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RV packing list

1 Min Read February 10, 2019

RV Specific Items:

  • 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.


What to do days before departure

Weather reports checked for destination
Emergency contact information in each person’s wallet
Cash, travellers cheques, credit cards
Cellular Phone with extra battery / charger
Checklist for the RV

General Camping Equipment

Maps, compass, GPS
Weather radio
Emergency whistle for each person
First Aid Kit and Prescription Medicine
Sunscreen and Sunglasses
Folding Knife
Binoculars
Backpack/daypack
Camera and Accessories
Flashlights and extra batteries
Lanterns, fuel for lanterns and candles
Bug spray
Alarm clock and battery
Bedding including pillow/blankets/sheets
Sleeping bags
Firewood and firewood cutting tools
Basic Tools (hammer, screw driver set etc.)

Clothing

Warm and cold weather clothes
Undergarments
Sleepwear / slippers
Caps / hats / gloves
Rain gear
Shoes / socks
Hiking boots / thick socks

Hygiene

Toothbrush / toothpaste
Soap / shampoo
Towel
Deodorant
Shaving kit
Hair care products (comb, brush, hair dryer)
Toilet paper
Contact lenses / contact solution / prescription glasses
Laundry bag
Mirror

Kitchen checklist

Detailed Meal Plan
Groceries (per meal plan shopping list)
Seasoning and spices (salt, pepper, steak sauce)
Condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise)
Drinking water and containers
Utensils, cups, dishes
Can opener
Pots, pans, skillets
Oven mitts and hot pads
Airtight containers (to keep away animals)
Ice chest and ice
Camping stove and burner
Grill and fuel (propane, charcoal)
Lighter fluid for charcoal
Lighter and waterproof matches
Ziploc bags
Aluminum foil
Dishwashing items (soap, sponge, drying rag)
Trash bags


Pets checklist

Pet food
Treats
Food and water bowl
Water
Pet toys
Leash and harness
Plastic bags to pick up after dogs
Blanket and bed
Coat and shoes for cold weather
Towel

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