Are you prepared for RV travel? Read this RV camping checklist.

It’s certainly not a great feeling to arrive at your RV camping destination and remember that you forgot to bring one (or several) items. To help prevent that, use this handy RV camping checklist.

This is a general checklist. You may need to add or subtract items based on your personal preferences and needs. And, if you live in your RV, you probably already keep many of these items on board.

Getting Ready

  • Maps
  • Travel  Itinerary
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • Checking the weather forecast for your destination
  • Cash, checks, credit cards or traveler’s checks

Hygiene/Personal Items

  • Soap
  • Hand Lotion
  • Tooth Brush
  • Tooth Paste
  • Floss
  • Mouthwash
  • Deodorant
  • Razor/shaving kit
  • Combs/brushes
  • Hair dryer
  • Wash cloths /  towels
  • Hand mirror
  • Glasses
  • Contact lenses
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip balm
  • Cosmetics
  • Toilet paper
  • Prescription and Non Prescription medications / ointments
  • Aspirin
  • Laundry bag

 Cooking

  • Groceries
  • Drinking water
  • Cups/glasses
  • Water filter
  • Utensils
  • Plates/dishes
  • Thermos
  • Pots
  • Skillet
  • Coffee pot
  • Baking soda
  • Rubber gloves
  • Soap
  • Sponge/scrubber
  • Kitchen towels
  • Can opener
  • Bottle opener
  • Plastic food containers
  • Plastic bags
  • Aluminum foil
  • Camping burner/stove
  • Fuel (propane, charcoal, lighter fluid, etc

Clothing

  • Caps/hats/gloves
  • Warm or cold weather  clothing
  • Underwear
  • Sleepwear
  • Jackets/rain gear
  • Socks
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hiking boots
  • Swimwear

General Items

  • Weather radio
  • Cell phone
  • Cell phone charger
  • First aid kit
  • Folding chairs/table
  • Camera
  • Camera accessories
  • Binoculars
  • Umbrellas
  • Knife
  • Backpack
  • Flashlight
  • Batteries
  • Alarm clock
  • Radio
  • Portable TV
  • Books/Magazines
  • Heater
  • Small vacuum/shop vac
  • Bug spray
  • Pest strips
  • Fan
  • Tool kit
  • Tools to cut wood
  • Rope
  • Pillows
  • Sheets
  • Blankets
  • Sleeping bags

Miscellaneous

  • Air Pump
  • Life jackets
  • Watercraft
  • Fishing gear
  • Pet items (food, bowls, water, treats, leash, toys, etc.

 

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