[Slow Hand]

Originally Posted by scottkeen

I'm sure my list will grow, but I'm keeping duplicates of many RV parts in the RV:

• Dometic toilet valve (tip: Don't buy the non-Dometic knock-offs, I bought 2 and they both leaked)
• Hot water heater anode rod
• Hot water heater electric heating element
• Hot water heater electric on/off switch (replaced this already)
• Water pump and connection hoses
• Sewer hose, water hoses, water pressure adapters, etc

I also have backups of certain appliances in case the primary appliance fails:

• Big Buddy propane heater in case the RV furnace fails
• Electric oil-filled radiator heater in case the Big Buddy fails or I'm out of propane. Plus I'd rather use the CS electricity instead of my propane
• Electric fans in case the RV air-conditioner fails
• Induction cooktop in case the RV propane stove fails. Plus I'd rather use the CS electricity instead of my propane
• Portable 100W solar panels and charger so I can charge my RV house battery in case the RV converter fails
• ...and (drumroll...) 5-gallon bucket in case the RV toilet fails

I plan to get a 2nd air-conditioner (the bedroom is pre-wired for 2nd A/C) not because I need it, but in case the main RV air-conditioner fails. I'm actually considering a portable air-conditioner instead that vents out a window, just so I can wheel it around to use where it's needed.

Also plan to get a dual-fuel (gasoline/propane) inverter generator. Looking at the Champion 3500W Dual Fuel.

Love the RV. But I don't trust it 100%, so I've learned to have spare parts and backup systems, and keep my tools with me.

Back ups for the back ups LOL that's so funny.