One thing you may want to consider if you are looking to get a travel trailer or RV is how long term your going to live in it. Then make your choices based on that. I bought this travel trailer. It is good and it's brand new and looks nice. It has all the conveniences. However, when you get around the RV community you find that there are plenty of others out there. So shop around. But the main thing you want to look at is if it's long term then you want one that is insulated better for the winter.
Most travel trailers are weekenders. This means that they are good for summer vacations, weekends, etc. They usually are not insulated as good. Which mean's the one I bought is not the right one for my uses and me either. You can survive in one of these. I have done it. But if you’re in a winter climate like up north and for a long period of time then you’re in for a winter. I like my trailer, however there are trailers out there that are built for more long term and are insulated better.
Lots of the 5th wheel varieties are insulated real well, have a lot more space, have slides (at least one or two) and are great for winters. They hold the heat in better. They are built more solid. They may cost more for the newer ones then the travel trailers (weekenders).
As far as sewerage goes you may want a couple of different size tubing that connects your trailer to the sewerage hookups. There are 10 and 20 feet ones you can buy. Different RV parks have their tanks in different locations. Some will be towards the middle of your unit or towards the back.
A heavy-duty extension cord may be nice to have. You usually have external sockets so you can hook up external lighting, etc.
What about your water lines in the winter. Well this is what I learned from hard knocks. You usually hook up a hose from your RV to the spigot. At 32 degrees Fahrenheit water freezes. You will need the pipe insulation and put it completely around the hose. But before you do you will need to buy an electrical cord that actually heat's pipes and keeps them from freezing. You can buy what they call heat tape at Home Depot. You can buy them in different lengths. You wrap this tape around the full length of the hose and then you put the insulation around it. You can then use duck tape to tape it all together. Then you plug the heat tape into the external socket. It stays on and is low wattage. It does work and everyone uses them.
You will need a level as if your unit has a shower you want your water to drain and not sit at one end of the tub. Get the picture. Balance is everything and must be remembered when moving into a site.
There are other things you will need. Like boards for the jacks and jack stands so that you can make your unit more sturdy. Also, chocks for the wheels so the unit does not move or roll. There are different types of jacks and jack-stands. All different prices. Whatever is easier for you.
To give you a for instance or a standard to go by. I have the propane tanks that usually come with a barbecue grill. I have two and it costs about $13.50 to fill one. The larger sizes cost more naturally. You can buy these larger sizes separately if you want to change them out.
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