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What do I Gotta have?
08-01-2008, 05:02 AM
Tom LoughneyWhat do I Gotta have?
I am now looking into outfitting the Barth I bought from Jeff in Florida. Since I am still in Thailand I am doing my shopping via the internet. Amazon has a lot of free shipping which works out well.
I am in the strange position of not having a house to borrow stuff from, so I need all new stuff.
I have ordered
Outdoor Chairs
Folding table
Lantern and Flashlight
Dishes for 4
Flatware for 8
Cookware
Toster oven
coffee pot
Towels Kitchen and Bath
Bath mats
Cordless Drill
Homeowners Tool set
Mechanics tool set
Drill bit set
Sheets
Pillow cases
Blanket
Garmin GPS 250W
various travel books
Scooter Carry Rack
Scooter 250cc
Exercise weights
What am I missing? I am sure you guys have found out that there are things you thought you needed but did not and the otheway.
I still need internet access if I choose not to rely on wifi.
Tom
Tom
Tom Loughney
Barthless....
08-01-2008, 07:37 AM
Cherimembership to Family Motor Coach Association--many great benefits.
And Duct tape--fixes alots of things "in a pinch"
08-01-2008, 07:59 AM
Danny ZDitto on the Barth Tape, and an assortment of bungee cords, zip ties, tie down straps for the scooter,and a bicycle.
79 Barth Classic
quote:
Exercise weights
What on earth would you ever use these for?

08-01-2008, 10:10 AM
Deb&Eds38We carry a kit of 2-part Marine Tex for that unexpected leak. When it sets it will mend just about anything. Used it to repair our Blackwater tank 3 years ago and it's still working.
ED.
08-01-2008, 10:32 AM
Mary Rayradio/alarm clock
Mary
Don't mess with us old folks, we don't get old by being stupid!
1968 Barth trailer, 1975 Barth Motorhome and 1985 Barth Motorhome
08-01-2008, 11:03 AM
Moonbeam-ExpressA word on the scooter and scooter rack; if you buy a rack that allows towing, you can add a trailer or toad later. If you were to buy an enclosed trailer you can carry numerous items in a clean environment. I put a bike rack crosswise on my open car trailer so I can carry a vehicle and a bike. It's good to have this thought out or you'll spend a fortune chasing your tail!!
Oh yeah, throw away the weights and get the most necessary campground luxury, a Golf Cart!!!!
Corey (Cheri's driver)
Formerly: 1997 Barth Monarch
Now: 2000 BlueBird Wanderlodge 43' LXi Millennium Edition DD Series 60 500HP 3 stage Jake, Overbuilt bike lift with R1200GS BMW, followed by 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited,
“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.”
08-01-2008, 02:24 PM
bill hA hank of 550 cord and a tube of Shoe Goo.
An awning holder-downer-unroller-preventer.
New wiper blades.
An Endless Breeze fan. Great for inside sleeping and outside bug chasing.
Small propane grille.
Multimeter
Power pole checker if you don't wanna use the meter.
50-30-20 amp dogbones.
Long length of wire with alligator clips on each end.
Hot light.
I also like Garmin, but you might wanna consider the Nuvi series. A recent Consumer Reports has a good write up, and rated them highly. Don't be misled by the prices they quote.
Super glue
A spool of heavy nylon thread. It is good for sewing, suturing, flying a kite, and can be wrapped around a broke thing and soaked with super glue for an astoundingly good repair.
Water thief.
Some sort of sanitizer for spraying a faucet before you hook up and after-dump hand cleaning.
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84 30T PeeThirty-Something, 502 powered
08-01-2008, 03:05 PM
Kris & Tina Jones4 can cozy's and beer to put in them.
08-01-2008, 04:32 PM
Danny ZHere's a fairly recent post about screen rooms. We consider ours mandatory equipment. Especially if you're staying for more than a night or two. Of course it depends on what kind of awning you have.
http://barthmobile.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9331087061/m/9761048413
79 Barth Classic
08-01-2008, 05:35 PM
Cheriacrylic wine glasses
Can someone let me know how to post pictures--the correct way --so I can show my driver---took me 5 minutes to figure out the picture he posted and its in my yard!!
Thanks
08-01-2008, 07:46 PM
RustyPillows
J-B Weld (Fast and regular)
Deep socket set
24" 1/2" ratchet
1/2"-3/8" socket adaptor
Magnetic pickup
Claw pickup
Impact wrench
Small 120VAC air compressor
Heater hose and some double hose barbs
Diesel fuel additive (like 2 cycle engine oil)
Aluminum duct tape
Dead-blow hammer
Ball-peen hammer
Pipe wrench
Safety triangles
safety wire (or any fine ductile wire)
12 ga autmotive wire red and black
Ring terminals
Spade terminals
Tire gauge (0-150 psi)
Tire chuck (inflator fitting)
Male (mostly) and female quick-disconnect air fittings
Soldering iron & rosin-core solder
Cold chisel
Drift punch
Offset ratchet screwdrivers
All-purpose grease
Spray lube
P-B Blaster (penetrating oil)
Ant and roach spray
Mouse traps
Windex
Dish detergent
Paper towels
Dish cloths
Dish towels
Inline water filter (for fill hose)
Waste tank treatment
Motor oil
Antifreeze
Distilled water
Transmission fluid
Power steering fluid
Air filter element
Utility knife
Tweezers
C-clamps
Work gloves
Step stool/small step ladder
Extendable windshield brush/squeegee
Hose nozzle
Bucket
Rusty
"StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP
Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields
08-01-2008, 08:22 PM
Cherismall broom and dust pan
08-01-2008, 09:08 PM
Nick CagleDon't buy anything! Invite Rusty and Bill H. to keep the coach running and Cheri to bring the wine and wine glasses so you will have something to do while Rusty and Bill H. fix things.
Nick
08-01-2008, 10:06 PM
Rusty
I crawled around that coach for a couple of hours...there's not much there for someone who likes tinkering, and only a couple of things to fix. So Corey and Cheri need to bring PLENTY of wine!
Rusty
"StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP
Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields