Rough2000
Arkansas
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We all see a lot of things to buy for our RV's. Some are great...some are OK...and some are a waste of money.
Some of the things I have that I would never purchase again are:
Horst Miracle Probes-These were supposed to work much better than the original sensors that came on my 5th wheel. They worked good for about a month and then started to act like the original probes.
5th Wheel Tripod-Could never notice any differance between the trailer movement if the tripod was on or off. Made no differance if it was real tight, real loose, or just right. Now the Rotochocks are a different story...they work well.
RV holding tank tote-The idea works except at my age when the tote is full, I can hardly move it. I believe it is a 35 gallon tote.
What are some of the thing you wish you had never for your RV???
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Old-Biscuit
Across the USA
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Rough2000 wrote:5th Wheel Tripod-Could never notice any differance between the trailer movement if the tripod was on or off. Made no differance if it was real tight, real loose, or just right
Exactly my opinion.....took mine back for refund.
RV holding tank tote-The idea works except at my age when the tote is full, I can hardly move it. I believe it is a 35 gallon tote.
Still dragging mine around....haven't used it in couple years. Probably should get rid of it but as soon as I do I'll be somewhere where I might need it....NAH! Got to go....
Other than those two...can't think of any others. But haven't bought very many RV Items.
Now the thing GF has bought........most of them I could do without 
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larry cad
ohio
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DW came across new "filters" for our Fantastic Fans. Totally worthless. Never occured to me that we would be filtering the air we are discharging OUT of the motorhome, thus keeping the dirt inside! Yikes! Unfortunately, I installed them, then threw out the original screens.
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Randu
South Central Michigan
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Plastic levelers--- They either sink right into the ground or break. Must be my trailer is too heavy. Found out that scrap deck lumber is the best and didn't cost because it was scrap ! . Randu
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Homer
Northeast Indiana
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twin cylinder portable air compressor-2 hp- haven't used it in 8 years.
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safeman
McKinney TX
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A second (or third) on the tripod.
Also, the 50amp "cheater" plug. It trips GFCIs. Which means it trips breakers everywhere.
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fredandkathy
Johnstown, PA
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Screen Room--used it once and never used it again. It filled up with bugs and kept them in there when we tried to eat. The door was closed, so I don't know how the bugs got in.
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Tom N
Sarver, PA/Crystal River, FL/Hawthorn, PA
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Rope lights for under my awning. I must have 100 feet of those in assorted colors. Then we bought a motor home with an electric awning and the awning is up except when we are sitting outside. And we are rarely outside after dark.
A large 4 drawer Craftsman tool box that I loaded with lots of tools including a set of 1/2 sockets. Never used most of them. I have a small tool bag with pliers, screwdrivers, channel lock slip pliers, crescent wrench, tape measure and a few other tools. I only use the tools in the tool bag. I should take the 4 drawer box out.
After I bought a 3 gallon Sears compressor I decided to buy some air tools and 100' of air hose. The compressor stays in the coach but the air tools are at home.
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Sarver, PA/Crystal River, FL/Hawthorn, PA · W3TLN · FMCA 335149 · Mystic Knights of the Sea
2005 Suncruiser 38R · W24 chassis, no chassis mods needed · 2012 Honda Accord SE · 2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L
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diesel man 03
the north country
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The tripod for the pin and the screen room were really a waste of money.
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slackercruster
Ohio
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Being forced to buy those crappy forced air heaters and not being able to get factory installed Wav cat heaters
Microwave
AC
Level jacks, they rusted up after 2 seasons and had to cut them off.
Chinese wheels, rusted up in the first season.
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