{"id":321268,"date":"2023-01-19T21:52:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T04:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/?p=321268"},"modified":"2026-02-25T11:13:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:13:44","slug":"cost-of-rv-parts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/cost-of-rv-parts\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Parts You Need For Your RV"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re considering buying an RV or are a first-time RV owner, have you wondered what parts or accessories you need to buy before taking your camper out for the first time? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a list of important parts you\u2019ll need, why you\u2019ll need them, and the price ranges to purchase them, so you can have the best camping experience possible, without any surprise costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25ba RV Parts and Accessories You Need<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25ba Helpful RV Accessories<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25ba Overall Price of Necessary RV Parts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Must Have RV Parts and Accessories<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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RV Sewer Hose<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price: $40 to $175<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You’ll need a sewer hose \u2013 or “stinky slinky” \u2013 to dump your grey and black tanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t have a sewer hose to control the flow, then the, ehem, <\/em>\u201ccontents\u201d in your black tank will spew all over, causing a big mess. Trust me here, you really want a sewer hose.\u202f<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Choose a higher quality sewer hose to make sure you don’t have any leaks or “accidents.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t already have one, an elbow attachment is also important. The elbow will either screw into or sit on top of the dump station, so you can dump your waste without using your hands.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just a heads up \u2013 <\/strong>make sure to always close your black tank valve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An open valve can cause the waste in your tank to dry out. Dry waste won’t flow and could block your tank. A blockage can damage your black tank and cost you money down the line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We regularly see first time campers who forget to close their valve at our service facilities. Doing this one small thing will mean you won’t be one of them.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Toilet Chemical<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price: $11 to $50<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You\u2019ll want to use toilet chemicals to clean your RV’s black tank. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toilet chemicals have enzymes that break down waste and tissue in your black tank, which makes it easier to empty the tank and prevents blockages. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t use these chemicals it cause a buildup of sludge in your black tank, which can damage your tank monitors, cause nasty odors, and restrict your tank from dumping properly.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about how to choose and use toilet chemicals<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Water Hose<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price: $25 to $60 (standard), $350 to $500 (upper-end, heated hose)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You will use a fresh water hose to fill up your fresh water tank or to plug straight into a city water port if you’re at a campsite with water plug-ins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A fresh water hose could be something as simple as an extra garden hose or something more luxurious, like a powered and heated water hose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Where you plan to stay can determine what kind of fresh water hose you will need. Powered and heated water hoses are helpful if you’re camping in cold climates because they are made to prevent freezing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RV Toilet Paper<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price: $5 to $10 (4-roll pack)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RV toilet paper dissolves faster than regular toilet paper. A faster dissolve means it will flush easily without clogging your black tank. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The toilet paper needs to dissolve quickly and be fully biodegradable for it to be considered safe to flush in your RV. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Some RVers have had success using regular toilet paper, but, I always recommend RV toilet paper to prevent any sort of clogging issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Water Pressure Regulator Valve<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price: $15 to $130<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If the water pressure coming into your RV is too strong, your water lines can blow and cause interior leaks and water damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A water pressure regulator valve controls the pressure too protect your RV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A pressure valve is especially important if you camp in many locations, since the water pressure levels at each campground are different.\u202f <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The basic regulator models are preset to keep your water at a certain pressure range. Higher-end models will allow you to dial in the pressure yourself and include a monitor to set your water pressure.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wheel Chocks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price: $3 (plastic wheel chocks) to $240 (x-chocks)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Campsites can be uneven and the last thing you want to worry about is your camper running away from you on its own! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wheel chocks were designed to keep this from happening. Once they are in place they prevent your camper from rolling. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

There are several types of wheel chocks to keep your camper stable. Some find that cheaper, plastic wheel chocks do the job just fine, while others opt for fancier x-chock wheel chocks that lock your double-axle and tires into place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with preventing your camper from rolling, x-chocks also reduce swaying and rocking.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a drastic price difference between these chocks since they do perform different tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you choose regular wheel chocks, both Josh the RV Nerd<\/a> and I recommend you spend a few more dollars to buy rubber wheel chocks since they are higher quality and won\u2019t wear down as fast as some of the cheap, plastic ones will. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch this video for more ideas on which RV parts are worthwhile, and what parts aren’t:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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