Checklist for RV Campers

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

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.