not allow you to see your PUP you will have to get wider mirrows.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:18:42 -0700

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If your TV vehicle mirror does not allow you to see your PUP you will have to get wider mirrows.

If you live in a area prone to tornadoes and severe thunder storms I would recomend getting a NOAA weather reader such as the Oregon scientific Weather radio WR 602

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:47:50 -0800

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If you live in a area prone to tornadoes and severe thunder storms I would recomend getting a NOAA weather reader such as the Oregon scientific Weather radio WR 602

This pair of walkie talkies might be a relationship saver if you have your spouse or significant other help you while backing in to a camp ground site. It does solve the problem of not being ...

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:56:14 -0700

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This pair of walkie talkies might be a relationship saver if you have your spouse or significant other help you while backing in to a camp ground site. It does solve the problem of not being ...

Small step ladder which is much safer than using a bucket.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:19:28 -0800

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Small step ladder which is much safer than using a bucket.

Hot water tank by pass kit (white tubing with valves). You will only need this once per year in order to winterize. The by pass kit will not only save on Anti-freeze but protect your tank.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:57:20 -0800

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Hot water tank by pass kit (white tubing with valves). You will only need this once per year in order to winterize. The by pass kit will not only save on Anti-freeze but protect your tank.

If you have a Suburban water heater you will need at some point to replace the sacrificial anode.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:20:17 -0700

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If you have a Suburban water heater you will need at some point to replace the sacrificial anode.

You may only need this large socket (e.g., 1 1/16 inch) once or twice per year to remove the water heater plug (and anode for inspection if it has one).

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 08:06:15 -0700

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You may only need this large socket (e.g., 1 1/16 inch) once or twice per year to remove the water heater plug (and anode for inspection if it has one).

Check and see what size fuses your PUP uses and get some spares. Also get extra bulbs.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:21:31 -0800

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Check and see what size fuses your PUP uses and get some spares. Also get extra bulbs.

Flash lights. The one one the left uses regular batteries while the right one is rechargeable.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:23:57 -0800

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Flash lights. The one one the left uses regular batteries while the right one is rechargeable.

A lantern will be needed while boon docking or if the CG clectricity goes out.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:23:33 -0800

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A lantern will be needed while boon docking or if the CG clectricity goes out.

If you carry a tool kit in your TV, you will only need the mallet.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:20:41 -0800

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If you carry a tool kit in your TV, you will only need the mallet.

Of course you should never leave home without your leatherman tool.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:19:12 -0800

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Of course you should never leave home without your leatherman tool.

For boon docking a foldable shovel will come in handy for a variety of hole digging effort.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:59:14 -0700

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For boon docking a foldable shovel will come in handy for a variety of hole digging effort.

The shovel in the expanded position.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:57:45 -0700

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The shovel in the expanded position.

If you can fix the problem with the leatherman tool you can tape it. Abover are duct tape (large roll) and water pipe tape (lower left), electrical tape (lower middle) and propane tape (low ...

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:30:40 -0800

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If you can fix the problem with the leatherman tool you can tape it. Abover are duct tape (large roll) and water pipe tape (lower left), electrical tape (lower middle) and propane tape (low ...

Long neck lighter to light the water heater and/or fridge pilot.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:22:10 -0800

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Long neck lighter to light the water heater and/or fridge pilot.

Hitch ball lub and a hitch ball cover. The cover will prevent the lube from getting on your pants.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:26:27 -0800

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Hitch ball lub and a hitch ball cover. The cover will prevent the lube from getting on your pants.

You will not need the ball lube or cover if you have installed a greaseless ball.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:22:45 -0800

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You will not need the ball lube or cover if you have installed a greaseless ball.

Lubication - Grease gun and greese for the ball bearing and wiffle tree, Silicone lubicant for the lifter pulleys and the stabilzer, and dry Teflon lubicant for the bed and slide out rails.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:22:04 -0700

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Lubication - Grease gun and greese for the ball bearing and wiffle tree, Silicone lubicant for the lifter pulleys and the stabilzer, and dry Teflon lubicant for the bed and slide out rails.

Last but not least is insect repelant, a good first aid kit and sun screen lotion.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:06:09 -0800

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Last but not least is insect repelant, a good first aid kit and sun screen lotion.

Last not least and in fact it is at the top of my list is a wine bottle opener. I would not go camping without one.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:08:18 -0700

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Last not least and in fact it is at the top of my list is a wine bottle opener. I would not go camping without one.

Of course you can ignore all the items before and just take tool.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:40:19 -0700

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Of course you can ignore all the items before and just take tool.