While preparing for an RV adventure is exciting, packing all the gear you’ll need can be overwhelming.
To help reduce your stress, we’ve put together a checklist of camping necessities, including RV accessories, kitchen supplies, clothing, personal items and more that you should bring on every RV trip.
And you can download printable versions of our RV Adventure Checklist in E-book form to take with you wherever you go, here!
RV Essentials:
- Surge protector
- Electrical adapters
- Toilet chemicals
- Sewer kit
- RV-friendly toilet paper
- Water pressure regulator
- Drinking water hose
- Leveling blocks
- Tire pressure gauge
- Extension chords
- Wheel chocks
- Shovel
- Electrical and duct tape
- Extra cotter pins
- Extra motor oil and transmission fluid
- Flashlight
- Battery jumper cables
- Emergency road kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Large zip close bag for documents, including license, registration, reservations, etc.
Kitchen and cooking supplies:
- Water bottles
- Cutting board
- Utensils/cutting knives
- Can opener
- Tongs and skewers
- Dish soap
- Camping griddle and pie iron
- Bowls, plates and cups
- Paper towels
- Garbage bags
- Plastic wrap
- Zip close bags
- Potholders
- Dish towels
- Napkins
- Can opener
- Skillets
- Disinfecting wipes
- Matches and lighter
- Food storage container
- Cooler
Food staples:
- Batter mixes
- Vegetables and fruits
- Butter or margarine
- Cereal
- Condiments, including mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish, etc.
- Grill meats, like hot dogs, burgers, brats, etc.
- Drink mix packets
- Eggs
- S’more ingredients
- Freeze dried meals
- Salt, pepper, herbs and spices
- Bread
- Baking items, including flour, cornmeal, sugar, etc.
- Canned foods
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Snacks, including crackers, chips, pretzels, etc.
- Cooking spray or oil
- Soups
Clothing and bedroom items:
- Hat
- Rain gear
- Shoes, including sneakers, hiking boots, sandals, etc.
- Bathing suit
- Sweatshirts and jackets
- Socks
- Underwear
- Pants and shorts
- Short and long sleeve t-shirts
- Clothes hangers
- Alarm clock
- Sewing kit
- Towels
- Sheets and blankets
- Pillows
Personal items and toiletries:
- Phone chargers
- Cash and credit cards
- Reservation confirmations
- First-aid kit
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Batteries
- Watch
- Medications and prescriptions
- Glasses or contact lenses
- Sunglasses
- Travel map and campground directory
- Soap
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Brush and comb
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Deodorant
- Hair ties
- Lotion
- Makeup
- Razor
- Shaving gel
- Nail clippers
Camping and outdoor fun gear:
- Camera
- Wood
- Camping chairs
- Hammock
- Frisbee
- Fishing gear, including rods, tackle, license, etc.
- Sports equipment, including football, basketball, baseball, mitt, etc.
- Yard games, including corn hole, horseshoes, hula-hoops, etc.
- Binoculars
- Books and magazines
- Playing cards
- Puzzles
- Radio
- Headphones
- Notepad or journal
- Laptop
- Saw or hatchet
- Flotation devices
- Guitar
Download a printable version of this RV Adventure Checklist here before you start packing to take with you and keep track of what you need!
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