Taking an RV trip is fun but it takes a lot of prepping. To be sure all essentials are onboard any ready use this helpful checklist for RV campers.
Helpful Hints for Taking Your Home on the Road
Packing Your Clothes
What type of clothes you pack depends largely on what you plan to do during your trip. As a rule of thumb, you should have one change of clothes for every day you’ll be traveling along with an extra outfit for each week or partial week. That’ll keep you covered in the event of cold snaps, muddy trails or getting caught in the rain. You’ll also need:
Household Necessities
Taking your home on the road means that you’re going to need to take along a lot of household necessities. Most RV goers are going to want these basic items along for the ride:
Quality Time
Depending on campground availability and your own personal needs, your downtime off the trail can involve a computer, TV, movies and music. Here are a few options that don’t require any electrical hookup.
Outdoor Gear
In Case Of Emergency
If you’re taking a boat in tow or planning lots of hikes, search this site for more of our outdoor adventure checklists.
Helpful Hints for Taking Your Home on the Road
- Balance your load when packing and don’t overload your vehicle.
- Check the tires for proper inflation.
- Put all maps, road atlases and field guides in an easily accessible place.
- Get your propane tanks filled.
- Inspect the stove and refrigerator.
- Secure all doors, windows and tarps.
- Test your car and RV’s brake, night and signal lights.
Packing Your Clothes
What type of clothes you pack depends largely on what you plan to do during your trip. As a rule of thumb, you should have one change of clothes for every day you’ll be traveling along with an extra outfit for each week or partial week. That’ll keep you covered in the event of cold snaps, muddy trails or getting caught in the rain. You’ll also need:
- Hat
- SPF 30 sunscreen
- SPF 30 lip balm
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Hiking footwear
- Warm jacket
- Sweater
- Raincoat
- Umbrella
Household Necessities
Taking your home on the road means that you’re going to need to take along a lot of household necessities. Most RV goers are going to want these basic items along for the ride:
- Bottle / can opener
- Cookware, pots and pans
- Knives and cutting board
- Dishes and utensils
- Biodegradable dish soap
- Wash basin
- Water bucket
- Plastic trash bags
- Recycling containers
- Food storage bins
- Blankets, sheets and pillows
- Toilet paper and toiletries
- Towels
- Matches / lighter
Quality Time
Depending on campground availability and your own personal needs, your downtime off the trail can involve a computer, TV, movies and music. Here are a few options that don’t require any electrical hookup.
- Cards and board games
- Camera and film
- Extra batteries of all types
Outdoor Gear
- Compass or GPS
- Binoculars
- Firewood
- Sports equipment
- Flashlights and lanterns
- BBQ grill and fuel
- Folding chairs
- Water hose
- Solar collecting panels
In Case Of Emergency
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Road flares
- Rope, cords or wire
- Small folding shovel
- Tool kit
If you’re taking a boat in tow or planning lots of hikes, search this site for more of our outdoor adventure checklists.