Making sure you have the right equipment before you leave home can save you a lot of heartache when you’re at the campsite and many miles from the nearest store. Even if you’re boondocking in the Walmart parking lot, the thought of buying something you already own can be painful. We’ve shared our RV packing list below so that you won’t have to buy your 7th wine opener on your next trip. Click on each item to learn more about our favorite picks on Amazon.com. You can even download the entire list as an Excel spreadsheet at the bottom.
RV & Towing Equipment
- Battery jumper cables
- RV friendly toilet paper
- Emergency road kit
- 2 garden hoses (water supply & rinse)
- Garden hose nozzle
- Hydraulic jack or trailer ramp for changing a tire on tandem axels
- Tire pressure gauge (or a Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
- Tool kit
- Extension cords
- Extension cord splitter
- Leveling blocks or leveling chocks
- Black and grey tank treatment
- Dump hose and fittings
- Spare 12v fuses
- Wheel chocks
- Electrical & duct tape
- Flashlights / headlamp
- Spare electrical wire
- Extra hitch pins
- Extra motor oil / break fluid / transmission fluid
- String
- Mechanic gloves
- Lanterns
- Weight distribution hitch & bars / sprig bar lift tool
- Crank handle for stabilizer jacks
- Blocks for stabilizer jacks
- Coax cable
- 50amp to 30amp adapter or 30amp to 50amp adapter
- 15amp to 30amp adapter or 15amp to 50amp adapter
- Shore power cord (30amp or 50amp)
- Fire extinguisher
Living & Decor
- Door Mats
- The remote for your TV
- Outdoor area rugs
- Garbage cans
- Ant spray and wasp spray
- Camping chairs
- Ice chests
- Small folding step stool
- Wine opener
- Fire starter
- Fire wood
- Bed pillows
- Sheets & Blankets
Essentials
- Chargers for phones
- Cash & credit cards
- Reservation confirmation
- First-aid kit
- Batteries
- Watch (to keep track of time when you finally put your phone down)
- Medications (over the counter and prescription)
- Perscription glasses / contact lenses and cleaning solution
- Sunglasses
- Travel map / campground directory
- Clothes pins
- Weather radio
- Saw/Ax for fire wood
- Lighters & matches
- Can koozies
- Umbrella & rain gear
- Bug repellant
- Thermacell
Bath & Personal Items
- Bath towels
- Face towels
- Hand towels
- Beach towels
- Hand soap
- Bath soap
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Brush/comb
- Tooth Brush
- Tooth Paste
- Deodorant
- Makeup
- Razors
- Shave gel/cream
- Sunscreen
- Nail Clippers
- Tweezers
- Hand sanitizer
Kitchen & Cleaning
- BBQ grill
- Serving bowls
- Strainer
- Drinking Cups
- Dish soap
- Griddle
- Bowls
- Plates
- Paper towels
- Garbage bags
- Plastic wrap
- Zipper storage bags
- Potholders
- Multipurpose cleaner
- Mildew remover
- Trailer washing brush
- Trailer wash soap
- Trailer wax
- Laundry detergent
- Aluminum Foil
- Cutting board
- Dining utensils
- Cooking & BBQ utensils
- Charcoal
- BBQ cleaning brush
- Skewers/s’more sticks
- Can opener
- Skillets
- Coffee maker
- Coffee cups
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Dish drying rack
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Plastic grocery bags
Food & Drink
- Bottled water
- Pancake batter
- Fruits & Vegies
- Butter/Margerine
- Cereal
- Condiments
- Hotdogs & hamburgers
- Drink mix packs
- Eggs
- Bacon
- S’mores
- Salt/Peper/Herbs/Spices
- Cheese
- Bread
- Canned food
- PB&J
- Crackers/chips/pretzels
- Coffee/creamer/sugar
- Milk
Entertainment
- Bikes & Helmets
- Bike trailer
- Slackline
- Blow-up swimming pool
- Walkie-talkies
- Frisbee
- Ball & glove
- Fishing gear (and fishing license)
- Football
- Cornhole
- Binoculars
- Kindle Fire
- Playing cards
- Puzzle
- Headphones
- Hammock
- Folding wagon
- Hiking/joggin stroller
- Life vests & floats
- Canopy tent
- Backpack
- Bird seed
- Deer corn
- Laptop to stream movies & sports
- HDMI cable (to connect laptop to TV)
Pets
- Dog pen
- Pet food
- Pet crate / carrier
- Leashes
- Pet brushes
- Pet waste bags
- Pet food & water bowls
- Light up colars
- Litter box
Looking for the whole list in Microsoft Excel format? Click the “Download” button below to download and edit the list to make it your very own!
