RV Checklists: Be Prepared For Everything

Many of the items you take on your RV camping trip are different for everyone. Different outdoor recreation plans will necessitate some specific items, but this extensive list provides just about everything you should need for general RV camping anywhere. We recommend that you pick what you want from this list to make your own list of needed RV camping items.

Bed & Bath Checklist

  • First Aid Kit - Make it a good one!
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
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  • Bed comforter/blankets
  • Sheets
  • Pillows and pillow cases
  • Hand lotion and soap
  • Towels
  • RV Holding Tank Chemicals
  • Insect repellent spray and pest strips
  • Deodorant
  • Face Cloths
  • Lip balm
  • Beach Towels
  • Tissues and wet wipes
  • Aspirin
  • Suntan lotion
  • Mouse traps
  • Toiletry kit
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Nail clippers
  • Hair brush/comb
  • Toilet Paper - Single Ply
  • Dental Floss
  • Necessary medicines
  • Scissors
  • Feminine napkins/supplies
  • Mouthwash
  • Paper cups

Clothing Checklist

  • Boots
  • Gloves
  • Gaiters
  • Rain Suit
  • Shirts
  • Socks
  • Sunglasses
  • Underwear (insulated, long johns)
  • Camp shoes/slippers
  • Down vest
  • Jeans
  • Jacket
  • Hat
  • Coat
  • Pants
  • Shorts
  • Socks
  • Sweat shirt
  • Sweater
  • Swimming suit
  • T-shirts
  • Underwear
  • Wind breaker

Kitchen Supplies Checklist

  • Baking soda
  • Can opener
  • Electric coffee pot and filters
  • Storage containers
  • Cooking pot set with pot lids
  • Food chopper/processor - electric
  • Table Cloth
  • Tea Towels
  • Cleaning Cloths
  • Broom
  • Dust pan
  • Whisk Broom
  • Mop
  • Bucket
  • Glass cleaner
  • Soft Scrub
  • Knives
  • Knife sharpening stone
  • Measuring cups
  • Misc. kitchen tools and gadgets
  • Mixer, small hand-held electric
  • Paper napkins
  • Paper towels
  • Pie & baking tins
  • Paper plates
  • Paper bowls
  • Aluminum foil
  • Zip lock bags
  • Plastic wrap
  • Trash bags
  • Matches
  • Dish detergent
  • Pot holders
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Serving bowls
  • Sugar or substitute
  • Table settings (plates, cups, silverware)
  • Disposable baking/roasting bags
  • Toaster
  • Trash can and trash liners
  • Trash bags
  • Frying pan
  • Large pot
  • Steamer insert
  • Dishpan, plastic
  • Cutting board
  • Knife Sharpener
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoons
  • 1 doz. egg plastic carrier
  • Tablecloth holders
  • Large bread knife
  • Paper plate holders
  • Tablecloth
  • Dish cloth
  • Dish towels
  • Stove-top toaster
  • Bottle opener
  • Sponges
  • Scrub pads
  • Stove-top coffee pot and filters
  • Ladle
  • Tongs
  • Serving spoons
  • Wooden stirring spoon
  • Spatula
  • Ice cream scoop
  • Corkscrew

Miscellaneous Items Checklist

  • Chairs - folding
  • Table - folding
  • Cooler
  • Thermos
  • Fishing equipment
  • Road Map
  • J-B Weld
  • Elmer's Glue
  • Vehicle Registration and Insurance information
  • Laundry soap and softener
  • Gas lantern & mantles
  • Gas Stove w/bottle
  • Multiple outlet electric cord
  • Water hose and nozzle
  • Water jugs and 12 volt transfer pump
  • Outdoor rug
  • Rope
  • Alarm clock
  • Hatchet
  • Axe
  • Chainsaw
  • Army foxhole shovel
  • Books/magazines
  • Bungee cords
  • Eyeglass repair kit
  • Paper clips
  • Pens, pencils and marking pens
  • Playing cards and games
  • Pocket knife
  • Rubber bands
  • Plastic wire ties
  • Bailing wire
  • B-B-Q Grill - Charcoal
  • Charcoal and lighter
  • Campground directories
  • Emergency road kit with approved triangle reflectors & flares
  • Extension cords
  • Tarp
  • Extra bulbs, fuses
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Garden hose w/nozzle
  • Hydraulic jack suitable for weight of your vehicle
  • Leveling blocks, boards & chocks
  • Matches & lighter
  • Rags
  • Umbrella
  • Rubber gloves
  • Sewer hose with hookup fittings
  • Tire pressure gage
  • Compass
  • Battery lantern
  • Heater
  • Flashlight(s)
  • Battery jumper cables
  • Battery distilled water
  • Flashlight batteries
  • Dirty clothing stuff sack
  • 3M waterproofing spray
  • Solar shower
  • Port-a-potty or empty quart milk jug w/cap
  • Vacuum - Dustbuster/small ShopVac
  • Camera & lots of film
  • Cellular phone
  • CB radios
  • Chopsticks
  • Contact lenses and solution
  • Snake bite kit
  • Tapes/CDs
  • Watch
  • Driver’s license
  • GPS
  • Mosquito coils
  • Cash and checkbook
  • Credit cards
  • Phone cards
  • Travelers checks
  • Reading glasses
  • Sewing kit
  • Battery radio

Tools Checklist

  • Electrical tape
  • WD-40
  • Emergency warning light (trouble light)
  • Fuses
  • Hammer
  • Jumper cables
  • Leatherman Multi-tool
  • Pliers - Channel Lock
  • Pliers (needle nose)
  • Pliers (standard)
  • Screwdrivers (assorted)
  • Socket set
  • Crowbar
  • Tape, Teflon
  • Tire inflator
  • Tire patch/plug kit
  • Tire pressure gage
  • Tire Pump - Hand/Foot
  • Vice Grip Pliers
  • Wire and alligator clips
  • Wrenches - Combination
  • Wrenches - Crescent 4” and 10”
  • Wrenches - Metric
  • Wrench (spark plug)
  • Spare parts as desired
  • Rubber gloves
  • Tool box
  • Duct tape
  • Wheel lug wrench
  • Vehicle/trailer jack
  • Diagonal Pliers - Dikes
  • Tin snips
  • Small measuring tape
  • Hacksaw & spare blades
  • Allen wrench /hex key sets
  • Pocket knife
  • Hammers standard & ball peen
  • Small electric drill & bits
  • Volt ohm meter
  • Small soldering iron
  • Solder
  • Vehicle radiator/heater hose
  • DC test light
  • Hose clamps selection 1/2 in. to 3 in.
  • Grease
  • Small plastic jars of nuts, bolts, nails, screws & washers
  • Saber saw and blades
  • Vehicle Fluids - Washer, Oil, Transmission Fluid, Brake Fluid

As you can see these checklists are extremely comprehensive and extensive. Although it may not be possible to pack everything featured on these checklists, we suggest that you use them as a guide to ensure that you have all the necessary equipment, tools and must-haves to ensure that you have the best experience whilst on your travels in your recreational vehicle