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Late to the game here, but thought I'd throw in my two cents. Lots of good suggestions, some I will probably repeat. We took the trip in March and live in Portland, OR. We stayed in a wide range of places from remote BLM CG's to friends' driveways, to a couple of RV parks to do laundry and dump tanks. The Ollie comes pretty well equipped but I was glad to have brought these extras. Everyone develops their own list over time... -Locks. You'll need a Hitch lock (attach your ball mount to your hitch, and a Coupler lock (lock down the lever on your Bulldog hitch) https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Accessories/DeadBolt/40107.html https://www.etrailer.com/Locks/DeadBolt/RC2SS.html I purchased the Stainless Steel versions and glad I did. Also got them both keyed the same so much simpler. These locks have worked great. - I also like to use 4 chocks for our trailer, just makes me feel better.... - Definitely get an extra hose (25") for black tank rinse and cleanup. You don't want your potable water hoses anywhere near that business. A good spritzer bottle with a bleach/water mix is also nice for final slinky/fixture cleanup. - While at friends, I was glad to have picked up a 10 gauge, 25', extension cord along with a male 15amp to female 30 amp adapter https://www.amazon.com/Conntek-14200-1-5-Foot-Pigtail-Connector/dp/B002IZKDHK/ref=sr_1_32?ie=UTF8&qid=1476463583&sr=8-32&keywords=15amp+to+30+amp+adapter I also use the adapter at home until I can wire in a 30 amp plug outside. - An extra 25" potable water hose also came in handy while staying at friends. I still have yet to purchase stuff on my want list like a portable electrical management/surge protection system, but they are expensive and since we most often camp with no hook ups, it's down the list a ways. Just depends on your camping style. We also got an external water filter system which has worked great. It's a two filter system, the first for sediment (keeps tanks, water lines, valves and fixtures from silting up) and then a carbon filter that filters to .5 micron. Probably don't need it for your trip home but I'd put it near the top of the list for later. Regarding the refrigerator. I hear it is illegal in some states to have the propane turned on while under way. This makes sense to me. The refir is most efficient on propane so that is what we use while camping. But as soon as we are hitched up and ready to roll, the propane is turned off and I switch the refir to DC. The charge wire from your TV will keep it cold and I have always arrived at my next camp with 100% full batteries. You're going to like those AGM's by the way. They are a great match for the solar system. You'll probably be selling your generator unless you plan on spending summers in the desert. ;-) Congrats on your new trailer and have a safe trip home! Dave